Darkside Strength

Darkside Strength Strength HQ is the home of APL Powerlifting in Victoria and a members only strength gym that offers;

Private Elite Strength Gym:

Services Include:
*Applied Strength & Conditioning
*Body Recomposition
*Functional Strength Rehabilitation
*Industry Coaching & Mentoring

The Darkside Cup was nothing short of incredible! With 65 lifters taking the platform, it was officially Darkside’s bigg...
08/05/2025

The Darkside Cup was nothing short of incredible! With 65 lifters taking the platform, it was officially Darkside’s biggest event to date. The day was filled with excitement, determination, and plenty of first-time competitors, all stepping up to showcase their hard work and grit, making for an inspiring day of strength and perseverance.

Throughout the day, we welcomed a steady flow of spectators, with over 200 people coming through to support the lifters. Their energy and enthusiasm kept the atmosphere electric from start to finish. Of course, none of this would have been possible without our amazing volunteers, who took care of everything from refereeing and spotting to managing the scoring table and front desk - their dedication ensured the competition ran seamlessly.

A huge thank you to Nutrition Warehouse Lilydale & Ringwood for their incredible support, providing a massive amount of giveaways and prize packs.

With such a fantastic competition behind us, we can’t wait for the next one - bigger, better, and even more electrifying!

THIS SUNDAY!!68 Lifters, 2 Sessions, 5 Flights9am Start - Session 1, 1:30pm start - Session2Come and support your favour...
29/04/2025

THIS SUNDAY!!

68 Lifters, 2 Sessions, 5 Flights
9am Start - Session 1, 1:30pm start - Session2

Come and support your favourite lifter!
Entry only $10pp (children under 16 free)

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115 Beresford Road, Lilydale, VIC 3140

🔴MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU!⚫️

1 SPOT NOW AVAILABLE… GET IN QUICK!!This will be your last chance to qualify for APL Nationals 2025!Sunday, May 4th 2025...
09/04/2025

1 SPOT NOW AVAILABLE… GET IN QUICK!!

This will be your last chance to qualify for APL Nationals 2025!

Sunday, May 4th 2025 at Darkside Strength
115 Beresford Road, Lilydale, VIC 3140

Hosting both Tested & Untested divisions

Squats and Bench will be out of a ZeroW Equipment Combo with a 20kg Power Bar
Deadlifts with a 20kg Deadlift Bar

Hit the link in our bio, or enter here: https://form.jotform.com/243402111084845

🔴MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU!⚫️

SOLD OUT!!…. Again. 😲Please be sure to register on our waitlist if you wish to be contacted should a spot open up. Use t...
12/03/2025

SOLD OUT!!…. Again. 😲

Please be sure to register on our waitlist if you wish to be contacted should a spot open up.

Use the link in our bio or by following this URL: https://form.jotform.com/250606598511863

May the 4th be with you!

LIMITED SPOTS - GET IN QUICK!Due to overwhelming demand we have now opened up an extra flight!This will be your last cha...
08/03/2025

LIMITED SPOTS - GET IN QUICK!

Due to overwhelming demand we have now opened up an extra flight!

This will be your last chance to qualify for APL Nationals 2025!

Sunday, May 4th 2025 at Darkside Strength
115 Beresford Road, Lilydale, VIC 3140

Hosting both Tested & Untested divisions

Squats and Bench will be out of a ZeroW Equipment Combo with a 20kg Power Bar
Deadlifts with a 20kg Deadlift Bar

Hit the link in our bio, or enter here: https://form.jotform.com/243402111084845

🔴MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU!⚫️

SOLD OUT!!Thank you to everyone that entered - May the 4th be with you!If a spot opens up, please register on our waitli...
03/03/2025

SOLD OUT!!

Thank you to everyone that entered - May the 4th be with you!

If a spot opens up, please register on our waitlist using the link in our bio or by following this URL: https://form.jotform.com/250606598511863

FINAL ENTRIES REMAININGThis will be your last chance to qualify for Nationals 2025!Sunday, May 4th 2025 at Darkside Stre...
22/02/2025

FINAL ENTRIES REMAINING

This will be your last chance to qualify for Nationals 2025!

