Stop training in environments that hold you back.
Train on some of the rarest equipment in the world, in an environment built for people who genuinely love training.
An exclusive capped membership gym, full of people who actually support you. Not a packed room full of headphones and strangers.
Whether you’re a competitive powerlifter, a bodybuilder, someone who simply wants to look good and feel good, or a lifter who wants to fast-track progress you’ll fit right in here.
See it for yourself.
A quick look inside the space before you see it for yourself.
Five things we refuse to compromise on.
Every decision we make comes back to these principles.
Membership is capped at 300. No waiting for equipment, no rearranging your life around peak hour.
IPF-approved racks, calibrated plates and top-end machines from Prime, Atlantis, Nautilus and Cybex, backed by a $1,000+ weekly upgrade budget.
All training levels welcome. Competitive athletes and first-timers train side by side and hold each other to a higher standard.
Filming, chalk, training your way. You'll never be made to feel like you're in the wrong place.
If the machine you programmed is in use, you ask to work in and get it done. You'll never swap to a worse exercise because someone got there first.
You're probably here because you're sick of commercial gyms.
- Waiting 30 minutes for a leg extension
- Machines that don't suit you or load the muscle properly
- Rules against chalk and heavy lifting
- Overcrowded, and nobody around you is pushing themselves
- A gym that's dull and poorly maintained
We were too. So we built something different.
The gym they always wanted to train in.
HUSLA was founded by Jason and Anthea through a shared passion for strength training and a belief that the environment you train in matters. With more than 25 years of combined lifting experience, we've trained in just about every type of gym imaginable. While every gym had something to offer, we kept noticing the same frustrations - overcrowded spaces, equipment that wasn't chosen with the lifter in mind, and the belief that a lack of community and respect for the space was simply the norm.
That's why we created HUSLA. A gym with industry-leading equipment, a capped membership to prioritise your training experience, and a community that genuinely supports one another. An environment where people of all experience levels feel welcome, challenged and inspired to become stronger.
Jason
Co-Founder
Jason has been strength training for over 15 years and has spent much of that time competing in powerlifting, holding multiple Australian records throughout his career. Through years of lifting, competing and coaching, he's developed an obsession with biomechanics and equipment, and that passion shapes everything on the HUSLA gym floor. If there's a machine to analyse, modify or improve, chances are Jason has already thought about it.
His passion for equipment has even led him to develop products such as the HUSLA Pad, now used by lifters around the world, driven by the belief that great equipment can make great training even better.
Anthea
Co-Founder
Anthea has been strength training for over a decade, with experience spanning bikini bodybuilding, powerlifting, and coaching hundreds of clients to build strength, improve body composition and develop confidence in the gym. As the founder of Thrive Stronger Coaching and co-founder of HUSLA, she's dedicated her career to helping people experience the life-changing benefits of strength training.
For Anthea, the gym has always been about far more than just physique alone. It's about the confidence you build, the resilience you develop, the friendships you make, and the positive impact training can have on your mental, physical and social wellbeing.
A gym that feels like a second home.
Together, they set out to create a gym that feels like a second home. Where people genuinely look forward to showing up, and become part of something bigger than just a gym.
Book your free tourThere’s nothing wrong with your discipline.
For years, we trained in overcrowded rooms with average equipment and no atmosphere. You start to think you’re losing motivation. You start cutting sessions short.
The environment is the problem. The environment at HUSLA makes it easy to show up and want to be there.
One thing I underestimated for years was the impact the people around me had on my training. When you train somewhere nobody takes it seriously, it's easy to become one of them.
"Then one day you walk into a gym where everyone around you is pushing themselves. People are chasing goals. Training with intent. Holding themselves to a higher standard. And suddenly, training feels different."
Not because you changed. Because the environment pulls more out of you. That's the culture we've built at HUSLA.
Such an awesome gym. The owner is so genuine and the space is filled out with such unique pieces of equipment. I'd be proud as if this was my club! If you train hard and take lifting seriously defs the best place to come!
This is the best gym in Melbourne by far. The community and culture here is genuinely strong, the equipment is impeccable, each piece is the best of the best. This gym has changed the trajectory of my training journey. Would recommend to anyone, anyday.
The best machines, a clean space, and a community that respects what has been created for them. A gym made for lifters. Staff are always friendly and familiar, the owner is always around and talking to members.
A new take on premium training environments. Music? Check. Equipment quality? Check. Cleanliness? Double check. Amazing, welcoming owners who care and assist with knowledge and training queries. Not to mention the great vibes. 10/10.
The atmosphere is welcoming and motivating, the trainers are genuinely lovely and amazing with people, and the equipment is top-range, some of the best I've trained with. The space is respectful, very clean, and has the best amenities I've seen at a gym.
