A Strength Gym in Monroe, NJ — Coached by a New Jersey State Record Holder
Pump Fitness is private, one-on-one strength training in Monroe, NJ, led by a coach who holds the New Jersey state bench press record (WNPF) and still competes. Real programming for real lifts — no crowded floor, no guessing.
You don't have to compete to train like one
Most people who walk in here aren't chasing a meet. They just want a coach who knows what strong actually looks like.
Get stronger
Private strength coaching built around your level, whether you're new to a barbell or years into lifting.
Learn the big lifts safely
Squat, bench and deadlift form coached one rep at a time, so technique comes before load.
Prep for a meet or show
If a powerlifting meet, bodybuilding show or athletic event is on your calendar, training gets periodized toward that date.
Russell Matmon
Russell coaches every session himself. He studied at Rutgers University and holds the NASM Personal Training credential, and off the clock he competes as a powerlifter — he currently holds New Jersey's state bench press record in his weight class, sanctioned by the WNPF. Clients he's coached range from age 7 to 82.
Training for a meet, show, or event
Competing changes how you train — the programming has to peak on a specific date, not just add weight to the bar. Russell builds that periodization from his own meet experience, one-on-one, whether you're chasing a total, stepping on a bodybuilding stage, or getting ready for a season.
Ask about competition prep →How training works at Pump
- Appointment-only, one-on-one sessions — never a shared floor.
- No membership fees and no long-term contract — the Six-Week Reset is one payment, with no subscription or automatic renewal.
- Clients from age 7 to 82, every level welcome.
Pump Fitness, Monroe NJ
Franklin Plaza
557 Englishtown Road
Monroe, New Jersey 08831
Hours: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM weekdays; 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM weekends
FAQ
- Do I need experience to start?
- No — coaching is one-on-one and built around whatever level you're starting from.
- Is this a gym membership?
- No. Pump Fitness is private one-on-one training, not a membership gym; the Six-Week Reset is a single payment with no subscription or automatic renewal.
- Can I train for a powerlifting meet or bodybuilding show here?
- Yes — Russell is a competitive powerlifter himself and builds periodized programming toward your meet or show date.
- Where are sessions held, and what are your hours?
- At the Pump Fitness studio, Franklin Plaza, 557 Englishtown Road, Monroe, NJ. Hours are 6:00 AM–9:00 PM weekdays and 6:00 AM–4:00 PM weekends.
- How do I get started?
- Start the Six-Week Reset online, or call 908-670-5617 to ask about training first.