Push & Pull in the centre of Groningen is an American-style strength gym, with over 1000 m² split across two halls: one for upper body and free weights, one for legs and cardio. Plus a posing room, a Finnish sauna and a supplement shop. Membership is capped; if it's full, you go on a waiting list.
The powerlifting section is where it's at. Squat racks, a combo rack, deadlift platforms, powerlifting barbells including the Rogue Ohio Power Bar, and IPF-approved Rogue plates. Push & Pull is affiliated with the KNKF, so as a member you register with the gym and compete for Push & Pull at meets. There are also meets where members test their max on squat, bench and deadlift.
Coaching runs through 9for9 Coaching by Silvan and Maas, experienced powerlifters themselves. You get a tailored programme, check-ins, video analysis of your lifts and attention to technique and mindset, with the option to peak for a meet. A base of at least a year of strength training is enough to get started.
Open from 06:00 to 22:30 on weekdays, Saturday from 08:00 and Sunday until 21:00. You can try it with a day pass, which you get back if you then join.
Competitions in Groningen and beyond
- Northside Barbell Cup 2027: 20 February 2027, Groningen, the Netherlands
- Beginner Meet Atlas 2026: 14 November 2026, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
- Lichtstad Cup 2026: 28 November 2026, Eindhoven, the Netherlands
All competitions are in the competition calendar.