I've been here for a few months and have been extremely impressed with the facilities, equipment and how welcoming the owners/members all are. It's refreshing to come to a gym that focuses on the quality of its member experiences.
Build The Physique You Actually Want.
Biomechanics matter. Bad equipment is holding your physique back.
- 60+ hand-selected pieces from Nautilus, Prime, Megamass, Atlantis, Cybex and Watson
- Each machine chosen for a specific purpose.
- Rare pieces most people have only seen Dorian Yates and Arnold using online
A Gym That Respects The Sport.
Most gyms tolerate powerlifters. We cater to them.
- 4.5 Tonne of competition specification calibrated plates
- 6x Dedicated deadlift platforms with individual jacks
- 2x Eleiko combo racks
- 5x Goliath combo racks
- 2x Zero Weakness benches
- 2x Zero Weakness monolifts
- Knee wrap rollers & Chalk stations
- Rogue Power Bars, Texas Deadlift Bars, 25kg Squat Bars
Look Good. Feel Good. Enjoy Training Again.
You don't need to be a competitive athlete to train like one.
- Equipment that makes training feel better: fewer injuries, more progress
- A welcoming, respectful community.
- Full tutorial library for every machine in the gym
- A clean, premium environment that makes showing up easier
Train Without the Chaos.
No peak times. No waiting. No compromises.
- Work in policy. No changing programs around because a machine is taken
- A culture of respect. Members look after the gym and each other
- No need to avoid training at certain times, train on your own schedule.
We don't buy equipment because it's cheap, easy and trendy. We buy it because it performs.
Most gyms buy a bit of everything. We buy exactly what our members need.
Sourced from around the world. Landed in Melbourne.
Equipment List
- Prime Incline Converging Chest Press (Plate Loaded)
- Prime Flat Converging Chest Press (Plate Loaded)
- Prime Pec Fly (Pin Loaded)
- Mega Mass Leverage Converging Chest Press - Flat & Decline Combo (Plate Loaded)
- Nautilus Nitro Plus Decline Fly (Pin Loaded)
- Prime Chest Supported Row (Plate Loaded)
- Prime Extreme Row (Pin Loaded)
- Mega Mass Linear T Bar Row (Plate Loaded)
- Atlantis High to Low Cable Row
- Atlantis Cable Row
- Nautilus Nitro Plus Compound Row (Pin Loaded)
- Nautilus 1st Gen Lat Pulldown (Pin Loaded)
- Nautilus Nitro Plus Lat Pulldown (Pin Loaded)
- Nautilus 1st Gen Pullover (Pin Loaded)
- Life Fitness Pro Series 1 Pullover (Pin Loaded)
- Cybex VR Lat Row + Rear Delt Fly (Pin Loaded)
- Prime Preacher Curl (Pin Loaded)
- Nautilus Nitro Plus High Bicep Curl (Pin Loaded)
- Nautilus 1st Gen Bicep Curl (Pin Loaded)
- Cybex Eagle Tricep Extension (Pin Loaded)
- Old School Techno Tricep Dip 150LB Stack (Pin Loaded)
- Nautilus 1st Gen Tricep Extension (Pin Loaded)
- Nautilus Nitro Plus High Tricep Extension (Pin Loaded)
- Prime Rear Delt/Pec Fly (Pin Loaded)
- Strive Shoulder Press (Pin Loaded)
- Precor Lateral Raise (Pin Loaded)
- Cybex Eagle Kneeling Lateral Raise (Pin Loaded)
- Life Fitness Pro Series 1 Ab Crunch (Pin Loaded)
- Nautilus One Ab Crunch
- Nautilus Nitro Plus Ab Rotary
- AB Coaster
- Shrug Machine (Plate Loaded)
- Atlantis 4-Way Forearm Trainer (Pin Loaded)
- Nautilus 2ST 4 Way Neck Trainer (Pin Loaded)
- Prime Leg Extension (Pin Loaded)
- Atlantis Pendulum Squat Pro - Adjustable Foot Plate (Plate Loaded)
- Tru Squat (Plate Loaded)
- Proflex 45 Degree Custom Hack Squat w Adjustable Footplate (Plate Loaded)
- Precor Icarian Leg Press (Plate Loaded)
- Cybex VR3 Seated Leg Press w Heavy Stack (Pin Loaded)
- Rogue Belt Squat (Plate Loaded)
- Sissy Squat
- Watson Seated Calf Raise + Tibialis Anterior Trainer
- Proflex Linear Standing Calf - 400lb Stack (Pin Loaded)
- Prime Seated Hamstring Curl (Pin Loaded)
- Prime Lying Leg Curl (Pin Loaded)
- Panatta Strength Reverse Hyper (Pin Loaded)
- Life Fitness Pro Series 1 Glute Kickback (Pin Loaded)
- Nautilus Glute Drive (Plate Loaded)
- Nautilus Nitro Plus Adduction/Abduction - Heavy Stack (Pin Loaded)
- Life Fitness Multi-Hip (Pin Loaded)
- Nordic Station
- Atlantis Back Extension (w Cable Pulley, Loaded from Weight Stack)
- Hammer Strength GHD
- Atlantis Multistation
- Life Fitness Dual Cable Functional Trainer
- Life Fitness Smith Machine
- Nautilus Nitro Evo Chin Assist Dip
- Dip Station
- Chin Up Station
- Bulgarian Split Squat Pads
- FITEK Custom Adjustable Benches - 8 Angles / Competition Height
