Lake Washington CrossFit
Welcome to Lake Washington CrossFit, a premier strength and conditioning facility located in the heart of Kirkland, Washington. For over 14 years, we have been dedicated to helping individuals of all fitness levels unlock their potential and build a healthier, stronger life. Tucked conveniently in the Kirkland industrial park behind Dania Furniture, our spacious facility offers an inspiring, high-energy environment built on community, technique, and results. Whether your goal is to master Olympic weightlifting, conquer strongman movements, improve overall conditioning, or simply find a supportive network of like-minded fitness enthusiasts, we have the expert coaches and specialized equipment to get you there. We believe that fitness should be challenging, rewarding, and accessible to anyone willing to put in the work.
Unrivaled Community
Join an inclusive group of local athletes who support and push each other through every workout.
Specialty Disciplines
Go beyond traditional WODs with dedicated Olympic Weightlifting and Strongman sessions led by specialized coaches.
Highly Experienced Coaches
Train under certified coaches with over a decade of hands-on experience in strength and safety mechanics.
William Keeley
Head Coach & Meet Director
William is a veteran strength coach and the Lead Meet Director for local weightlifting events. He specializes in mechanical optimization, barbell physics, and preparing athletes for competitive platforms.
Sarah Miller
CrossFit & Strongman Coach
Sarah combines a passion for functional fitness with years of athletic coaching experience. She focuses on helping members safely scale workouts to achieve maximum longevity and performance.
David, 34 yrs
"Lake Washington CrossFit has completely changed how I look at training. The coaching is absolutely world-class, especially when it comes to the technical lifts. The community is incredibly supportive, and there's no ego here."
Jessica, 29 yrs
"I was intimidated to try CrossFit at first, but the team at LWCF made me feel welcome from day one. They helped me scale everything safely, and now I'm lifting weights I never thought possible!"
The CrossFit Arena
Our primary training area featuring extensive custom pull-up rigs, high-grade rubber flooring, and an abundant supply of concept2 rowers, assault bikes, and bumper plates for intense functional conditioning.
Olympic Weightlifting Zone
A dedicated section equipped with premium wooden lifting platforms, competition-grade barbells, and technical training blocks designed for precise snatch and clean-and-jerk development.
Strongman Alley
An outdoor and indoor hybrid training zone featuring heavy-duty yokes, atlas stones, log bars, and sleds to develop real-world, functional brute strength.
Olympic Weightlifting
Focused exclusively on Olympic lifting technique, strength transitions, and speed under the bar, perfect for preparing for USAW competitions.
Strongman Training
An alternative functional strength program utilizing non-traditional objects like stones, logs, and sandbags to build core and grip strength.
Personal Training
One-on-one sessions tailored directly to your specific goals, from injury rehabilitation to elite-level athletic conditioning.
11853 124th Ave NE, Kirkland, Washington, United States
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CrossFit WOD
Entraînement du jour - séance intense et variée
Olympic Weightlifting
Specialized class
Strongman
Specialized class
Open Gym
Accès libre à l'espace d'entraînement
Yoga for Athletes
Specialized class
Strengths
- Highly Experienced Affiliation - Over 14 years of official CrossFit affiliation ensures highly vetted programming and coaching methodologies.
- Specialized Lifting Programs - Rare access to dedicated Olympic Weightlifting and Strongman classes led by expert coaches like William Keeley.
- Welcoming Community - A tight-knit, supportive environment where coaches and members know you by name.
Watch points
- Hidden Entrance - Our location is tucked behind Dania Furniture in an industrial park, which can be slightly tricky to find on your first visit.
- No Sauna or Pool - We focus purely on elite strength and conditioning, meaning we do not house luxury wet-area amenities like saunas, steam rooms, or swimming pools.
CrossFit WOD
Our signature daily workout. It blends cardiovascular endurance, gymnastics, and weightlifting into high-intensity functional movements. Every class is coach-led and completely scalable.
Objective: Overall Conditioning & Functional Strength
Olympic Weightlifting
A technical class focusing strictly on Olympic lifts: the snatch, clean & jerk, and accessory movements. Designed to build explosive power and technical masterclass performance.
