Essential Gym is a strength training facility in Pittsburgh’s Strip District focused on serious lifters and competitive training. The gym centers on powerlifting, Olympic lifting, HYROX, and bodybuilding, and identifies itself as Pittsburgh’s official HYROX affiliate training club. It offers memberships and personal training and highlights equipment from Watson, Atlantis, Eleiko, Rogue, and Concept2. The facility is noted as opening in 2026 with founding member rates available.