# Starting Strength Chicago > Gym space offers plenty of racks and top-quality equipment in a clean, simple setting. Atmosphere stays supportive and lively, with coaches fostering humor and community that make hard work enjoyable. Members of all levels train together in a friendly, judgment-free environment where reserved racks prevent waiting. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/StartingStrengthChicago - Address: 2550 W Addison St Suite A-18, Chicago, Illinois, United States - Phone: +13124486548 - Website: https://www.startingstrengthgyms.com/chicago/ ## What it is good for - Weight Lifting — 10/10 - Weight Lifting Gym — 10/10 - Gyms — 10/10 - Strength Training — 10/10 ## What people say - "This weight lifting gym helped me get crazy strong safely and efficiently." - "The weight lifting coaches are knowledgeable, encouraging, and patient." - "I learned so much about progressive overload and safe lifting here." ## Good to know - The gym has a parking lot with plentiful spaces. - All the equipment is provided and top quality. - Members need to have their own rack to work out. - The coaching team stays by your side as you learn. - Travelers can stop in at other SSGyms without extra cost. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.