Is H.O.T. beginner friendly?

Yes. Our members range from first-time lifters to elite competitors. While many members train seriously, the culture at H.O.T. is collaborative, supportive, and focused on helping people improve at every level. Members are expected to help support one another, and if you are unsure how to use a piece of equipment or where to start, just ask. 

Do I need to compete in strongman or powerlifting to train at H.O.T.? 

No. Many members train for general strength, health, fitness, hypertrophy, or personal goals. H.O.T. supports a wide range of training styles and experience levels. 

Is H.O.T. only for strongman and powerlifting? 

No. While H.O.T. is heavily equipped for strongman and powerlifting, the gym also supports Olympic weightlifting, hypertrophy/bodybuilding training, conditioning, general strength training, and performance-focused fitness. 

What makes H.O.T. different from commercial gyms? 

H.O.T. was built around the idea that serious training environments can still be collaborative, welcoming, community-driven, and highly functional for real training.

The gym combines elite-level equipment with a culture centered around hard work, learning, respect, and long-term progress — without the overcrowding, constant waiting for equipment, and commercial gym atmosphere that often interferes with serious training.

Members range from first-time lifters to national-level competitors, creating an environment where people can train hard, continue improving, and genuinely support one another. Whether someone is preparing for competition or simply trying to become a stronger and healthier version of themselves, H.O.T. was intentionally designed to give people the space, equipment, community, and training environment to do that well.

Can I train for a competition at H.O.T.? 

Absolutely. H.O.T. is heavily equipped for strongman, powerlifting, and strength sport competition preparation.

If you or a group would like to organize a mock meet, event day, or competition-specific training session, please contact us well in advance for planning and scheduling purposes. Day passes for these types of sessions are not guaranteed without prior coordination.

Do you host strongman events or group training? 

Yes. H.O.T. regularly hosts Strongman Saturdays, mock meet training sessions, competition prep days, seminars, workshops, and community training events.

Strongman Saturdays are held every Saturday at 10am and are open to members and approved visitors.

H.O.T. also hosts annual competitions including PullN4You and Inland Empire’s Strongest Man & Woman.

What are the busiest gym hours? 

What happens if my payment fails? 

If a payment fails, please update your payment information through your Mindbody account as soon as possible using the payment update below.

Mindbody will automatically attempt to reprocess failed payments. If payment continues to fail, membership access may be interrupted until updated payment information is provided.

If you continue having issues updating your information or restoring payment, please contact us by text or email.

How do I update my payment information? 

Payment information and billing settings can be updated directly through your Mindbody account and member portal.
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Are day passes available? 

Yes. Day passes are available by appointment or when accompanied by a current member. 

Is H.O.T. staffed 24/7? 

No. H.O.T. is primarily an unstaffed 24/7 training facility. Members train at their own risk and are expected to follow all gym safety policies and use equipment responsibly.

Members should use appropriate spotters, safeties, and sound judgment when training. If you are unsure how to safely use a piece of equipment, ask another member or contact us before use.

How do I get gym access after signing up?

After purchasing a membership or day pass:

1. Complete the waiver on our website

2. Text proof of purchase to (909) 435-4385

Once completed, your SmartLock access will be activated remotely.

Is the gym really 24/7? 

Yes. Active members receive 24/7 facility access through the SmartLock system once setup is completed.

H.O.T. is not staffed at all hours. Members training during unstaffed hours are responsible for following all facility rules and safety protocols, using appropriate safeties and spotters, and selecting exercises and loads they can perform safely under the circumstances. Any injury, equipment damage, or facility concern should be reported promptly.

How long does SmartLock activation take? 

Access is often activated quickly, but immediate activation is not guaranteed. Please allow up to 24 hours when possible. Day passes can be purchased directly on our website or by texting (909-435-4385.

Can I bring a guest? 

Yes. Guests are allowed, but all guests must purchase a day pass and complete the required waiver before training.

The sponsoring member is responsible for ensuring their guest has completed both requirements and follows all gym rules and safety policies.

Can I visit the gym before signing up? 

Yes. Text us at (909) 435-4385 to arrange a visit.

Drop-ins without prior contact are not permitted and access to the gym is unlikely to be available without advance coordination.

How do I cancel my membership? 

Membership cancellations can be requested by text or email. Contract rules apply.

Can memberships be frozen?

What is expected of members at H.O.T.? 

Members are expected to clean up after themselves, rerack equipment, and help maintain the gym environment. Someone else leaving equipment out does not make it acceptable for the next person to leave it out as well.

Bars should not be left loaded in racks and should be returned to their labeled storage locations after use. If you are unsure where something belongs, ask.

