The equipment
Atlas stones, yokes, kegs, sleds and an outdoor turf, plus racks and specialty bars for powerlifting.
Atlas Strength / Strongman & powerlifting
Strongman & powerlifting · Long Island, NY
Strongman gym on Long Island
Real strongman and powerlifting coaching from a competitor. Atlas stones, log, yoke, kegs and specialty bars under one roof in Carle Place, for first-timers through competitors.
Nationals podium2nd at USS Strongman Nationals
15+ yearsAthletic & strength experience
Full implementsStones, log, yoke, kegs, sleds
5.0 ★28 Google reviews
Who it's for
First stone to
first podium
No strongman experience needed. If you want to get brutally strong, there's a place for you here.
- Curious first-timersAlways wanted to lift a stone or press a log? Start with coached basics and lighter implements.
- Barbell liftersAdd strongman events to your training, or get structured powerlifting programming for squat, bench and deadlift.
- CompetitorsMeet-specific programming, event practice, peaking and making your weight class.
- Coming back after time offRebuild your technique and strength safely after a break or an injury.
- AthletesStrongman training builds the kind of strength and grit that carries over to any sport.
- Not on Long Island?Online strongman coaching gives you strongman programming in the app with video form review. See all online coaching options.
Why Atlas
Why Atlas fits
strongman and powerlifting
Real strongman equipment and a coach who competes.
Coached by a competitor
Patrick competes in strongman, has stood on a national podium and coaches every event himself.
All levels
First-timers start light and learn technique. Experienced lifters get contest prep.
Your first month
- First visit
We talk about your goals and training, and you try the main events with weights that fit you.
- Weeks 1–4
Technique on each event and a program built around your weak points.
- Month 2 and beyond
Heavier implements and, if you want it, a contest to aim for with a plan to get there.
The equipment
Built for
strongman
Most gyms on Long Island don't have any of this. Atlas Strength has all of it, plus outdoor turf for carries and events.
Atlas stonesFull set with 42–58 inch platforms
Strongman logClean and press
Yoke & carriesYoke, kegs, sandbags, farmers handles
Sleds & tiresPushes, drags and flips on the turf
Specialty barsFor squat, bench and deadlift variations
Rogue racksPlus bumper plates and heavy dumbbells
Reverse hyperFor back health and posterior chain
Outdoor turfRoom for real event training
Semi-guided coaching
Strongman on
my programming
Not ready for full 1-on-1 coaching? In the Hybrid Training Program you train strongman on Patrick's programming in the Atlas Strength app, with the stones, log, yoke and kegs, Monday to Friday, 7 to 9 pm. Patrick checks in throughout your sessions to coach your lifts, fix your form and adjust your training as you go. Not a walk-in open gym. Spots are very limited.
Running now
Women's
strongman group
Atlas runs a small women's strongman group: stones, log, yoke and carries, coached together each week. No experience needed. A few spots are open.
Mon–Fri · 7–9 pm
Evening
strength training
Semi-guided evening training for strength athletes, sport athletes and anyone serious about getting strong. Train on your own program, or on Patrick's programming for off-season training or meet prep.
Not just for competitors
Strongman and powerlifting competitors, athletes in season or off, and anyone who just wants to train hard are all welcome.
Do your own thing
Bring your own program and use the whole gym: stones, logs, yokes, specialty bars and the turf.
Or train on Patrick's programming
Get programming from Patrick for off-season training or meet prep, with him on the floor coaching your lifts.
How it works
Getting started
Train 1-on-1 or semi-private. Month to month, no contracts.
Reach out
Fill out the form below, or call or text (516) 524-3420.
First session
We test your movement and lifts and talk about your goals or meet date.
Your program
Barbell work plus events, written for you and tracked in the app.
Train & compete
Coached sessions, event practice and a plan that peaks when it counts.
Included with your training
Your coach,
in your pocket
Every client can use the Atlas Strength app, built by Patrick. Your program, your progress and a direct line to your coach, all in one place.
- Your full programEvery session, exercise, set and rep, plus work for your off days.
- Know how hard to pushEvery lift is tagged with an intensity, so you never have to guess.
- Track your progressWorkout log, personal records and progress charts.
- Train around painFlag an ache and get safer exercise swaps.
Your coach
Patrick Rice
I'm a competitive strongman athlete who took 2nd place at USS Strongman Nationals, so I coach what I do. I know what it takes to learn the stones, press a log overhead and get ready for meet day.
I have a BS in Kinesiology from SUNY Cortland and I'm NSCA-CPT certified. Technique comes first, so you can keep lifting heavy for years.
The crew
More than
a gym
Strongmen and powerlifters training side by side, pushing each other and celebrating every PR.
Client results
In their words
Real reviews from people who train at Atlas Strength.
“I went to Pat because I was looking to compete in strongman after not competing for ~5yrs. He was a tremendous help with getting my technique dialed in and getting competition ready.”
“The best place to go for serious training the owner Patrick is the man to see for solid programs or personal training from people getting in shape, to competitive strongmen/powerlifters…”
“When I first started at Atlas Strength six years ago, I was looking to simply get stronger, but I found so much more than a gym—I found a family and an unparalleled level of coaching.”
Questions
FAQ
Anything else? Call or text (516) 524-3420.
Not local? Can I train with you online?
Yes. With online strongman coaching, you get a program written by me in the Atlas Strength app, video form review, weekly check-ins and messaging, wherever you train. Learn about online strongman coaching →
How much does training cost?
It depends on how often you train and which option you choose. Semi-private training with a friend, the Hybrid Training Program and online coaching all cost less than 1-on-1. I'll go over exact pricing at your meeting, with no pressure and no contracts.
Will other people be in the gym during my session?
Daytime 1-on-1 sessions are private: just you and your coach. Evenings (7 to 9 pm) can have Hybrid Training and open gym members training too.
I've never done strongman. Can I start?
Yes. No strongman experience is needed. You start with the basics and lighter implements, and every lift is coached until your technique is solid.
What equipment do you have?
Atlas stones on 42 to 58 inch platforms, a strongman log, kegs, sleds, tires, specialty barbells, Rogue power racks, bumper plates and a reverse hyper, plus an outdoor turf area for carries and events.
Can you get me ready for my first competition?
Yes. Programs are built around your meet date: event practice, peaking, and making your weight class if needed. Patrick has competed in strongman and powerlifting himself.
Do I have to train in person?
No. If you're not on Long Island, online coaching gives you strongman and powerlifting programming in the Atlas Strength app with video form review.
How far do people travel to train here?
Clients come from across Nassau and western Suffolk. Strongman equipment like this is hard to find on Long Island.
Get started
Book your
first session
Tell me a little about you and I'll get back to you within one business day to set it up.
I coach every session myself, so there are only so many training spots each week.
- Location
- 558 Westbury Ave.
Carle Place, NY 11514
1 block from the Carle Place LIRR station
Get directions → - Hours
- By appointment. Your sessions are scheduled around your week.
- Prefer to talk? Call or text
- (516) 524-3420
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