Quads Gym

Dave is a great guy, he's incredibly easy to speak to. The sign up is a smooth and quick process that doesn't include arduous cancellation processes like other gyms. What's really important about this place though is the culture that resides here. It is THE BEST gym I have ever been to. If you want to seriously get in shape and be surrounded by others who want to do so as well, this is your first and last destination. You're surrounded by others who friendly, serious about working out, and have very good gym etiquette. Nobody leaves weights laying on the floor, everything is put back into place, bars are stripped and everyone washes their station down after usage. This sounds like a minor gripe, but I've been to gyms where people think it's OK to just leave stuff around - this isn't the case at Quads. There's MORE EQUIPMENT then you can ever possibly imagine - seriously, Dave is basically an Iron Porter and has new machines developed to push you coming in on what feels like a weekly basis. You're never going to find yourself waiting for machines. Each floor is packed wall to wall with tools to improve and use. This includes cardio and strength training. On top of it, you've got history on every wall from over the decades of the great power lifters and bodybuilders who have utilized Quads Gym throughout their careers. Huge motivation to leave the locker room and see photos of Arnold and Ed Coan pressing real weight. I know this is a long read but if you're considering it at this point, stop by and just see for yourself. Dave has truly built a special place that will be a real destination for a long long time.

The only thing good about this place is a variety of lift equipment. The rest is iffy: showers - no soap and no curtains, questionable cleanness of locker rooms, no towels provided, a/c does not work properly, equipment positioned too close at times... $13 for one day pass for the above ? But if you like vintage gyms, it's totally your place.

This place is legendary. A time capsule of body building and strength culture. 40k sq ft of machines from all generations. I spent a solid hour just walking around looking at the photos on the walls. The owner Dave was there both days we were there and was super helpful and accommodating. If you're into strength sports this is a must-visit.

Was in Chicago for the weekend and stopped in for a workout. Super cool gym with a wide variety of machines. Wasn’t too busy on a Saturday afternoon either.

The best Gym in the World !!! You want to push yourself and see what you got, the perfect equipment and machine's.