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.

Racks

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 Cable Cross 120kgIndependent pulleys, so two people can use it at onceOne
Rogue Echo Bike, rower, GHDConditioningOne each

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
Rental lockersLimited number, big enough for a full set of competition gearJPY 1,650 / month
Free Wi-FiIn the buildingYes
B.A.D. STUDIOAbout a quarter of the floor. Four wall mirrors, sports flooring. Also rented by the hour42.24㎡
Staffed hoursAsk about form and how to use the equipmentYes
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

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