Go Navy

7.23.2019

Blog|Facilites

United States Naval Academy – Annapolis, Maryland

Located along the confluence of the Severn River and the Chesapeake Bay

We are all fortunate to have Strength Coach Bryan Fitzpatrick working with our midshipmen who are not only athletes, but more importantly when they leave the Naval Academy will assume leadership positions in the naval service. Bryan has coached at West Virginia, the Minnesota Vikings, Penn State and now is the Associate Athletic Director of Sports Performance at the United States Naval Academy. Above Bryan points to Bancroft Hall the largest single dormitory in the world.

The Naval Academy just renovated and constructed an addition to Ricketts Hall. The $20 million dollar expansion includes a new weight training facility.

The Pendulum Folding Synchro Bench in the Stored Position

The Pendulum Rack System

Pendulum Power Stacks

The Pit Shark

Located in front of the Pit Shark – 12 Pendulum Neck Machines – 12 Pendulum Glute-Hams

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