Sunday, May 4th 2025 at Darkside Strength
115 Beresford Road, Lilydale, VIC 3140

Hosting both Tested & Untested divisions

Squats and Bench will be out of a ZeroW Equipment Combo with a 20kg Power Bar, Deadlifts with a 20kg Deadlift Bar

Hit the link in our bio, or enter here: https://form.jotform.com/243402111084845

🔴MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU!⚫️

Happy Australia Day!It's a day late but still the public holiday 🙂
26/01/2025

Happy Australia Day!

It's a day late but still the public holiday 🙂

May the 4th be with you!This will be your last opportunity to qualify for APL Nationals 2025!Sunday, May 4th 2025 at Dar...
08/12/2024

May the 4th be with you!

This will be your last opportunity to qualify for APL Nationals 2025!

Sunday, May 4th 2025 at Darkside Strength
115 Beresford Road, Lilydale, VIC 3140

Hosting both Tested & Untested divisions

Squats and Bench will be out of a ZeroW Equipment Combo with a 20kg Power Bar
Deadlifts with a 20kg Deadlift Bar

Enter Here: https://form.jotform.com/243402111084845

Looking for a new gym?Sick of waiting for a bench press to free up every Monday night?Sick of having to rush your squats...
05/12/2024

Looking for a new gym?

Sick of waiting for a bench press to free up every Monday night?

Sick of having to rush your squats in the one squat rack at your gym?

Sick of having to wait for the the one good bar to deadlift on?

Looking for a community of other awesome people to train alongside with?

Gym Memberships at are strictly capped specifically so that we're never too busy and you never have to wait!

You'll even get 2 hours of coaching per week included at no extra cost!

With over 2 tonne of calibrated plates, 3 combos, 2 comp benches, platforms and much more; we have everything you need to become your strongest self in 2025 💪

Drop us a DM, we'd love to show you round 😁

The Darkside Cup 🏆This will be your last opportunity to qualify for APL Nationals 2025!Sunday, May 4th 2025 at Darkside ...
04/12/2024

The Darkside Cup 🏆

This will be your last opportunity to qualify for APL Nationals 2025!

Sunday, May 4th 2025 at Darkside Strength
115 Beresford Road, Lilydale, VIC 3140

Hosting both Tested & Untested divisions

Squats and Bench will be out of a ZeroW Equipment Combo with a 20kg Power Bar. Deadlifts with a 20kg Deadlift Bar

Entries go live 9am Monday 9th December!

ᴅᴀʀᴋꜱɪᴅᴇ ꜱᴛʀᴇɴɢᴛʜ | ᴡʜᴀᴛ'ꜱ ɪɴ ᴛʜᴇ ɴᴀᴍᴇ?In 2014 competed in my first strongman competition and then my first powerlifting...
14/11/2024

ᴅᴀʀᴋꜱɪᴅᴇ ꜱᴛʀᴇɴɢᴛʜ | ᴡʜᴀᴛ'ꜱ ɪɴ ᴛʜᴇ ɴᴀᴍᴇ?

In 2014 competed in my first strongman competition and then my first powerlifting meet in 2015.
10 years ago, the strength sport scene wasn't anywhere near as popular as it is now and it was pretty hard to find a good gym and community to pursue training in such sports.
At the time; I was working at a commercial gym and training for such sports was always looked at as somewhat "taboo" from most colleagues and gym members.
It always felt as if it was almost like the "darkside" side of regular training in most gyms. That is, unless you were lucky to find a dedicated strength gym (which was not as easy as it is today).

Paying homage to and remembering where I've come from and whom I've learnt from, Darkside Strength seemed the most fitting name with moving forward and paving the way in my contribution to strength training and the community.

Plus, I'd be lying if I didnt say that the name had let me lean into the fact I'm a massive Star Wars nerd 😁

A special mention to those that have positively influenced us in what we have created today...






Address

115 Beresford Road
Melbourne, VIC
3140

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday 12pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday 12pm - 8:30pm
Thursday 12pm - 8:30pm
Friday 12pm - 8:30pm
Saturday 10am - 1pm

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