Jamie Matthews
Powerbuilding · Hypertrophy · Weight loss
Free first session: email Jamie to bookCovers all areas of fitness, with a main focus on powerbuilding (powerlifting and bodybuilding combined) and hypertrophy.
01 / Base Gym
Bristol
12,500 sq ft, 130+ machines and dumbbells to 80 kg.
12,500 sq ftOne floor
An open-plan hybrid gym at Hicks Gate, with bodybuilding, powerlifting, strongman, functional training and conditioning on a single floor.
Staff are on site whenever it is open, there is a private posing room for show prep, and the music is always loud.
- Floor
- 12,500 sq ft
- Machines
- 130+
- Dumbbells
- To 80 kg
- Parking
- 60+ spaces
Where you’lltrain
Powerlifting
Racks and platforms for squats, bench press and deadlifts.
Equipment
- 10 squat racks
- 9 deadlift platforms
- Power bars & calibrated plates
- 6 flat benches, 4 combo racks
Machines & cables
Plate-loaded and pin-loaded stations for every muscle group, plus cables for accessory work.
Equipment
- 24 leg machines
- 28 back machines
- 33 chest & shoulder machines
- 7 cable stations
Free weights
A large free-weights area with heavy round dumbbells and rows of adjustable benches.
Equipment
- Dumbbells to 80 kg
- Adjustable benches
Track & functional
A turf track beside the functional strength area, with the heavy bag area just beyond.
Equipment
- 20 m HYROX-style track
- Sleds & air bikes
- Wall balls & plyo boxes
- Heavy bag area
Strongman
A dedicated strongman section next to the track.
Equipment
- 5-stone run of atlas stones
- Yoke
- Logs
- Car deadlift
What’s onthe floor
01
Calibrated plates
Racked by the platforms, alongside power bars.
02
9 deadlift platforms
Timber platforms for pulling and olympic lifts.
03
Cables & plate-loaded
7 cable stations beside the plate-loaded machines.
Strength
- 10 squat racks
- 9 deadlift platforms
- 6 flat benches4 combo racks
- Power bars & calibrated plates
- Dumbbellsto 80 kg
Machines
- 130+ machines
- Leg24
- Back28
- Chest & shoulders33
- Cable stations7
Conditioning
- 20 m HYROX-style track
- Air bikes
- Sleds, wall balls, plyo boxes
- Heavy bag area
- Strongman sectionstones, yoke, logs
On site
- Private posing room
- 2 showers & lockersbring a padlock
- Accessible toilet
- Drinks, supplements & GSN meals
- 60+ parking spaces
Inside Bristol
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Trainers atBristol
2 personal trainers at Base Gym Bristol. Each sets their own prices. Contact them directly.
Micah Charles
Powerlifting · Strength · Body composition
Over 10 years coaching people to improve strength and body composition, including powerlifters at national and international level.
Hours, access& location
On the A4 Bath Road at Hicks Gate, Brislington.
Get directions (opens in a new tab)Opening hours
- Mon–Fri
- 05:30–21:00
- Sat–Sun
- 07:00–18:00
- Bank holidays
- 07:00–18:00
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Staff are on site whenever the gym is open.
Usually quietest between 08:00 and 12:00.
Access & parking
- 60+ parking spaces
- No induction needed
- One level inside, with a 2-inch lip at the front door (staff can help)
- Day and week passes paid at reception
Good to know
Something else? Send us a message or email [email protected].
Joining & passes06
Do I need to book a day pass?
No. Day passes (£7) and week passes (£17.50) are paid at reception, so just turn up. A week pass runs for 7 consecutive days from the day you buy it.
Do I need an induction?
No. If you are new to training, some of our personal trainers offer a free first session (see the personal training section). Every member of staff is a Level 3 personal trainer and happy to help on the floor.
Do I have to sign a long contract?
No. Choose a membership paid in full for 6 or 12 months, or a monthly direct debit with a 2-month minimum. After the first 2 months you can cancel with 10 days’ notice by emailing [email protected]. If your notice falls within 10 days of your next payment, that month’s payment is still due.
Can I freeze my membership?
Yes, free of charge. A freeze lasts a minimum of one month and can run for as long as you need. Get in touch to arrange it.
Who qualifies for the concession rate?
Blue light employees, armed forces and veterans, students, under-18s and over-60s.
How old do I need to be?
The minimum age is 16. If you are 16 or 17, a parent or guardian signs up on your behalf; there are no other restrictions once you are a member.
Visiting & access05
When is it quietest?
Usually between 08:00 and 12:00.
Is the gym staffed?
Yes. Staff are on site whenever the gym is open.
Is there parking?
Yes. There are over 60 parking spaces outside the gym.
Is the gym accessible?
The whole gym is on one level and there is an accessible toilet. There is a 2-inch lip at the front door, and staff are always on site to help you in.
What are the bank holiday hours?
07:00–18:00. The gym is closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
Facilities03
Are there showers and lockers?
There are 2 showers. Lockers are available, but bring your own padlock. Plenty of members simply keep their things with them.
Can I buy food and drink at the gym?
Yes: pre-workout, protein shakes, cold drinks and energy drinks, plus GSN frozen meals to take home. Meals are not heated on site.
Do you hold events?
From time to time we host powerlifting and strongman competitions.
Base Gym Bristol
Train atBristol
Standard membership £45 a month · concession £40 · day pass £7 · week pass £17.50.
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