Performance Strength Academy

Awesome local gym. Not some fitness center, a place to lift weights and get strong. They are always updating equipment and unlike other local gyms, when something breaks it gets fixed quickly. Definitely an awesome place to train and they staff is great and they keep everything clean and running smoothly.

As a competitive powerlifter and long-time member of PWRBLD, my standards for a training facility are pretty high - and PSA Yardville clears the bar. I teach in Hamilton, and when my schedule clashes with my home gym, PSA Yardville has been my go-to over the past year. What keeps me coming back is simple: the equipment is top-notch, the calibrated kilo plates are exactly what serious strength athletes need, and the combo racks are dialed in. More importantly, there's a genuine strength community here - the kind of atmosphere where people are focused, knowledgeable, and respectful of the iron. Situated right between Steinert and West, PSA Yardville sits at a real crossroads of central New Jersey, and that's not just geography - it's opportunity. This location has everything it would take to host powerlifting meets, and I sincerely hope that's on the horizon. The setup is there, the community is there, and the demand across the region is absolutely there. The only thing I'd like to see PSA create is a punch card membership. Essentially, pay a flat fee of like $100 and have access to the gym for specific amount of times. Wouldn't mind popping in more to PSA because I can get a workout in quicker. Highly recommend to any serious lifter passing through or looking for a quality training home in the area.

Love this gym, been here almost a year and its exactly what I was looking for. Its got a body building vibe without feeling intimidated by the bigger guys, which tend to be the most helpful and nicer people I've noticed. Lots of age groups and is usually people working out and not hanging around unlike other gyms. Love the rare machines and some of the old school machines as well. Owner is super cool and helpful. Seems to be a good dude with a great attitude for helping people and other companies grow. Definitely a must visit if your in town or join if your local.

PSA is a wonderful gym for those seeking a more streamlined, less commercial/general public feel for fitness, strength, and bodybuilding. The staff is friendly, the majority of the gym constituents are respectful, and there is much to learn from everyone if you are seeking more knowledge in the fitness world. PSA has ample amount of cool niche machines that are difficult to find at commercial gyms, plenty of powerlifting platforms, and equipment for just about anything. My only complaints are with cleanliness and cardio. You can be a grungy straight iron gym with an old school vibe, but that doesn't mean you should be dirty. The turf looks like it hasn't been vacuumed since it has been installed, the floors are in desperate need of a sweep/mop, and machines are not wiped down enough. Some need a deep clean. The locker rooms lack showers, which isn't that big of a deal, but again, basic cleanliness should be expected. The water fountains have very questionable bacteria and growths in the drains. The cardio only having 4 treadmills is a cardinal sin, given that's the number one in demand equipment for that category. During busy hours, it is hard to be able to get one. A few of the machines have torn leather and the cables are showing signs that they will snap at some point in the future, so just something to be aware of. Overall, PSA is an excellent gym in the greater Trenton area. The environment is great, the guests are knowledgeable and friendly, and the staff is kind. A handful of really awesome machines that are very hard to find elsewhere.