What a membership costs
Palmetto Pump House charges $85/mo for the Standard membership month to month, or $75/mo on a 3-month term. Military, veterans and first responders pay $60/mo, students $65/mo, part-time is $50/mo, and Couples is $125/mo for two people on one membership. A day pass is $20.
Those are the rates in our booking portal, which is where they are set and where you pay. The portal is the only place a price is decided, so if a number on this page ever disagrees with it, the portal is right and this page is out of date.
Every rate and pass
| Membership | Price | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $85/mo | month to month |
| Standard on a 3-month term | $75/mo | 3-month term |
| Military, Veteran, First Responder | $60/mo | month to month |
| Student | $65/mo | month to month |
| Part-time | $50/mo | month to month |
| Couples | $125/mo | month to month |
| Day Pass | $20 | one-time |
| One Week Pass | $70 | one-time |
| Two Week Pass | $85 | one-time |
| One Month Pass | $100 | one-time |
| Full Year | $785/yr | per year |
| Year Paid in Full | $800/yr | per year |
| Full Year Part-time | $550/yr | per year |
Month to month means no term behind the membership. The 3-month term is the same access at the lower standard rate, and it is the only commitment we sell. The passes are one-off payments with nothing to cancel afterwards.
Which rate fits you
- Month to month: the Standard membership is $85/mo, with no long-term contract behind it. Cancel when you want to.
- On a 3-month term: the same access is $75/mo on a 3-month term. Worth taking if you already know you are training here through a full meet prep or a full offseason block.
- Military, veterans and first responders: $60/mo. Bring valid ID the first time you come in. The gym is a short drive from Joint Base Charleston.
- Students: $65/mo. Bring a valid student ID.
- Part-time: $50/mo for the limited-hours membership. Check which hours it covers in the portal before you pick it, because full access is a different line.
- Couples: $125/mo puts two members on one membership, which is less than two Standard memberships bought separately.
- Passing through: a day pass is $20, a week is $70, two weeks is $85, and a month paid up front is $100. Travelers and anyone who wants to lift here before joining should start with one of these.
- Paying by the year: a full year of full access is $785, twelve months paid in one payment is $800, and a full year of the part-time membership is $550.
What every membership includes
Every rate above buys the same floor. There is no equipment tier and no upsell on top of the membership.
- 24/7 access, 365 days a year
- Competition squat racks
- Deadlift platforms
- Calibrated plates
- Olympic lifting platforms and equipment
- Chalk allowed
Calibrated plates and competition racks matter more than they sound. They mean the weight you log is the weight you lifted, so an opener is a number you trust rather than a guess. The gym has been the venue for two Powerlifting United meets, the South Carolina State Championships in February 2025 and the South Carolina Power Bar Showdown in June 2026, so the platforms have already held a competition day.
How this compares to other gyms in Charleston
Charleston has budget chains, mid-tier fitness centers with a broad amenity list, boutique studios, and a small number of barbell gyms. We are not going to publish what any of them charge, because their rates change without telling us and a number we cannot source is worse than no number at all. Check their own pages, then compare on the things that are actually written down.
Two questions are worth asking anywhere you look. The first is how many racks and platforms there are against how many people train there, because a gym with two racks for hundreds of members costs you time every session regardless of the monthly rate. The second is what the contract does, because a low headline rate on a twelve month term you cannot leave is a different product from $85/mo month to month.
For a powerlifter the shortlist is short. Competition squat racks, deadlift platforms, calibrated plates and somewhere that allows chalk narrow it quickly, and 24/7 access narrows it again if your program puts sessions outside normal gym hours.
How to join
Memberships and passes are bought in our booking portal. Pick the rate you qualify for, pay, and train the same day. Nothing has to happen at a desk first.
Want the same rates laid out as a straight price list? That is the membership page. New to the gym and want to know what is on the floor and who trains here? Read the powerlifting gym page. Still have a question? Call 843-608-1162, email getpumped@palmettopumphouse.com, or use the contact page.
Common questions
How much is a membership month to month?
$85/mo for the Standard membership, with no long-term contract behind it.
Is there a cheaper rate on a term?
Yes. The same access is $75/mo on a 3-month term. That is the only term we sell.
Is there a day pass?
Yes, $20 for a day of full access. A week is $70, two weeks is $85, and a month paid up front is $100.
Is there a military discount?
Yes. Military, veterans and first responders pay $60/mo. Bring valid ID the first time you come in.
Is there student pricing?
Yes, $65/mo with a valid student ID.
What is the lowest monthly rate?
$50/mo, on the part-time membership, which runs limited hours. Check which hours it covers in the portal before you pick it.
Is there a couples membership?
Yes. $125/mo puts two people on one membership.
How do I sign up?
In the booking portal at https://www.wellnessliving.com/catalog/palmetto_pump_house. Pick your rate, pay, and train the same day.
Where is the gym?
4221 Rivers Ave, Suite 100, North Charleston, SC 29405. Members train 24/7, 365 days a year.
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