Max's Gym

Introducing the athletes representing Team Aita this year at USAPL Raw Nationals 💪🏽🔥

Our crew is a group of dedicated athletes representing gyms across California, united by strength, community, and the love of powerlifting.

This year along with individuals competing, we are excited to enter the masters ladies team division with Team Aita. This is more than competition — it’s about showing what consistency, hard work, and support can build together. From different gyms and coaches, we come together as one team with one goal: to represent with pride and leave it all on the platform.

We’re excited for what’s ahead and hope to be wearing some medals around our necks in June . Posts with times and livestream links will be coming as we approach meet day.
Watch us show up and show out! 💥

Meet day handling for USA Powerlifting Raw Nationals in Lombard for some sessions still available. Contact or to check availability. ———————————————————————————————Max Aita [email protected]. Josh Gibson [email protected] ————————————————————————————————

Good luck to our gym members competing in the San Francisco Open on April 26th. Watch these strong people work hard to bring back some hardware on the livestream.
Link in bio. Let’s go Team Aita.

Good luck to our gym members competing in the San Francisco Open on April 26th. Watch these strong people work hard to bring back some hardware on the livestream. Link in bio. Let’s go Team Aita!

Good luck to our gym members competing this Sunday April 26th. Watch these strong people work hard to bring back some hardware on the livestream link in bio. Let’s go Team Aita.

Max’s Gym Summer Weightlifting Meet ☀️🏋️‍♂️

It’s that time again — summer meet season is here and we’re bringing the platform back to Oakland.

Whether you’re chasing PRs, stepping on the platform for the first time, or just want to throw down with a strong local crew, this is the one. Expect a full day of lifting, energy, and community.

Date: July 12, 2026
Location: Max’s Gym
2607 Mandela Parkway, Oakland, CA

Details:
• USAW Sanctioned Meet
• Single platform
• Sn**ch + Clean & Jerk
• Open to all USAW members

Entry Fee: $85

Registration Deadline: June 27
Final schedule drops June 29

Sign up and get ready to lift.
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We’re proud to host the 2025 WSO Championship on Sunday, June 8th, at CrossFit Pleasanton. Register now!

Whether stepping on the platform for the first time or chasing a big total, this is your chance to throw down with the NorCal weightlifting community.

Register by May 26th to receive a free meet shirt with your entry. After that, shirt sizes are locked in, and registration closes for good on June 5th.

📍 Location: CrossFit Pleasanton
🗓️ Date: Sunday, June 8, 2025
🎯 Lifts: Sn**ch + Clean & Jerk
💪 Eligibility: Open to all current USAW members
💵 Entry Fee: $110 Adults / $90 Youth
🎟️ Spectators: $20
🚗 Parking: Free street parking available

This is a USAW-sanctioned meet, so all rules apply. Make sure your USAW membership is active before show day!

Meet Director: Duy Tran
📩 [email protected]

Tag your teammates, get your name on the start list, and we’ll see you on the platform.

Women’s Strong School Plus: Strength, Confidence, and Community

For 10 years, Women’s Strong School has been a home for strength, resilience, and empowerment. Founded by world-class athlete Jo Aita, the program teaches the fundamentals and variations of the Squat, Bench, Deadlift, and Press for women, non-binary, and trans identities. In this space, lifting is about more than just weights.

What You’ll Get:
🔹 In person group coaching
🔹 A supportive, inclusive community
🔹 Strength training that builds confidence inside and outside the gym
🔹 Programming focused on Squat, Bench, Deadlift, and Press

Who is this for?
✅ Women looking to build strength and confidence
✅ Non-Binary & Trans lifters who want to train in an empowering space
✅ LGBTQIA+ individuals seeking a gym where they can thrive

Join us:
📅 Tuesday/Thursday: 5:15 PM - 6:45 PM
📅 Saturday: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Train with a community that celebrates you. The past 10 years were just the beginning—be part of what’s next.

🏋️‍♂️ Barbells Not Bans Weightlifting Meet 🏋️‍♀️

Join us for an inclusive Olympic weightlifting meet hosted by Max’s Gym in collaboration with ! Special thanks to for allowing us to share the name and stand in solidarity with Barbells Not Bans!

This meet will feature Sn**ch & Clean & Jerk and is about more than just lifting—it’s about creating a space where everyone belongs. Whether you’re LGBTQIA+ or an ally, you’re invited to compete, spectate, or show up in support.

A portion of proceeds from entries, shirts, concessions, and spectator tickets will be donated to , supporting their critical work for trans rights and justice.

🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 Lifting is for everyone. Strength is for everyone. Community is for everyone.

Limited Sliding scale spots, prioritizing Trans/low to moderate income participants

📍 Sunday, June 1st
📩 Questions? Email us at [email protected]
🔗 More info: https://shorturl.at/7hcP2

Shoutout to Our Athletes at the Arnold Sports Festival!

We are incredibly proud of our athletes representing us this weekend at the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio. Competing in both weightlifting and powerlifting, they have put in the work, stayed disciplined, and are ready to showcase their strength on the platform. We can’t wait to see their hard work pay off and are cheering them on every step of the way. Let’s go!