BARBELL COACHING FOR BEGINNERS & EXPERIENCED LIFTERS
COSTA MESA’S STARTING STRENGTH GYM
CALIFORNIA’S ONLY
STARTING STRENGTH GYM
SMALL GROUP TRAINING
CERTIFIED STARTING
STRENGTH COACHES
GET STRONGER WITH STARTING STRENGTH
The Strength Co. is a Starting Strength affiliate gym in Costa Mesa, California, specializing in professional barbell coaching and structured strength training. We help beginners and experienced lifters learn proper lifting technique, train safely, and build real strength using proven Starting Strength programming.
Whether you’re looking for a serious strength training gym in Costa Mesa, expert coaching, or open gym access, our facility is built to support long-term progress.
COACHING THAT WORKS
Every session is supervised by a certified Starting Strength Coach who watches your lifts, corrects technique, and ensures steady progress. No random workouts. No guessing. Just structured training built around proven methods.
START TRAINING IN THREE SIMPLE STEPS
- Book Intro to Barbells
Learn the lifts and how training works here. - Choose how you train
Join coached small-group sessions or book open gym time. - Get stronger every week
Follow structured programming with expert guidance.
INSIDE THE STRENGTH CO.
Our facility features multiple power racks and platforms, high quality plates and barbells, and a clean, focused training environment with plenty of space for small group coaching. Everything in the gym is selected to support safe, effective strength training, from first-time lifters to experienced athletes.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING
Since 2019, The Strength Co. has helped people from all backgrounds become stronger, healthier, and more confident in the gym and in life.
★★★★★
Recently attended a Starting Strength squat and deadlift training camp here. Grant and Connor were great instructors, very knowledgeable and I appreciated how they really took the time to coach the movements. The gym was nice too, clean and efficient. Highly recommended!
KEN P.
★★★★★
I am over 65 and starting barbell training over 4 years ago at the recommendation of a close friend. I took a two hour Intro to Barbells session from Coach Brad. Best money I ever spent and I would recommend anyone serious about training to do the same.
TONY H.
★★★★★
A-1 instruction, if you live near this gym it’s a no brainer, just flew down from norcal with my buddy just to attend a seminar by Grant and Connor and it was a privilege to learn from legit masters.
FOREST D.
★★★★★
If you want to get stronger in a methodical, science based and safe way, this is the gym to join. My husband and I have been a member for a month now and after having a wonderful experience, have decided to continue for a second month. In a short time we’ve hit PR’s that I never thought possible.
SOPHIE L.
★★★★★
I worked with Brad on an initial class to get me comfortable with the program, how to do all the necessary lifts and then go over future programming. He was excellent at teaching the lifts, extremely knowledgeable about the starting strength program and made me feel welcome to the gym. I look forward to working with Brad and The Strength Co. for a long time to come.
JACK S.
★★★★★
If you want to get strong or stronger, this is your place. Top notch gym and instruction. I did a Starting Strength day camp with Grant & Brad. It was also great how they talked about the why (enjoying life while getting older) and the what (importance of sleep, rest, and nutrition) not just the how (proper form and program for squats and deadlifts).
JAMES O.
START TRAINING AT THE STRENGTH CO.
For beginners and experienced lifters alike, our coaches help you learn proper technique, train safely, and get stronger with structured barbell programming.