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This Gym Is a Nightclub… and It’s Unreal

In a Nutshell

Henry's Gymnasium in Seattle combines nightclub aesthetics with premium Gym 80 equipment in a space designed for the LGBTQ community. The gym offers unique machines like a Nordic curl with weight offset, a sex swing ab trainer, and specialized equipment for rectus femoris development through stripper squats. The host completes an efficient, low-fatigue workout featuring 30-rep myo-rep protocols on abs and unilateral leg curls, while noting the facility's exceptional cleanliness and welcoming atmosphere.

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Henry's Gymnasium in Seattle, Washington operates as a three-level facility that functions simultaneously as a gym, nightclub, and museum. The location sits in Capitol Hill, considered the gay neighborhood of Seattle, and deliberately caters to the LGBTQ community with employees and clientele representing that demographic.

The gym features extensive artwork throughout the space, including historical photos of Seattle. A portrait of the host from when he had hair is displayed. The lighting combines club and gym elements with dark, specific illumination that creates a nightclub atmosphere, particularly at night when music plays. Disco balls are visible on the second floor. The color scheme includes red elements that evoke a "blood" vibe.

The bathroom area uses an open concept design with individual shower stalls and a public sink area. The host describes this as a potential social space for meeting people, though notes legal concerns about approaching others in gym settings.

The second floor contains exceptional cleanliness standards, described as "rank one cleanliness." The space features Gym 80 equipment selection with unique machines. Club lighting creates a 50/50 mix between nightclub and gym atmosphere.

The facility houses an extensive Gym 80 collection including:

  • A lying leg curl machine that allows maximum stretch position where the pad reaches the floor

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