H.O.T. is built around collaborative training. During the rare times equipment is limited, members are expected to work in with one another respectfully and communicate.

Do you allow chalk? 

Yes. Chalk is allowed and encouraged for training. Members are expected to clean up after themselves and wipe down equipment after use. Vacuums and cleaning supplies are available onsite for chalk spills, and bar brushes are provided for equipment cleaning. 

Can equipment be dropped? 

Bumper plates may be dropped on designated platforms. Members are expected to control equipment appropriately and use crash pads when needed to protect both equipment and themselves.

Things happen during serious training, and member safety always comes first. However, members who negligently damage equipment are responsible for replacement costs.

What happens if equipment is damaged? 

Members are expected to use equipment responsibly and follow proper safety procedures at all times.

Negligent damage to equipment will require replacement by the responsible member. If equipment is damaged, please notify us immediately by text.

Serious training environments naturally involve wear, tear, and occasional accidents. We understand that things happen, and member safety will always remain the top priority.

Can members film lifts? 

Yes. Filming is explicitly permitted and commonly used for lifting feedback and training review.

Members should make reasonable efforts not to interrupt another person’s filming angle during a set. However, H.O.T. is a shared training environment, not a private recording studio.

If someone does not want to be filmed, you do not have permission to film them. Please also treat tripods and filming equipment respectfully and avoid damaging gym equipment.

Can members play their own music? 

Yes. Members can connect to the Total PA Flow speaker system via Bluetooth. Turning the power on and off resets the Bluetooth connection. Please be mindful of music selection and volume, especially when others are training nearby.

Volume should be kept lower during normal business hours (8am–5pm) to avoid disrupting the neighboring clinic.

Other members reserve the right to jokingly make fun of your music selection.

Can I bring my own equipment? 

Outside equipment is only allowed with explicit permission. Equipment left at the gym may be considered available for community use unless otherwise discussed.

No equipment should ever be left outside the facility.

Are children allowed in the gym? 

Children are allowed only if they are mature enough to consistently follow instructions and safely exist around heavy lifting equipment and moving events.

Parents or guardians must sign a waiver before children participate in any gym activities. Please ask about family membership options.

Members should also remain mindful that heavy moving events may be occurring on the turf at any time.

Are pets allowed? 

Pets are not allowed inside the gym due to safety and cleanliness concerns related to heavy lifting equipment and moving events.

Service animals assisting individuals with disabilities are permitted in accordance with applicable law.

The only regular non-service animal exception is Cera, Dr. Mock’s 3-legged gym dog, who successfully negotiated special treatment in exchange for allowing her likeness to be used as the gym’s AI chatbot persona.

Is overnight parking allowed? 

Vehicles remaining in the parking lot both before and after midnight must display an overnight parking pass on the dashboard.

Vehicles without a visible overnight parking pass may be towed by property management.

Is there parking available? 

Are coaches available? 

Yes. Dr. Andrew Mock offers strength and strongman programming, ongoing coaching, individualized competition preparation, and nutrition coaching through the options listed above.

H.O.T. also offers women’s strength and conditioning classes in partnership with RTBFitness.

Coaching outside scheduled sessions must be arranged in advance. General gym membership does not include individual coaching.

Do you offer online coaching? 

Yes. Programming and coaching are delivered through TurnKey Coach and are available to athletes in any state.

TurnKey Coach supports workout delivery, exercise guidance, workout logging, progress tracking, video review, and optional integration with WHOOP, Garmin, Strava, and Cronometer.

View the Programming & Coaching options above or contact DocMock@hotbarbell.com with questions.

Which programming option is right for me?

Group Programming is best if you primarily want a complete program and are comfortable training independently.

Group Programming + Coaching is best if you want technique feedback, accountability, individual modifications, and regular hands-on event coaching while following the group program.

Competition Prep Coaching is best if you are preparing for a specific competition and need fully individualized programming, adjustments, and competition strategy.

Can I bring my own coach or trainer? 

Members may train together, coach one another informally, or work with other full members inside the gym.

However, anyone conducting professional coaching, personal training, or paid training services within H.O.T. must have a trainer agreement and training license arranged with the gym in advance. Please text or email for details regarding trainer access and policies.

I’m a healthcare professional or student interested in training at H.O.T. — should I reach out? 

Yes. Healthcare professionals and students interested in training at H.O.T. are encouraged to contact Dr. Mock directly. DocMock@hotbarbell.com

Do you host workshops or seminars? 

Yes. Dr. Mock periodically hosts workshops and seminars on topics related to strength training, lifestyle medicine, performance, physical activity, and health.

He is also available by request for presentations, workplace wellness events, educational workshops, and multi-day seminars on a wide range of fitness and health-related topics.

Do you host competitions?