- 0-60kg Dumbbells
- Adjustable Decline Bench
- Paramount Overhead Tricep (Pin Loaded)
- 2 Eleiko IPF Approved Combo Racks w Skai Pads
- 5 Goliath Combo Racks
- Rogue Competition Power Bars
- 6 Deadlift Platforms w Deadlift Jacks for each
- 4.5 Tonnes Competition Specification Calibrated Plates
- 8 Custom Weight Trees
- 2 Texas Deadlift Bars
- 1 Goliath Deadlift Bar
- 25kg Squat Bars
- 2 Zero Weakness Monolifts
- Knee Wrap Rollers
- 2 Zero Weakness Bench-Only Stations
- Plenty Of IPF Approved 2.5kg Collars
- Kilo Plates For Small Jumps
- Wooden Benches for Between Set Rest/Spectating
- Posing Room
- Change Rooms
- Showers
- Toilets
- Dedicated Warmup Room
- Vending Machine Stocked With Drinks and Pre-Prepped Meals
- Treadmills
- Rowers
- Air Bikes
- Spin Bike
- 48 Spotlights for Ultra Un-Natty Downlighting Effect
- Sound System for Tunes
- 2 Female Coaches
- 3 Male Coaches
- 1 Practitioner
- 2 Videographers/Photographers
Take a look around.
Have a proper look at the floor before you come in.
Ask us anything.
Do I need to be an experienced lifter?
No. HUSLA is for everyone. All training levels train side by side, and the community backs you either way.
What happens on the free tour?
We show you around, walk you through the equipment, and you train for a free session so you can feel the difference yourself.
Can I just show up and train a session?
HUSLA is a by appointment facility, so we're unable to take walk-ins. Get in touch before coming down and we'll lock in a time that suits you.
What if the 300 member cap is full?
You join the priority waitlist and we work through it as memberships become available.
Experience The HUSLA Standard.
The only way to truly understand the difference is to experience it in person. Book a free walkthrough and trial session below. We'll show you around, walk you through the equipment, and let the gym speak for itself.
Stop training in environments that hold you back.
Some of the rarest equipment in the world, in a gym built for people who genuinely love training.
Free tour and session · No obligation · No commercial gym contract
See it for yourself.
A quick look inside HUSLA before you book your tour.
Three things we refuse to compromise on.
Every decision we make comes back to these principles.
World-Class Equipment
IPF-approved racks, calibrated plates and top-end machines from Prime, Atlantis, Nautilus and Cybex. Every piece chosen for biomechanics, not brand names.
Inclusive Community
Competitive athletes and first-timers train side by side and hold each other to a higher standard.
Freedom To Train Your Way
Chalk, filming, training your way. If the machine you programmed is in use, you work in. You'll never swap to a worse exercise because someone got there first.
Sick of commercial gyms?
- Waiting 30 minutes for a leg extension
- Rules against chalk and heavy lifting
- Crowds, queues and zero atmosphere
We were too. So we built something different.
The gym they always wanted to train in.
HUSLA was built by Jason and Anthea through a shared passion for strength training and a belief that the environment you train in matters. Industry-leading equipment, room to train properly, and a community that genuinely supports one another.
A gym that feels like a second home.
Book Your Free TourThe best machines, a clean space, and a community that respects what has been created for them. A gym made for lifters. Staff are always friendly and familiar, the owner is always around and talking to members.
This is the best gym in Melbourne by far. The community and culture here is genuinely strong, the equipment is impeccable, each piece is the best of the best. This gym has changed the trajectory of my training journey. Would recommend to anyone, anyday.
Take a look around.
Ask us anything.
Do I need to be an experienced lifter?
No. HUSLA is for everyone. All training levels train side by side, and the community backs you either way.
What happens on the free tour?
We show you around, walk you through the equipment, and you train for a free session so you can feel the difference yourself.
Can I just show up and train a session?
HUSLA is a by appointment facility, so we're unable to take walk-ins. Get in touch before coming down and we'll lock in a time that suits you.
What if the 300 member cap is full?
You join the priority waitlist and we work through it as memberships become available.