At The Weight Room, we’re not here to run you through the motions — we’re here to change lives.
Whether you're chasing a scholarship, a state record, or just trying to feel like yourself again, this is where transformation happens. Backed by decades of experience, elite coaching, and a relentless commitment to bettering humans, we train with purpose. Our goal is simple: help you unlock your potential — physically, mentally, and beyond the gym doors.
From the first clang of the barbell to the last high-five of the night, The Weight Room is alive with grit, laughter, and legacy.
Every corner has been built with purpose — from elite powerlifting platforms and recovery spaces to coaching offices and chill zones.
Our equipment is the best in the business. Our team is the best in the country. Our people? That’s our edge.
You don’t need to be the strongest — you just need to show up hungry.
About Us
We Lift Hard and Laugh Harder
We’re a strength-first facility with a community focus. Led by world-class coaches, we’ve helped high school athletes earn scholarships, CEOs rediscover health, and powerlifters break records. If you’re ready to train hard and become the best version of yourself, we’re ready for you when you are ready for us.
Let's Get To Work
Becoming An Awesome Athlete
This program isn’t about specializing early or chasing flashy drills. It’s about building a complete, resilient, high-performance human — one who can run, jump, lift, recover, compete, and thrive.
“We build awesome athletes — not just better pitchers, hitters, or guards. Strength, speed, durability, mindset… this is where it starts.”
1 on 1 Personal Training
This is personal.
Private training at The Weight Room means no cookie-cutter workouts, no fluff — just customized, coach-led sessions designed to match your goals, schedule, and lifestyle. Whether you’re chasing a scholarship, recovering from injury, or just ready to feel strong again, this is where real progress happens.
We assess. We train. We adapt. We win.
Join Team PowerWOD
Join Northern California’s most respected powerlifting crew.
From first-time competitors to world-record holders, our team environment pushes you to your strongest self. With elite coaching, programming, and community, you're not just lifting weights — you're raising the bar.
"It’s not just a gym — it’s where records are broken, and lifters are built."
Discover Your Power
Unlock the strength, discipline, and clarity you’ve always wanted. Discover Your Power isn’t just a training program — it’s a mindset shift. Designed for professionals ready to take control of their health, habits, and hustle, this is where physical progress meets personal growth.
"The strongest version of yourself isn’t found — it’s built. Day by day. Rep by rep."
Online/Distance Training
Not local? Not a problem. Our Distance Training program delivers custom-built workouts, coaching support, and accountability wherever you are. Train smart, stay connected, and get results — all from your own space, on your own time.
"Location is just a detail. Effort travels."
"...the perfect atmosphere to learn and grow in. As a strength coach, it was a priceless experience to be able to spend 2-3 hours training beside him and picking his brain. So much so that I moved up there permanently and trained alongside him for 3 years."
- Tony Montgomery, USMC Veteran, PhD Candidate at Oklahoma State University
"Being a part of the community that Jesse Burdick has provided has created an amazing transformation in my life as a lifter, business owner, and father. I could not be more thankful for the time spent and lessons learned along the way. Things may have started with weight training but quickly evolved beyond what a traditional coach provides...it is rare to find someone to help you with your identity, with business, and with family. "
- Rob Bax, DPT
"Jesse’s not just a coach—he’s a teacher, motivator, and straight-up legend when it comes to strength and mindset. His knowledge is unmatched, his coaching is precise, and his energy is real. He’s helped me grow stronger in every sense of the word—physically, mentally, and as a leader."
- Dave Uziel, CEO UrbanCQ
FAQ: Stuff People Actually Ask Me
What kind of gym is The Weight Room?
We're a powerlifting and strength and conditioning gym in Pleasanton, California. We do one on one personal training, the Team PowerWOD powerlifting team, youth and high school athlete training, coaching for busy professionals and online coaching.
Who runs The Weight Room?
Me, Jesse Burdick. I've been coaching for more than 20 years. I've coached more than 20 lifters to all time powerlifting world records and trained athletes from the MLB, NFL, NBA and UFC.
Where is The Weight Room?
7051 Commerce Cir, Pleasanton, CA 94588. People come in from Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, San Ramon, Danville, Castro Valley and Fremont.
What are your hours?
Monday to Friday 5:30 am to 8:30 pm. Saturday and Sunday 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
How much does personal training cost?
One on one sessions are $199 an hour, and a ten pack is 10% off. Outcalls at your gym or house start at $250 an hour, drive time included. The $49 Lift Audit is the easiest way to start.
I've never lifted. Is this gym for me?
Yes. You don't need to be the strongest person in the room. You just need to show up hungry. Everybody starts where they are.
What happened to PowerWOD?
PowerWOD is now The Weight Room. PowerWOD lives on as our conjugate programming and as Team PowerWOD, our powerlifting team.
How do I get started?
Call or text me at 925-202-4013, fill out the form below, or book the $49 Lift Audit.
Lift hard, laugh harder.
Don't let your competition get here first.
How to Find Us
Address
7051 Commerce Cir, Pleasanton, CA 94588
Contact
925-202-4013
Opening Hours
Mon - Fri
5:30 am – 8:30 pm
Saturday
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sunday
9:00 am – 12:00 pm