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The floor (actual photo)
Facility

Equipment

Competition gear, and what we do not have.

B.A.D. GYM URAWA is a bench press gym equipped for the bench press and powerlifting. At the centre is an Eleiko IPF-certified competition combo rack. With the MBC POWER racks that makes three combo racks in total, plus an MBC double half rack with two stations. One minute from the west exit of Kita-Urawa Station.

3D Walkthrough

Walk through the gym.

From the reception to the racks and the studio, see the actual space in 3D. Drag to look around and tap the circles on the floor to move. The icons at the bottom left switch to the dollhouse view and the floor plan (gym map).

The 3D tour is a Matterport scan of the actual premises. Open full screen

Racks

Installed
Eleiko IPF-certified competition combo rackThe bar height is changed on a jack, so lifters swap over quicklyCompetition
MBC POWER combo racksThree combo racks in total with the EleikoTwo
MBC double half rackSquats and accessory workTwo stations
Eleiko Seal Row BenchYou lie face down on the pad to row, so you train your back without swinging. The height is adjustableOne
Eleiko Cable Cross 120 kgIndependent pulleys, so two people can use it at onceOne
MBC Competition Flat BenchFor dumbbell work. Usable even when the combo racks are taken.Two
MBC Adjustable BenchThe back rest angle is adjustable.One
MBC Barbell Jack and Plate TreesFor loading, unloading and putting plates away. Six plate trees.Yes
ROGUE Echo Bike V3.0Air resistance, arms and legs together. For conditioning between bench sets.Two
ROGUE Echo RowerPulling cardio, to balance the pushing that bench press is made of.One
WESTSIDE BARBELL Scout HyperBack, glutes and hamstrings. Fixed at 45 degrees, you raise your upper body.One
ROGUE Abram GHD 2.0A dedicated machine for hamstrings, glutes and back. It works the trunk too.One
MBC Short Sleeve Power BarStainless shaft, chrome sleeves. Bar and collars weigh 25kg.5 bars

Eleiko has been the Official Equipment Partner to the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) since 2009 (eleiko.com).

Bar & Plates

Bar and plates

The bars are MBC POWER power bars with stainless steel shafts and chromed sleeves. The plates are ABSOLUTE POWERS precision plates, with increments down to 1.25 kg.

Against the IPF rulesEdition effective 1 March 2026, 2.2(b)
Plate toleranceThe rules require 0.25 percent or 10 grams of face value; our plates are within that±10 g
Plate weights allowedThe range the rules allow. We stock down to 1.25 kg1.25-25kg
Colour10 kg and under is not specified by the rules (green for 10 kg and white for 5 kg are maker conventions)15 yellow / 20 blue / 25 red
Bar and collarsSet by the rules. This is where the maths of your total starts25kg

Source: IPF Technical Rules.

Room

In the building

We have
Changing roomsSeparate for men and women, with lockersYes
ElevatorFrom the street-level entrance up to the second floorYes
Rental lockersLimited number, big enough for a full set of competition gearBeing prepared
Free Wi-FiThroughout the gym. Ask at reception for the details.Yes
B.A.D. STUDIOAbout a quarter of the floor. Four wall mirrors, sports flooring and installed speakers (Bluetooth). Also rented by the hour42.24㎡
Staffed hoursAsk about form and how to use the equipmentYes
Stretching and recovery toolsAxis Former stretching pole, TriggerPoint GRID foam rollers (GRID and GRID X) and 25 mm exercise mats. Members may use them freely. When no booking is held in the studio, you are welcome to use its floorFree
Liquid chalk (PD9 GRIP)A liquid grip aid for the hands. Clear, with no rosin and no magnesium. Powdered chalk may not be used or brought in. Members may use it at no chargeFree
Smartphone tripod (Ulanzi MT-44)Extends to 149 cm, six height settings, built-in phone holder. We lend it for recording your own training. Please keep walkways and equipment clearFree to borrow

Items members may use freely (product photos)

Axis Former stretching pole
Axis Former stretching pole
TriggerPoint GRID (grey)
TriggerPoint GRID (grey)
TriggerPoint GRID (black)
TriggerPoint GRID (black)
TriggerPoint GRID X
TriggerPoint GRID X
25 mm exercise mat
25 mm exercise mat
PD9 GRIP (liquid chalk)
PD9 GRIP (liquid chalk)
Ulanzi MT-44 (tripod)
Ulanzi MT-44 (tripod)
We do not haveBetter to know before you travel
ShowersBring a towel if you need oneNone
Car park or bicycle parkingPlease use a paid car park or bicycle park nearbyNone
Telephone receptionEnquiries by web form and email onlyNone
Deadlift platformWe plan to add one. The arrival date is not set; we will post it here once it is.Not yet arrived

See the photos

Photos

See the photos

The actual premises, photographed on 30 September 2026. The layout of equipment may change.

The floor, looking from reception toward the three racks
The floor
Combo rack with ABSOLUTE POWERS coloured plates
Combo rack and calibrated plates
Hex dumbbell rack
Dumbbell rack
Eleiko Cable Cross 120 kg
Eleiko Cable Cross 120 kg
ROGUE Echo Bike
ROGUE Echo Bike
ROGUE rower
ROGUE rower
GHD (glute-ham developer)
GHD
Flat and incline benches by the windows
Benches
Steel lockers in the changing room
Lockers
Changing room with lockers and air conditioning
Changing rooms (separate for men and women)
Washbasin
Washbasin
Door of the fitting room
Fitting room