Sasha Volkov
Former Russian national team lifter. Coaches compound lifts and programs the barbell floor.
An athletic club for strength, combat, and recovery. No mirrors, no music, no monthly challenges — just four thousand square feet, twelve coaches, and a door that closes behind you.
Barbell-first programming. Five compound lifts, tracked each visit, written in pencil on the wall and in code on your phone. Progress is measured in kilos, not vibes.
Boxing, Muay Thai, and BJJ under three head coaches with competitive records. No ego rolls. The ring is full every session.
Sauna, contrast plunge, soft-tissue work. Not an amenity — part of the program. The floor is open until midnight, seven days a week.
“You come here because you've decided something. We don't sell motivation. We open the doors at five and close them at midnight.”
Sasha Volkov · Head of strength · Since 2017Three rounds of technique, three of work. Headgear provided. Mouthguards at the counter.
Former Russian national team lifter. Coaches compound lifts and programs the barbell floor.
Professional boxer, 17-2. Brown belt in BJJ under Renzo Gracie. Runs the ring and the mats.
2:38 marathoner. Programs metcon, sprint work, and the Long Run. Won't let you quit early.
PT, fascia specialist. Runs Quiet Hour and the Recovery Lab. Can tell why your squat is off.
“The last serious training floor in New York. No screens, no classes named after feelings.
GQ2025
“Meridian programs like a small-country federation. You can see it in the platforms.
Men's Health2024
“A 4,200-sqft argument that a gym can be a cultural institution.
New York Times2024
“The strongest recovery room in the borough. Worth the wait on the list.
Esquire2023
+1 718 555 0117
trial@meridian.example
05:30 — 00:00 · Mon–Fri
07:00 — 22:00 · Sat–Sun
F · York St · 4 min
A · C · High St · 9 min