BUILT ON STRENGTH. UNITED BY COMMUNITY.
More than a gym. A Tasmanian community built around strength, inclusion and the belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to become stronger.
WE BUILT MORE THAN A PLACE TO LIFT.
RAW Strength Tasmania brings together people from all walks of life through fitness, strength training and competitive powerlifting.
Our foundations extend beyond traditional gym training, drawing on experience in strength and conditioning, aged care, disability support and community engagement.
From first-time lifters to competitive athletes, RAW has helped people challenge their limits, develop confidence and become part of a supportive strength community.
Strength brings us together. Community makes us RAW.
INCLUSION
Strength belongs to everyone. We welcome people across different ages, abilities, backgrounds and experience levels.
COMMUNITY
We believe progress is stronger when people support one another, celebrate achievements and grow together.
PURPOSE
Every individual deserves an opportunity to build strength in a way that reflects their personal goals and abilities.
OUR LEGACY IS BIGGER THAN THE WEIGHT ON THE BAR.
BUILT IN TASMANIA
RAW Strength has established its identity through strength training, athlete development and community participation in southern Tasmania.
A HISTORY OF COMPETITION
With more than 35 Tasmanian competitions documented on its original website, RAW has helped create opportunities for lifters to compete and grow.
CONTRIBUTING TO NATIONAL EVENTS
RAW's history includes managing national powerlifting competitions in Tasmania, with involvement in the Australian Masters Games and Festival of Strength.
THE PEOPLE ARE THE HEART OF RAW.
★★★★★
I had been lifting weights for two and half years before I contacted Matt. I decided that I wanted to get into powerlifting specifically and really needed some help with a good routine. Matt put me on a great 10 week program. Beforehand, my bench had been progressing extremely slowly and my deadlift had gone backwards after cutting weight. Despite being on a cut and achieving a weight loss of 3 kg from 80 kg to 77 kg over the 10 week program, my squat went from 167.5 kg * 3 to 190 kg, my deadlift went from 172.5 kg * 2-4 (depending on the week) to 200 kg and my bench press went from 80 kg * 3 to 92.5 kg. Matt helped me with my form and taught me how to incorporate front squats, pause squats, rack press, sumo deadlifts and stiff legged deadlifts into my routine. I'm now on my second 10 week program with him and excited to see what my results will be!
Matt is a fantastic powerlifting coach, the only Powerlifting Australia (drug tested) coach in Tasmania, and has very reasonable prices. He is a powerbuilder, so he knows exactly how to train people for not only powerlifting, but also bodybuilding or general strength. He works from a great gym with very friendly staff and top quality equipment. I highly recommend Matt to anyone, regardless of their experience, ability, or background. He is very friendly and excited to help people achieve their goals, whatever they may be.
Jonathan Mitchell
★★★★★
I have been having 1/2hr sessions with Matthew twice a week for approximately 3 months. Primarily I came to Matthew for the challenge, but he is also helping me to stay injury free because of the work that I do, as well as increasing the muscle strength in my damaged knee. When you are trained by Matthew you will be pushed to your limits and beyond. You will most likely be sore and tired but the results are worth the effort.
When I first started with Matthew I could barely dead-lift 30kg, I am now dead-lifting 75kg, and doing rack pulls of 100kg. I am just an ordinary person, not an athlete or model, but the benefits from this type of training are many and varied. Ranging from
bone/muscle strength, weight loss, and muscle building to name a few. I love the training I am doing with Matthew. All that I can suggest is that you come and give it a go as well.
Melitta Wedd
★★★★★
Shaw Dean is an animal.
Already well trained when be started with us he has just exploded with our programming.
Being a father and business owner as well as all the training that comes with being a Professional MMA Fighter it is hard to imagine being able to dedicate to strength training as well... but here it is.
5th week in he's up 3.1kg of lean mass, down 1% body fat AND this WAS his max deadlift at the start of this block...
Imagine what he's gonna bring to the cage in his next fight!!
Whilst training under Matt, professional mixed martial-artist Shaw, gained 45kg’s on his Squat, 25 Bench, 45 Deadlift and gained 15 KG’s in weight on his road to a hopeful UFC debut.
Previous PB's include a 3 x 200 kg deadlift...
The Raw Strength crew are a incredibly professional & friendly crew.
If you are looking to start you fitness Journey or even take your lifting to a new level this is the place for you.
Shaw Dean
Pro MMA fighter
★★★★★
I originally visited RAW Strength Tasmania for the coaching expertise of Matt Mackay but also found a family like club of such supportive members and couldn’t wait to return. No matter what your fitness level is or experience has been, this is a club for everyone.. people of all ages looking to strengthen themselves physically and mentally. Thank you for continuing to support me and help me hit my goals Matt & Raw Fam!
Ebonee Everett
ICN Sponsored Bodybuilder
THE NEXT CHAPTER OF RAW STARTS WITH YOU.
Every achievement begins somewhere. Every strong community grows through the people who become part of it.
Whether you're beginning your strength journey, pursuing a personal goal or looking for a community that values progress and participation, there's a place for you at RAW Strength Tasmania.