Hyde Park Gym Real strength.No gymbros.
Old-school iron, more racks than people, and a welcome for every level. Come on in. The door’s open.
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Gym news
notices & stories from the front desk
MAY72026Hyde Park Gym Documentary – Austin’s Oldest Gym
We made it big time! Austin Fitness Community graciously approached us seeking to film a documentary about the coolest gym in town…and they killed it! They did a fantastic job capturing the “old-school”…
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MAY72026Buster Roye on a Life Spent Avoiding Sh*tty Gyms, Dirty Needles, and the Grim Reaper
Behind the iconic squat denim and high-performance sandals is a man who experienced the storied history of Austin’s powerlifting scene firsthand. Below are the words of longtime member Buster Roye, who has…
Read more →What the regulars say
bumper-sticker wisdom“Best gym in Austin if you want to avoid the gymbros, and work on real strength. Good family/small environment”
— JKN“This is exactly the kind of gym I needed. It’s quaint, no spa or sauna, just a place for people to workout comfortably and I love it. It’s simplicity is what makes it perfect.”
Grace H“Photos and website can give you the impression that this is a hardcore bodybuilder/powerlifting gym, but it is truly open to all levels… the lack of crowding and healthy gym culture make it worth it”
E Taylor“I have felt so comfortable coming to this gym (as a 5 foot tall woman, nonetheless) for the past 1.5 years”
K Little“Very welcoming and helpful to a guy who is new to lifting”
G Anderson“Killer old school gym”
Nick Z“Very welcoming to people of all ages and skill levels”
S Trott“Great community, really supporting of new lifters and experienced lifters alike. Always a squat rack or platform open because there’s so many. Love this gym.”
T Haney“Just tons of racks and people trying to get those gains.”
— Daniel EHyde Park Gym presents
The Giant Arm
Live on Guadalupe Street
Doors open 6AM weekdays
Admission: one free 7-day pass
Around the gym
racks, platforms & good people
How to get started
no pressure, no sales gauntletMon – Fri 6AM – 9PM
Sat 7AM – 7PM
Sun 8AM – 7PM
4125 Guadalupe St.
Austin, TX 78751