About Starting Strength Plano
Starting Strength Plano is a barbell-based strength training facility that caters to trainees of all backgrounds. The gym is led by competent Starting Strength Coaches who excel at teaching the essential compound lifts, such as the squat, bench press, deadlift, overhead press, and power clean. The facility is clean, well-equipped, and frequented by members who share a common goal of getting progressively stronger. Many members have noted the supportive community and the structured programming that helps them improve steadily. The Starting Strength method emphasizes a small number of compound exercises, ensuring that strength gains are not just about lifting heavier weights but also about maintaining proper form. The coaches are knowledgeable and passionate about helping each trainee succeed, regardless of age or experience level. Members have reported significant improvements in their strength, muscle, and power, and some have shared that even beginners with little experience feel confident and motivated after a few weeks. While Starting Strength Plano is not the cheapest option, many consider the cost worth it due to the quality of one-on-one coaching provided every class. The environment is welcoming and focused, making it an enjoyable place to train and focus on personal progress. The gym has helped members stay strong over the long run, providing a place to leave behind daily stresses and walk out feeling better physically and mentally. Overall, Starting Strength Plano offers an exceptional strength training experience that leaves many members deeply impressed with the expertise of the coaches and the effectiveness of the program, making it a great place to build a solid foundation in strength and become the best version of oneself.
First off I am a 20 year old college student. Starting strength is often marketed towards those middle age or older(30+), but I can promise you my experience here has been incredible despite the age difference.
Michael Jones (my instructor) has been endlessly entertaining during rests as well as incredibly knowledgeable with the lifts. I came in with little to no experience in power lifting, and with only a few weeks of experience under my belt, feel confident on all the lifts I’m doing thanks to Michael.
While starting strength is certainly not the cheapest option, the money is absolutely worth it, and is a very good rate for the 1 on 1 coaching you get...read full review
I started training at Starting Strength Plano in the fall of 2020 as a complete novice to barbell training, and at the time, the idea of stepping into a gym—especially one focused on heavy lifting—felt very intimidating. But from the very beginning, the coaches and community at SS Plano turned that feeling around.
Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to train with four or five different coaches, and every single one of them has been incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about what they do. In particular, Michael Jones stands out as an exceptional coach who truly cares about his trainees' progress and success. His ability to break down the lifts, correct...read full review
I love seeing how much I’ve improved my sets! At first, I was terrified—I used to be this skinny girl all the time—but I’ve finally succeeded in getting stronger. I couldn’t have stayed this motivated without Morgan and the rest of the crew here; they’ve helped a lot with all the difference.