Max's Gym

Max's Gym Max's Gym is Oakland's ultimate location for Powerlifting and Olympic Weightlifting! Started in 2012 by veteran Coaches Max and Jo Aita. Est.

Max's is more than just a place to work out; it's a supportive & inclusive community for beginners and athletes! Max's Gym, your ultimate destination for Powerlifting and Olympic Weightlifting in Oakland! in 2012 by veteran Coaches (the inspiring duo) Max and Jo Aita, this gym is more than just a place to work out; it's a supportive & inclusive community for beginners and athletes!

09/04/2026

Big Friday!!! For

68kg sn**ch and a lifetime PR clean and jerk 88kg!!



09/03/2026

Have you ever hit an 8kg PR just because? ….

Yeah, me neither. But you can ask Nicole Marsaglia about it 😂

At this rate, we can PROMISE massive PRs at Max’s Gym Oakland, along with the best dang training environment in the East Bay 😮‍💨

Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 7-9am or 6-8pm — be there 🙏

09/01/2026

Jacquelyn G SMASHING a 160 kg squat 👀

Jacquelyn will be competing at the USA Powerlifting® (USAPL) West Regionals in a short few weeks 🗣️🗣️

Max Aita | Weightlifting Coach
Joshua Gibson, PhD(c), CSCS, USAW-L2
Max’s Gym Oakland

08/28/2026

Registration for the 2026 Oakland Open is LIVE!! Come out on October 4th and lift some heavy … weights with your friends 🙂‍↕️

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08/25/2026

And this is after 4 days of Hawaii living ☀️🌊

Welcome back, Matt 👋

Come train with the team each M/W/F from 7-9am or 6-8pm, on Saturdays from 10:30-12:30pm. 2607 Mandela Pkwy 🤝

08/22/2026

Heavy Friday at Max’s Gym never misses 🤘🏻

The members make the gym, and we’re lucky to be surrounded by an incredible community of lifters 🙏

08/20/2026

135kg block sn**ch & 170 low hang clean + jerk

Both PRs for matthwkrause and I think it’s safe to say the Max’s Gym team programming is 🔥🔥🔥

Come check it out for yourself, Mon/Wed/Fri from 7-9 am or 6-8 pm, Saturday from 10:30 - 12:30 at 2607 Mandela Pkwy, Oakland, CA

See you there 🙂‍↕️

08/18/2026

Registration for the 2026 Oakland Open is LIVE!! Come out on October 4th and lift some heavy … weights with your friends 🙂‍↕️

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Joshua Gibson, PhD(c), CSCS, USAW-L2
Max Aita | Weightlifting Coach

08/17/2026

Chris Diehl smokes 220kg for 3. A massive PR triple after wrapping up 4 weeks of higher volume squatting 😈

What do we think Chris will squat for 1? 👀

08/14/2026

strength.log adding over 10kg to his block sn**ch on a Friday morning. This lift ties his best from the floor and looked about as sharp as any lift Dan has ever done

Come to Max’s Gym Oakland for the energy, PRs, and expert coaching 💅

Address

2607 Mandela Parkway
Oakland, CA

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 8pm
Tuesday 7am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 7am - 8pm
Friday 7am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 2:30pm

Telephone

+19253262887

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