Quads Gym

Literally all the equipment you can possibly need. Friendly staff, there is no better “bodybuilding” gym anywhere else in Chicago. A little expensive, but worth it

Equipment is ok.Some of the daytime receptionists are rude and condescending so after a few months working out there I decided to move on to another gym

Super great space to work out. They have everything you would ever need for weights and machines. On the other side of the same coin, they have a ton of equipment and it is a bit cramped. Still, you can see the history of the place with the decorations and the equipment. It’s like a history lesson on the evolution of gym equipment.

The best gym in Chicago for weightlifting, period. Plenty of equipment, the clientele is well behaved, the staff is friendly and helpful, and the pricing structure is straightforward with no gimmicks or contracts.

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

Not many gyms can compare to this one. It’s got equipment from the 80s and brand new all in great condition! Classic old school gym that can’t be duplicated!

this gym is sick!! tons of equipment and the staff is super friendly. a little bit crowded because all of the machines but it’s worth it to have everything you need

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.

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.

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.