Objective: Power, Speed, & Lifting Technique
Strongman
Learn to lift, carry, and push heavy, awkward objects. This class builds practical functional strength, grip durability, and core stability using logs, stones, and yokes.
Objective: Raw Power & Functional Core Strength
Open Gym
Self-guided training hours where members can work on personal goals, accessory exercises, or make up a missed WOD. Coaches are present but not actively leading a class.
Objective: Individual Practice & Strength Development
Yoga for Athletes
A recovery-focused yoga session designed specifically for CrossFitters. It targets tight hips, shoulders, and ankles to increase range of motion and accelerate recovery.
Objective: Mobility, Flexibility, & Recovery
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Lake Washington CrossFit is nestled within the commercial industrial park in northeast Kirkland, WA. This neighborhood is known for its highly accessible, hard-working atmosphere, and is adjacent to several commercial business parks and shopping centers.
Public transport
Accessible via King County Metro bus lines running along 124th Ave NE and NE 124th St.
Parking
We have a dedicated, spacious parking lot directly in front of our facility with plenty of free spaces for members.
Landmarks
Approach
Our philosophy centers around functional excellence, consistent mechanics, and building sustainable strength. We emphasize quality of movement over speed, ensuring athletes stay healthy and resilient.
Methodology
We employ a coach-led, progressive methodology that integrates Olympic lifting mechanics, powerlifting foundations, cardiovascular intervals, and active mobility. Our workouts are designed to build broad, general fitness capabilities.
Progression
Members progress by establishing robust structural baselines, receiving personalized coaching cues, and tracking performance metrics. We offer periodic benchmarks and targeted coaching clinics to measure physical progression.
Unlimited Monthly Membership
- Unlimited access to all CrossFit, Weightlifting, & Strongman classes
- Open Gym access included
- Access to community events and tracking software
3x Per Week Membership
- Up to 12 classes per month
- CrossFit and specialty program flexibility
- Access to tracking software
10-Class Punch Card
- Valid for 10 classes of your choice
- Expires 6 months from purchase
- Perfect for erratic schedules
First visit
Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to your scheduled class. You will be greeted by our coach, given a brief tour of the facility, and briefed on the structure of the day's WOD.
Required equipment
Comfortable athletic wear, flat-soled athletic shoes (preferably trainers or lifting shoes), a personal water bottle, and a sweat towel.
What a typical session looks like
A standard session starts with a coach-led dynamic warm-up (10 min), followed by strength/skill development (20 min), the main Workout of the Day (WOD) (15-20 min), and a cool-down stretch (10 min).
Cardio & Conditioning
Strength & Olympic Lifting
Gymnastics & Bodyweight
Strongman Specialty
The CrossFit Open
An annual global event where our entire gym community rallies to compete, judge, and cheer each other on through officially sanctioned workouts.
Summer Barbecue & Team WOD
A fun outdoor workout session followed by an block party barbecue to celebrate our strong and growing community.
Olympic Weightlifting Clinic
Hands-on, highly technical masterclass led by William Keeley to refine mechanics on the Snatch and Clean & Jerk.
William Keeley
William has been coaching functional fitness and heavy barbell movements for over a decade. He has designed training plans for competitive weightlifters, high school athletes, and people simply trying to move pain-free. He is known for his highly analytical approach to lifting mechanics.
Sarah Miller
Sarah transitioned into strength sports after years of playing collegiate soccer. Her coaching focuses on building bulletproof core strength, mental toughness, and movement patterns that help athletes thrive inside and outside the gym.
CrossFit Inc.
Our official affiliate credentials connecting us to a worldwide network of elite functional fitness boxes.
USA Weightlifting
Our sanctioning partner for hosting official weightlifting meets and technical clinics.
Rogue Fitness
Our primary equipment supplier, ensuring our members train on industry-leading rigs, barbells, and weights.
Flexible memberships tailored for your fitness lifestyle. We offer Unlimited Monthly Memberships, 3x/Week Class Packages, and discounted rates for students, first responders, and military personnel. Drop-in rates are available for visiting CrossFitters.