The Strength Fortress

Fantastic experience: I love this gym so much! I had no experience with powerlifting (or any weight training) when I first joined and everyone is super friendly and inclusive. There is always someone to ask for help if I need it, or I can just go and do my workout in peace if I'm feeling confident. Can't recommend this place highly enough.

Fantastic experience: John helped me get fitted with a new belt and powerlifting suit - great place to get a feel for SBD equipment sizing

Fantastic experience: Awesome gym full of very friendly people. Great place to try on weightlifting gear before buying it

Fantastic experience: This is hands down the friendliest, most supportive and inspiring gym I have ever worked out in. The expertise is evident in everything the coaches do and coming in early on a cold morning feels like a warm hug.

Fantastic experience: A Powerlifting Community Like No Other One of my first experiences at The Strength Fortress was a huge day—an official max-out event. I wasn’t there to max out myself, just to check things out and say hi to my coach, Billie. To be honest, I felt far from confident stepping into a room filled with incredible lifters. I thought I’d pop in for a few minutes and quietly slip away. But TSF wouldn’t let that happen—in the best possible way. From the moment I walked in, I was welcomed with open arms, genuine enthusiasm, and a sense of belonging I didn’t expect. People talked to me, cheered me on, and even made space for me to train. It wasn’t just about their own numbers or progress—it was about lifting each other up (literally and figuratively). The coaches treated me like a regular, rather than the outsider I felt like. A standout moment for me was when JP himself took the time to teach me conventional deadlifts—something I had never truly mastered. With everything else going on that day, the fact that he made time for a newcomer spoke volumes about the kind of community TSF has built. And that incredible atmosphere isn’t just a one-off. Every time I visit TSF, I’m met with the same warmth, expertise, and inclusivity. It doesn’t matter if you’re brand new to lifting, a seasoned competitor, or anywhere in between—you are valued for who you are, right now. And in the world of gyms, that kind of culture is rare. I may live over an hour away, but I still make the drive when I can—because a gym like The Strength Fortress is worth it.

Fantastic experience: Love the place. Best gym I’ve ever been to, all the people here are so friendly and welcoming and the trainers really know what they’re talking about. Love ye guys!

Fantastic experience: The most inclusive and supportive gym with the best coaches and comps. Billie’s coaching has changed my life. Can’t recommend TSF highly enough.

Fantastic experience: The Strength Fortress has the best community and best owners you could ever hope to work with. Perfect for beginners and for advanced lifters alike!

Fantastic experience: Great place,I highly recommend,very nice ppl.

Fantastic experience: Great gym! I participated in a powerlifting competition here two weeks ago. Both Billie and John were fantastic, and they organised an excellent event. I would definitely join this gym if I lived closer!

Fantastic experience: What a facility and coaches to go with it. Josh, Molly and Jeremy are all amazing coaches and if you ever wanted to compete in powerlifting, they are amazing at handling you. I really have enjoyed my time training here and couldn’t have asked for more supportive leaders. Gym is fully equipped with Eleiko racks and dumbbells for any different movements. Gym doesn’t get too busy either so training in the evenings is no sweat.

Fantastic experience: Nice gym with Eleiko bars and weights. Used it before a competition for my final sessions and the staff and members made you feel welcome and helped out with spotting

Fantastic experience: I trained at The Strength Fortress for a good part of two years prior to covid. The strength training knowledge i gained from the excellent trainers at TSF I still use till this day to keep me injury free.

Fantastic experience: The Strength Fortress isn’t just a gym, it’s a family. A place where we go to not only achieve physical strength, but a space where kinship is formed. If you have gym related anxieties, because gyms to you in the past have seemed intimidating, the Fort is not going to be that. It isn’t a commercial atmosphere, where some of us can feel out of place or overwhelmed. Our gym is banter central with an inclusive and encouraging network of members. You are never too small, or too big to be a part of a gym. Judgment isn’t part of the TSF culture. You will surprise yourself, and gain confidence from being amidst one for the most supportive groups in powerlifting.

Fantastic experience: The best place to train for all levels of strength and fitness! Everyone is welcome and well looked after by the coaches and members.

Fantastic experience: Best trainers I've ever worked with and an unbelievable community vibe that welcomes all. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: Well equipped gym, SBD reseller also

Fantastic experience: Visited The Strength Fortress when I came down to Melbourne for a quick trip and it was one of my favourite gyms I visited. Everyone was super friendly and made me feel welcomed. The gym was well equipped with high quality combos, plates and bars.

Fantastic experience: Great environment. Super friendly and inclusive. I'm a little guy, a bit of a nerd and not super blokey. I was worried it would be all meat heads and testosterone. It isn't like that at all. Just a really good bunch of people getting stronger. I feel really comfortable as a beginner. There are people there lifting incredible weights but nobody makes you feel dumb. JP and Matt are supportive and knowledgeable. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: Everyone is really friendly and supportive. Great equipment, great trainers.

Fantastic experience: JP and Matt are incredible. The gym is friendly, well equipped and welcoming. They’ve helped me create some of my own PB’s and I would highly recommend making this your gym.

Fantastic experience: Good atmosphere and good value for money training program.

Fantastic experience: The strength fortress is a home for powerlifters and strength athletes of all abilities. Since its doors opened, the coaches have poured themselves into developing a culture which is both inclusive and competitive. Training here, you’ll not only have access to comp spec equipment like Eleiko and Samtek but also a system of coaching which has been refined by years of experience. I’ve witnessed the head coach, John Paul Cauchi, a world champion powerlifter, bring out the best in so many people. I started training at the strength fortress after moving interstate from Sydney and I’m so grateful for finding my second family here.

Fantastic experience: I’ve been a member of this tribe for the best part of 3 years. This is a world class facility with an amazing culture for people of all experience levels. Through this gym I’ve not only made some amazing lifelong friends but also fallen in love with powerlifting in the process. If you are looking for a new gym and someone to guide you through your lifting journey, ask for JP - you won’t be disappointed.

Fantastic experience: I have been a regular attendee of The Strength Fortress for close to 18 months. How fortunate am I for finding a place that is so welcoming, professional and gets the utmost best out of my ability! I am a part of a morning team and I can honestly say I adore every member of my group. We are what a team represents. Tie this in with all the right equipment and expert trainers, you find a match made in heaven. Thank you Th Strength Fortress for all that you have done for me!

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Great place with topnotch coaches I can’t recommend more. A special note to Billie, who is a fantastic coach, and an incredible person Equipment is new, and the crowd there will make your work outs pleasant :)

Fantastic experience: I've been training at TSF for over 4 months now and I can honestly say it's the best decision I've made since I started powerlifting. There are few places I've ever felt as welcome and at home! JP is an awesome coach and mentor and all my fellow members are all such kind, friendly, awesome individuals - the sense of community here is really quite amazing. I cannot recommend TSF more highly.

Negative experience: Normal equipments

Fantastic experience: Great facility, great vibes and great tribe.

Fantastic experience: Got a chance to visit today and felt very welcomed. The venue has a lot of great equipment and you're surrounded by so many strong and like minded people. Great place to get strong.