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At Gegns Gym, strength is not theory. It is practiced, tested, refined, and proven under the bar. Strength In Action. Training. Competition. Education. This page is where you can watch the culture of Gegns Gym in motion. Our videos document the training, the events, the athletes, and the knowledge that define what happens inside these…

Gegns Gym is NOT a Commercial Fitness Facility. It is a destination gym for serious training, strength sport competition, and coaching development. Located in San Diego, Gegns Gym serves as a training ground for athletes, lifters, and individuals who want more than just a workout. Our facility brings together strength athletes, performance coaches, and everyday…

Fuel With Purpose. Perform With Intention. Training builds strength. Nutrition supports it. At Gegns Gym, Nutrition Coaching is not about fad diets, restriction cycles, or quick-fix transformations. It is structured guidance designed to support: • Strength development• Body composition goals• Recovery and performance• Sustainable lifestyle habits• Long-term health What you eat either supports your training,…

Direct. Structured. Accountable. Executive Coaching at Gegns Gym is not casual training. It is direct performance oversight under Dave DePew. This tier is built for individuals who want measurable results, clear structure, and high-level accountability. Spots are limited.Application required. Who This Is For Executive Coaching is for you if: • You are serious about strength…

Strength athletics represents an evolution in performance training that blends the traditions of strength sports with the demands of modern athletic development. Traditional strength sports such as powerlifting, strongman, and weightlifting focus primarily on maximal strength through specific lifts or events. Strength athletics expands that concept by combining multiple physical qualities, strength, power, endurance, and…

The Grinder Experience Is Gegns Gym only for professional athletes and powerlifters? No. While we are home to many competitive athletes, we welcome anyone who is serious about their progress. Whether you are a beginner looking for proper coaching or an experienced lifter tired of “big box” distractions, if you have a goal and are…

Strongman training attracts a wide range of people because it meets athletes where they are and builds strength that carries over into real life. You don’t need to be a professional competitor, or even an experienced lifter, to begin. Strongman is scalable, practical, and adaptable to different goals, experience levels, and physical backgrounds. Here are…

Strongman training is built around developing real, usable strength through movements that challenge the entire body. Instead of focusing only on isolated muscle groups or machine-based exercises, strongman emphasizes lifting, carrying, loading, and stabilizing heavy and often awkward objects. The goal is not just to become stronger in the gym, but to build strength that…

Strongman training is demanding. Heavy lifting, event work, conditioning, recovery, and nutrition all take time, energy, and discipline. Most athletes are not full-time competitors. They are balancing the training with a career, family responsibilities, and daily life. Long-term success in strongman depends on your ability to integrate the training into your life, not separate it…

Hydration is a critical performance factor in strongman. Heavy training sessions, long competitions, and high-intensity conditioning all create significant fluid and electrolyte loss. Even mild dehydration can cut your strength output, slow your recovery, and ramp up your fatigue. You have to treat hydration as a daily performance strategy, not just something you address during…

Supplements can play a valuable role in strongman training when you use them to support performance, recovery, and overall health. They are not a replacement for proper nutrition, but they can help you meet the high demands of heavy training, conditioning, and competition. Strongman athletes often train at high volume and intensity, and that puts…