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About The Training Hall

Train Hard. Get Strong. Belong Here. 

Welcome to The Training Hall—a legendary destination for those serious about strength. 

Founded by world-renowned strongman Odd Haugen, this is more than a gym. It’s a performance-driven space where dedication meets grit, and every lift is earned. Whether you’re just starting or chasing records, you’ll find support, expertise, and intensity here. 

World-class strength coaching, no-BS community, and equipment that means business. 

Why Choose The Training Hall?

We combine elite powerlifting programs with personalized support to deliver lasting results. 

  • Professional powerlifting coach guidance 
  • Focused strongman coaching for next-level performance 
  • Expert-led Olympic lifting training program 
  • Hands-on one-on-one personal training 
  • Customized progress through a custom workout plan 

Every member trains with purpose. Every program is customized to your goals. 

Schedule

Strength Built for Life and Sport

Our philosophy blends old-school discipline with modern methods. At The Training Hall, we go beyond aesthetics—we build functional strength training that fuels real-world power and athletic durability. 

We specialize in: 

  • Advanced strength training programs for competitive lifters 
  • Injury-prevention and performance-boosting routines 
  • Youth to pro-level elite sports performance development 

If you’re training for your first meet or a podium finish, you’ll find a path here. 

Level up your journey with The Training Hall. Get started today with expert coaching, a customized plan, and a team that wants to see you win. 

Founded by legendary strongman Odd Haugen, The Training Hall is more than a gym. It’s a proving ground—a place where serious athletes, beginners, and anyone hungry to get stronger come together to train hard and support one another.

We offer elite programming for powerlifting, strongman, Olympic lifting, and general strength conditioning, all in a gritty, welcoming space that feels like home.

Strength for Every Stage

Whether you’re training for your first deadlift or your next strongman competition, we have the tools and community to back you.

Open Gym Access with specialized strength equipment

Strongman Coaching + Events

Powerlifting + Olympic Lifting Support

Customized programming & mentorship

Drop-ins, day passes, and full memberships available

Built by Lifters, For Lifters

Housed in an indoor/outdoor industrial warehouse in Thousand Oaks, CA, The Training Hall is a rare breed of gym. Here, chalk is welcome, effort is expected, and respect is earned through hard work.

Our equipment list includes:

Competition-grade racks and bars

Strongman implements (yokes, stones, logs, sleds)

Platforms, turf lanes, and open floor space.

One on One Personal Training

Achieve your fitness goals faster with personalized guidance from our certified trainers. Our one-on-one sessions are tailored to your unique needs, offering customized workouts, expert advice, and ongoing motivation in a focused, supportive environment. Whether you’re a beginner or aiming to break through plateaus, our personal training ensures every session counts.

What Our Athletes Say

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Timothy Ta
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The Training Hall has a wonderful community; where everyone is friendly and full of highly motivated people training to be the best versions of themselves. Also, the owners of the training hall host fitness competitions from grip, strongman, and mas wreslting yearly. If you want to put your athleticism to the test. Lastly, it is definitely the place to get strong, big and functional strength!
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colin Thompson
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If you like gains or lifting heavy, this is the best spot!! The trainers are of the highest caliber, and the mood is always extremely good. I love this place.
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Jessica Correale
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My boyfriend and I were in the area visiting family for the week and just happened to stumble upon this gym. We got a week pass and had an incredible time! The staff was super friendly and the facility had everything we needed to continue our training while away on vacation. The best part is that unlike a large commercial gym, the smaller atmosphere meant it felt more like home and there was no waiting around for equipment! We will definitely be back on our next visit.
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Dave West
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Every other local gym is ruined for me. Come train here. Get strong.
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Angela Ziff
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Amazing gym, the people are awesome. Opened 24/7 with key fob access and plenty of equipment and weights for diverse workouts. Wouldn’t go anywhere else.
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Bill Weiss
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Best place to get strong. I enjoy the family atmosphere that is present.
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Scott Stevenson
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Best Gym North of LA. I drive 45mins-1 hour everyday to visit this place it’s worth the drive. It’s my happy place Everyone helps each other out and supports one another. It’s a great gym to train for competition.

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