About PRIDE Conditioning

About Us

PRIDE Conditioning is Charlotte’s leading strength sports gym, specializing in powerlifting, weightlifting, and athletic performance. Our experienced, world-champion coaches are deeply committed to empowering our members, from teens and beginners to elite competitors. With a focus on expert guidance, top-tier equipment, and a supportive community, we guide every athlete toward lasting results and confidence both in and out of the gym.

Community

Our roots run deep in Charlotte’s fitness scene, bringing together a thriving community of lifters, competitors, and supportive families. We’re proud to partner with local organizations and regularly host powerlifting and weightlifting competitions, HYROX race simulations, and strongman events in our dedicated event space. At PRIDE Conditioning, we cultivate relationships and drive positive impact that extends far beyond sets and reps.

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Established in 2010, Doug and Lindsay both spent years competing in Muay Thai, and then kettlebell sport, and then weightlifting and powerlifting. This husband and wife team both still competes and have competed all over the world from Ireland to Russia, Kazakhstan, South Korea and Denmark. As coaches, Doug and Lindsay have coached at the elite world level. From beginner to world champion level, this coaching couple will support you and help you achieve all of your goals and have fun along the way!

Top Programs

We are known for elite powerlifting and weightlifting programs, group strength classes, and our unique HYROX race preparation. Our facility boasts four competition powerlifting combo racks, four weightlifting platforms, and coaching from international competitors and world champions. Whether you’re chasing a personal record or building foundational strength, our proven training environment produces results others can’t match.