NC Open Gym

565 Long Shoals Rd, Arden, NC 28704

Last checked Oct 16, 2026.

What lifters need to know

  • Chalk allowedNo
    Evidence
    “A powerlifting-friendly gym for Asheville and Arden. Real racks, real plates, room to deadlift heavy. No "no chalk" signs, no weight limits.”
    Source: ncopengym.com/powerlifting-gym-asheville · verified Oct 16, 2026
  • Deadlift drops OKYes
    Evidence
    “Can I drop deadlifts?”
    Source: ncopengym.com/powerlifting-gym-asheville · verified Oct 16, 2026
  • Lifting platformsYes
    Evidence
    “Squat racks & lifting platforms”
    Source: ncopengym.com · verified Oct 16, 2026
  • MonoliftUnverified

    Ask the gym before you go.

  • 24/7 accessYes
    Evidence
    “NC Open Gym | 24/7 Gym in South Asheville / Arden, NC”
    Source: ncopengym.com · verified Oct 16, 2026
  • Calibrated platesYes
    Evidence
    “NC Open Gym keeps a chalk-tolerant floor with proper power racks, lifting platforms, calibrated and bumper plates, and the kind of ceiling height that doesn't ruin a heavy clean. Train your peaking block without apologizing.”
    Source: ncopengym.com/powerlifting-gym-asheville · verified Oct 16, 2026

Amenities

Recovery

  • Sauna: Unverified
  • Steam room: Unverified
  • Cold plunge: Unverified
  • Hot tub: Unverified
  • Swimming pool: Unverified
  • Massage chairs: Unverified
  • Physiotherapist: Unverified

Facilities

  • Towel service: Unverified
  • Showers: Unverified
  • Lockers: Unverified
  • Childcare: Unverified
  • Parking: Unverified
  • Nutrition bar: Unverified

Equipment as stated by the gym

  • No equipment listed yet.

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