Southside Athletic
Burnsville, MN
Chalk: UnverifiedDeadlift drops: UnverifiedPlatforms: YesMonolift: Yes24/7: YesCalibrated plates: Unverified
3 of 6 verifiedChecked Oct 16, 2026
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Lifter-friendly gyms in Minnesota
ChalkMap currently lists 5 lifter-focused gyms in Minnesota. The gym publicly states that chalk is allowed or provided: Drop Dead(lift) Gorgeous. On the equipment side, 3 list lifting or deadlift platforms; 2 list a monolift (Southside Athletic and Torque Strength & Conditioning); 1 offers 24/7 member access. Southside Athletic has the most verified features here (3 of 6): Deadlift platforms, Monolifts, Competition benches. We only mark a rule Yes or No when the gym says so itself; deadlift drops are confirmed at 0 of 5 listings so far.
5gyms1chalk confirmed3with platforms124/72monolift
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All 5 gyms in Minnesota
Torque Strength & Conditioning
Woodbury, MN
Chalk: UnverifiedDeadlift drops: UnverifiedPlatforms: YesMonolift: Yes24/7: UnverifiedCalibrated plates: Unverified
2 of 6 verifiedChecked Oct 16, 2026
American Strength Training Center LLC
Maplewood, MN
Chalk: UnverifiedDeadlift drops: UnverifiedPlatforms: YesMonolift: Unverified24/7: UnverifiedCalibrated plates: Unverified
1 of 6 verifiedChecked Oct 16, 2026
Drop Dead(lift) Gorgeous
Minneapolis, MN
Chalk: YesDeadlift drops: UnverifiedPlatforms: UnverifiedMonolift: Unverified24/7: UnverifiedCalibrated plates: Unverified
1 of 6 verifiedChecked Oct 16, 2026
Twin Cities Barbell
Eagan, MN
Chalk: UnverifiedDeadlift drops: UnverifiedPlatforms: UnverifiedMonolift: Unverified24/7: UnverifiedCalibrated plates: Unverified
0 of 6 verifiedChecked Oct 16, 2026
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Which gyms in Minnesota, MN allow chalk?
Gyms that state a chalk policy: Drop Dead(lift) Gorgeous. Other listings have not published one, so we show Unverified.
Where can I deadlift on a platform in Minnesota?
These gyms list lifting or deadlift platforms: American Strength Training Center LLC, Southside Athletic and Torque Strength & Conditioning.
Are there 24/7 lifting gyms in Minnesota?
These list 24/7 member access: Southside Athletic. Staffed hours and day-pass rules vary; check each gym.