This, in a nutshell, was why I was so ecstatic about the $20&#x2F;month membership at Powerhouse Gym (with a $150 sign up fee) downtown Redwood City, CA.  Perfect location, not one, but <i>two</i> squat racks that were rarely used.  Shoulder press rack.  They didn&#x27;t get on your case if you dropped your deadlift and smack chalk all over the place, and had towel service and really decent showers.<p>I didn&#x27;t realize, until I visited many, many other cities - that finding a gym that you can do your squats&#x2F;deadlift&#x2F;shoulder press three times a week for $20, is pretty much unheard of.<p>I sometimes even see it advertised for $17 (presumably with a slightly higher sign up fee) - This is really clever - if you&#x27;ve already invested, say, $200, and you have this pretty cool downtown gym, and it&#x27;s <i>only</i> $17&#x2F;month - why on earth would you ever cancel...