Black iron gym wuith day passes in or around Santa Ana, CA

[m_sporkboy]

I'm going to be in Santa Ana, CA for several days (covering two workout days) next week, and would like to get to the gym at least once. Anyone know a gym with squat racks that has day passes? Staying at a doubletree on East MacArthur Boulevard, and I didn't see anything promising on Google maps. Though I did find a pole dancing gym, so there's that for a backup option.

[Charlie Davies]

Google shows me a Gold's not far from there.

I lifted at a Gold's this spring on a business trip to northern CA, it was well equipped with racks and platforms. Their bars weren't as nice as the one in my garage, but they were straight.

I forgot to pack my stuff, and had to squat beltless and with street shoes. I didn't miss the belt that much, but I really missed my Do-Wins.

[Ivey]

That pole dancing place is probably pretty good for developing functional strength and getting your glutes to activate. It also seems like a great way to engage your core and become a more complete athlete.
-ivey