This gym is so welcoming, kind, and explains everything for a beginner! I have taken several classes and I plan to take more!

Great local gym! Has everything anyone could want. Plenty of cardio equipment with no time limit. Free weights and machines. They also have cross fit equipment. It is also a martial arts gym, that has Muay Thai, jujitsu, and Krav Maga. Wright's definitely has something for everyone. They are constantly making improvements to make this place even better. They are currently adding turf. My review does not do this gym justice. You need to see it for yourself to understand how versatile this gym is. read more

I spent a month this summer in Pittsburgh and was looking for a solid place to continue my training in Krav Maga. I found a home at Wright's Gym. My instructors ranged from the owner of the gym to a member of Pgh Swat and more. The club members and staff were professional and friendly. I was very pleased with my experience and intend to return on my next respite from the FL heat. read more

Wright's is a local gem. I've been to different gyms in my life here in PA, which spans 35 years, just recently becoming a gymrat (about 6 years ago I decided eating healthy wasn't bad and that the 80 or so lbs I lost by having the flu could be added to. Thus my journey). I've been to the YMCA in Camp Hill in the central part of the state which I thought would be the best id ever see- nice equipment and a Smith Machine! (I've since graduated to the REAL squat rack and bench). I'd previously gone to Planet Fitness and lost a ton of weight but they didn't allow deadlifing and really. A lunk alarm? I set that off a couple times just by fatiguing my muscles and dropping the weight on the machine. It was time to move on. Then I moved to the Pittsburgh area but before I moved I furiously researched the gyms my health insurance would pay for. Wimpy gyms galore. Then I found Wright's, went to their website and instantly knew that was my gym. Why? The iron and grit in the pictures. The 'don't come here in your lip gloss and short shorts'. I was a fan instantly and when I got to meet Dave and Bill Ogden (powerlifting champ and NPC Pittsburgh 50+ placer) I knew I was home. Bought a hoodie and have spread my love for their no nonsense approach all over the web. If you're ever in Pittsburgh, take the time to go to Crafton and check out Wright's. Tell them the big quiet black girl sent ya. read more

Wright's Gym - 100 lb plates for deadlifting. Yeah! - Gyms Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Good movies like citizen cane and the godfather are fun. Bad movies like attack of the killer tomatoes and bill and ted's excellent adventure are fun. Likewise, I believe that gyms should commit to the extreme ends of the spectrum. I expect either pristine new, equipment with flat screens and shiny chrome plating or have cinder block walls, iron weights, and a raw adrenaline soaked aesthetic. Wright's is the latter, and the best example that I've seen of it's kind. Depending who you ask, I'm either a nerd and closet meat heat, or a meat head and closet nerd. Either way, I've spent time at dozens of different gyms and I've never seen anywhere that brings together power lifting, body building, and martial arts as well as Wrights. They have consistently friendly, well trained staff, plenty of available high quality equipment, and very functional martial arts studios with tons of classes. Despite the indisputable meat head aesthetic the other members are respectful and down to earth. Though I've spotted a few tough MMA looking girls, this gym is the definitive anti-curves. You will not find anything pink, gentle, sweet, or lavender scented within these walls. Wright's has built a shrine to machismo, fighting, sweat, and muscle. I feel my testosterone rise every time I walk inside, and it's well worth the trip for the most authentic underground gym experience in Pittsburgh. read more

Wright's is a great experience and a huge factor in keeping me in good physical shape. The atmosphere is very warm, welcoming and has that old school "get it done" feel to it. I primarily do Muay Thai and absolutely love it, the instructors are knowledgable, will give you personal attention and point out things to constantly improve your game. I've also done Krav Maga at this gym, which is great for self defense. You will see a mix of serious lifters, fighters and your regular gym rat here. I feel motivated to keep coming back to Wrights for its atmosphere, no non sense approach to making everyone better. Its more than a gym to some, it becomes your community! Recently Wright's doing a remodel of things that were getting old, the best gets better. Stop your search for a gym and start here, show up everyday and results --both mental and physical will show. As a last note, the pricing is very reasonable for all it offers. read more

If you're looking for a gym strictly with equipment (and martial arts classes), this is a five star gym. If you're looking for a place that has more group exercise options like Zumba, spinning classes, yoga, etc., this is not the place for you. For me, I needed a gym with just machines and weights so I could focus on independent weight and cardio training. Wright's Gym was perfect for me because it allowed me to focus on what I need to do without distractions. The vibe here is "get it done" as opposed to "look at me, I'm fit." Wright's can be a little intimidating for a woman because the place screams testosterone. However, there is more of a laid-back, small business feel here that I really appreciate, mainly because it doesn't get quite as busy to where you have to wait to get on the machine that you need. Pricing was also great; they were cheaper than the "deal" a neighboring gym chain gave me. You can pay by month for $39.99/month or lock in a year for $24.99/month. No initiation fee. read more

