ABOUT SOUTH BROOKLYN WEIGHTLIFTING CLUB IN BROOKLYN, NY
We Built Our Gym Around You
South Brooklyn Weightlifting Club is a small group training gym in Gowanus, Brooklyn. Expert coaching, structured programming, and objective progress tracking. Our coaches are experienced professionals who know how to meet you where you are and help you get stronger.
This is Our Team
Three full-time professional coaches who know strength training, understand programming, and care about getting you results. We meet you where you are, track your progression, and adjust based on what’s working.
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Founder’s Story
Paul Steinman is the founder and owner of South Brooklyn Weightlifting Club (SBWC). He graduated from New York University – Tisch School of the Arts with a BFA in Film. His entrepreneurship began while he was still a college student when he began renting out camera support equipment to professional shoots. He incorporated the company as a business and it grew along with his career in film.
Not one to sit on his laurels, in 2000 he started a secondary company that was completely unrelated to the first. Eventually, the camera equipment rental business was closed and focus shifted to the newer operation.
Paul’s athletic foundation was the sport of Judo, which he practiced from the ages of 9 to 16. He studied under Sensei Marc Cohen at the Go Rin Dojo in Long Island, New York. Working as a grip as a young adult meant that Paul had to lift and move heavy objects constantly. Later, Mr. Steinman discovered that he was well-suited for powerlifting and enjoyed it; so he started to learn about the mechanics and coaching techniques while doing his own training. Seeking a dedicated black iron gym for himself and other local lifters led the perpetual businessman to open SBWC – the only space of its kind in the five boroughs. Eventually, SBWC became the main priority and Mr. Steinman dedicated himself full time to the venture. He took valuable lessons from his successes and failures with his previous business experience and has used that knowledge to strengthen SBWC from the very beginning. With SBWC, he found a profession that he truly loves.
Rebecca 'Becca' Steinman
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Becca’s work as a strength coach is the culmination of a lifelong dedication to peer tutoring, physicality, and interest in therapy and social work. She has been a part of South Brooklyn Weightlifting Club (SBWC) since its beginning as a private gym with a single rack. Becca sees SBWC as a microcosm of Brooklyn itself, and loves to guide its lifters through the challenging but rewarding process of strength training. She uses her visual arts background to assess and improve others’ movement quality with a critical eye.
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Jamece is a New York State–licensed Physical Therapist Assistant who’s been working in the rehab world since 2009. Based in New York City, she’s built a solid career helping people recover from orthopedic and sports-related injuries—with a focus on thoughtful care and real results.
In early 2023, she joined the team at South Brooklyn Weightlifting Club (SBWC), where she now coaches strength and conditioning, mobility, and currently is working on her next certification as a Level 1 Hyrox Coach, continuing to expand her coaching skills. She brings a unique perspective that blends clinical experience with athletic training.
Jamece has been a powerlifter since 2017 and a personal trainer since 2013. Her love of movement, mobility, and strength shows in everything she does—whether she’s coaching, training, or refereeing on the platform as a USA Powerlifting State Referee.
Jamece Grey
MeKoi Scott
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MeKoi’s work as a coach stems from his desire to empower and facilitate joy. He sees strength training as a foundation to becoming more capable and resilient, at any age. MeKoi has spent over 20 years learning and practicing how to improve athletic performance and achieve longevity.
Clean and Well-Maintained
Equipment is the Standard
At South Brooklyn Weightlifting Club, our top tier strength and conditioning equipment sets the stage for your success.
Functional Strength Equipment – With premium power racks, barbells, and weights, we have everything you need to build functional strength.
Keiser Strength Equipment – The safest, most efficient, and most effective way to build strength, power, and speed for all ages and experience levels
Cardio – As a HYROX Training Club we have a dedicated turf space with sleds, Ski and Row Ergs, treadmills, bikes, wall ball, kettlebells, sandbags, and more.
Built for
Serious Training
South Brooklyn Weightlifting Club has the equipment for serious barbell training and conditioning work. Premium power racks, specialized machines for accessory work, and a dedicated turf area for HYROX and cardio training.
Infrared Sauna – Accelerate recovery, reduce inflammation, and enhance sleep quality.
Showers – Towels, soap, shampoo. Everything you need to get you clean and refreshed.
Member Perks – Delicious coffee, lounge space, and even a meditation room.
That’s Us.
Let’s Learn About You!
You’ve learned about us. Now let’s talk about you—your goals, where you’re starting from, and what you want to achieve. Book your $99 assessment and we’ll show you exactly how the program works.
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