Santa Cruz Strength

🌹 Iron Roses Update 🌹

Iron Roses will now take place March 28, 2026. Lifting starts at 9 am.

We know changing a competition date isn’t ideal and tahnk our participants and community for your flexibility. The added time should give everyone a little more room to prepare and we’re excited to run this event alongside our Spring Open House.

We’re also simplifying the day:
While costumes are still welcome, there will be no judged contest this year. The focus stays on the lifting and the environment we create together.

More info about the Open House coming later this week.
Iron Roses registration link can be found in our bio.

We hope to see you there!

We’re returning to Santa Cruz Strength.

The direction is clear and the work continues.
A place to train seriously, support each other, and build something that lasts.

Ownership • Community • Longevity
More info coming this week.

Open gym. Open goals.

Join us this Saturday for free open gym time, snacks + sips, and setting our 2026 goals together in good company.

No membership required. Show up. Bring a friend or three. Let’s get stronger together. 💪💚

💬💪 Sundays with Mike 💪💬
Every other Sunday, come lift and hang out with our owner, Mike!

👉 He’ll be training and available to chat, answer questions, and connect with our community.

📅 Starting Sunday, Sept 14
🕘 9 am - 2 pm
📍 Nightmare Muscle Santa Cruz

Come by, get some reps in, and spend time with the crew. ✨