Wright's is a no frills local gym and it has all you need for a work out. they have the friendliest staff out of any place I've ever worked out at - seriously such nice people. If you're just looking for the basics to do a workout the wrights is perfect. My only complaint is that it was a little dirty - like I said, no frills, and the guy to girl ratio was a bit unbalanced. I typically just used the treadmill. read more

Awesome gym! All the equipment you could ever need. Variety of classes. Has a unique one-of-a-kind feel that you don't get with the other gym franchises. Offers personal training and martial arts as well. read more

most of the equipment is very old and out of date. the atmosphere is not cheery. The staff does not say hello/goodbye/how are you; there is no customer service. I asked for help once and was actually refused. I was told no, he would not show me how to use a piece of equipment. So you better be psychic or know everything about weight lifting equipment. they make you pay $25 for a seven day trial membership. to join you have to sign a contract where you are billed monthly by a billing company, not by the gym. to exit the contract you have to prove that you have moved at least 100 miles away from the gym by faxing your personal information to the billing company who might decide contrarily that the information you provided is just not good enough for them thus ensuing a battle with the billing company. also if your automatic payment is late for any reason you are charged a fee for that. it is shady. read more

Excellent overall gym. If you're looking to train in some of the martial arts or self-defense, this is one of the top places in Southwestern PA. Some of the absolute best, most knowledgeable and experienced instructors you can have. Very encouraging, helpful, genuine people, no jerks, tough guys, or know-it-alls -- it really has a family feel, with everyone being very welcoming. The Krav Maga program is for all levels, from beginners to advanced, and is lead by the gym's owner, David Wright. He sets the standard for dedicated, top notch instruction and it flows throughout the whole gym. The classes are challenging, they're great at giving you real life self-defense instruction, and an awesome workout. These aren't cheap trick techniques either, you'll learn to throw real punches and kicks here. I was a member there for a number of months and plan on returning soon. Once you find a place you love going to, nothing can really beat that. Aside from the combatives programs, the weight room is full of equipment, great machines and free weights. I've found the prices for both the stand alone gym membership and the combatives programs to be competitive with most other gyms, too. Its not an amenities-rich sort of gym like some name brand gyms out there, but if getting in shape, or being safe are your top priorities, then you can't do any better than Wright's Gym. I really recommend going in and checking it out. I did, and couldn't be happier I did so. read more

I've been to a lot of gyms, and I tend to appreciate the old school gyms as opposed to the shiny 24-hour types. I thought I had found the perfect setting when I walked into Wright's. I was looking for something specific, and I explained that to the guy behind the counter. I have a home gym where I perform most of my strength training. I wanted a place I could go to once or twice a week to take advantage of the equipment I didn't have - namely strongman equipment. Unfortunately, although Wright's has strongman equipment, and will take your money monthly to use it, they won't bring it out of their storage area. Their excuse is that people will get hurt, which is their decision to make, but the problem is that they advertise themselves as having this equipment. They told me about their various tires and stones when I signed up. Then, I couldn't get out my contract, despite the fact that Wright's wasn't holding up their end of the bargain by providing the equipment I signed up to use. They use a separate company to handle the payments, and that company is a bear to work with. They won't even let you speak to the people who handle cancellations, so consider this before signing a contract. On top of this, the owner is a jerk and the equipment is failing. Since I was paying for a membership, I attempted to go in a few times and make the best of it. Most of the equipment isn't properly maintained, so it is falling apart. There are rude signs all over the place about putting equipment away after using it. I get that members should be respectful and put their equipment away, but these signs are aggressive and unnecessary. They could be worded in a way that is clear and firm, but not rude. Part of owning a gym is that you eventually will have to do a little grunt work and put weights back; however, the people who worked at the front desk were usually too busy playing on their phones to even look up when I walked in and out. When I asked about the rower, which wasn't working, the kid working said he'd look at it, but then went back to his phone. So, again, I couldn't do the workout I had planned. When you add all of this up, the gym really only deserves one star. But, I can't speak to the martial arts programs, so I gave them the benefit of the doubt that those programs are solid. I think the majority of their money is made through those programs, and they just let the gym wither away. To end on a positive note, they do have a nice selection of kettlebells. read more