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Central Jersey’s one stop shop for all strength training needs. Specializing in Strongman, Powerlifting, Strength & Conditioning, Personal Training, Olympic Weightlifting and more.
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Jacob Boy
★ 5
Shawn was great, the gym was a lot of fun. Motivating place. Got a lot of good work done.
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L J
★ 5
I’ve been working with Shawn since late 2023. He is very knowledgeable and committed. I placed podium in my first ever completion because of him, and I’m grateful for all that he has done for me. He is a true gem.
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Celestina Torrez
★ 5
Great gym! Awesome trainer. He’s professional but doesn’t sugar coat anything. keeps me motivated and accountable in my weekly routine updates.
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Margie
★ 5
Savage City Strength is hands down the best gym I’ve ever been a part of.
From day one, I felt welcomed by a community of lifters who genuinely support each other. The people here aren’t just training partners — they become lifelong friends. The environment is positive, motivating, and driven by real passion.
The equipment? Next level. You’ll find specialty bars, calibrated plates, and other gear you’d never see at a commercial gym. Everything is set up to help you get stronger — no fluff, no gimmicks, just serious training.
And on top of that, you’re supporting a local, small business that puts everything back into the community. If you're looking for a gym that actually cares about your progress and your presence, Savage City is it.
Highly recommend checking it out — your future PRs will thank you.
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John Macdonald
★ 5
Great place for powerlifters, strongmen, and anyone really!! Highly recommended!
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Doug Fabrizio
★ 5
I have worked out here with Shawn for about a month, and already learned more than I ever thought I would. The gym has equipment you won’t find anywhere else, and Shawn is incredibly knowledgeable. Can’t recommend enough.
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James Del Verde
★ 5
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Stuart Maslow
★ 5
Cleanest gym bathrooms ever.
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Cathy W
★ 5
A welcoming a supportive environment! The owner is very knowledgeable and bonus sells hot sauce and its amazing! I purchased 2 bottles. Made in America. Support small business. Highly recommend the gym and their hot sauce!
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Cosme Gonzalez
★ 5
Great equipment selection, offers a great environment for all strength sports. The staff are awesome, very clean and supportive staff.
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Rob Monti
★ 5
I've been coming to Savage City Strength for over two years and I am still having a five-star experience.
This the most well-stocked gym I've ever been to and Shawn's guidance has been top notch. All of the members are friendly and competitive but only in the positive sense keeping all of the workouts fun and productive.
Anyone serious about improving their bodies needs to come to this gym.
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Eleanna K
★ 5
I really enjoy the personalization of the workouts and Shawn is great! I feel stronger already and can’t recommend this place enough!
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Uneeb Azam Khan
★ 5
I love this gym. It has equipment I have never even seen before. The personal training sessions are great and they have the best price in town. The only thing is they don’t have too many things for cardio and other equipment of that kind since it’s a gym mainly for strength training. But if you want to get stronger there is no better place.
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Lucia Pasternak
★ 5
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Barno Chalkowitz
★ 5
I’ve been training here for 3 years and it’s improved my life immeasurably. Shawn is great and you can’t beat the price.
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Michael Caggiano
★ 5
Run by the best coach a guy could want. Pounds are sliding off my stomach and onto the bar. Great crowd to workout with too.
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Brian Musumeci
★ 5
Love working out here, the trainer shawn is the most knowledgeable trainer I have ever worked with and I have tried a lot of them. He gives specific workouts based on your training goals.
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robert Ivan
★ 5
Started coming here for personal training after shoulder surgery and after 3 months I’m very happy with the progress and results so far. Awesome gym to come and build strength. No bs.
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Phong Lai (Viet Nomnoms)
★ 5
Great atmosphere and sense of community.
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John O
★ 5
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Ryan Donnelly
★ 5
Great place to train for any strength sport.
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Angelique Henry
★ 5
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Maya Hubbs
★ 5
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Mark Zlotnick
★ 5
Best gym ever
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Darren Wagner
★ 5
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Pablo Ambrosio
★ 5
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Sriakkineni Harsha
★ 5
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Na'ati Akauola
★ 5
Great place for BJJ in the Hillsborough area🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
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Ronald Lazarte
★ 5
Awesome equipment and great sound system and playlists
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Justin Johnson
★ 5
Great strongman amd powerlifting gym. If you're looking to get strong this is your spot.
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mike alexander
★ 5
Shawn is the real deal. I don't know many specialty gyms in Jersey that offer Strongman equipment, Powerlifing and Olympic Weightlifting equipment all for just $30 a month, as well as a package deal of the gym plus Brazilian Jujitsu for just $100 a month. Shawn's gym has not just Atlas stones, but multiple tires for flipping, a yoke bar, a sledge hammer and even kegs! I said this in my review of Apollon Gym last year; but if I lived in or near Hillsborough this place would be my home gym without question.
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Fight and Fitness MMA
★ 5
If you are in the area and want to see what jiu-jitsu is all about, this is a great place to check out! Professor Mike Lazarte is a patient instructor and knows his stuff. Highly recommended!
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Imira Douglas (Nini)
★ 5
The owner is awesome and the layout for the gym is freshhhhh
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Tucker Harrison
★ 5
Loved it so much, very knowledgeable and motivating instructor. Lots of equipment and and all around great gym.
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Seweryn Bielecki
★ 5
very professional owner! very helpful and knowledgeable! very clean as well.
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Mike Matrisciani
★ 4
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Mike Alexander, CPT
★ 4
After being made aware of it several months ago I finally had the opportunity to visit Savage City Strength just this past Monday. Located in Hillsborough, NJ it is THE place to go for all of your Powerlifting, Strongman, Olympic Weightlifting AND Brazilian Jujitsu needs. It's is the only serious gym in an area surrounded by commercial gyms which, as you can see in my pictures, includes tires that go all the way up to more than 600lbs, three squat racks, two platforms, multi colored Olympic style bumper plates and a wide selection of different kinds of specialty bars. Shawn, the owner, calls himself a "strength enthusiast" and it's been made clear to me that he lives and breathes all things strength sports. He also tries to hold events, mostly for charity, in the area every few months or so and will even be hosting the Special Olympics at his gym in August. So if you're in Central Jersey and all looking for a serious, hardcore gym, run by someone with a passion for what we stand for at an alarmingly low price, you must go to Savage City Strength today.
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Michael Lazarte
★ 5
The best equipment in the state!
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Grant Bilker
★ 5
If you are looking for a seriously awesome gym that has everything a powerlifter, oly lifter, or strongman needs, look no further. This place is run by some fantastic guys and everyone I have met there is very passionate and enjoy helping beginners, so don't be intimidated. Parisi Barbell is about the same cost as a normal commercial gym, but SOOOO much better. Definitely come and check it out!
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Brian Crahan
★ 5
If you're in the Hillsborough area and are looking to get strong join this gym, it has all the equipment you need to reach your strength goals. Quality equipment and an old school hardcore atmosphere
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