It's actually better than the setup I had in college. We basically have the building essentials for improving kids' athletics and injury prevention.
Janna Schrock
Strength & Conditioning Coach, Mesa High School, Arizona
Since 1976 · Engineered in the USA
Custom Weight Rooms Built to Outlast Your Program
Commercial strength equipment and 3D-designed facilities for schools, universities, pro teams and tactical units.
1976Founded by Dave & Linda Schroeder — 50 years of strength (1976–2026)
LifetimeSamson Lifetime Warranty backing equipment built for high-volume use
50+Published weight room case studies across high school, college & pro
$0Complimentary 2D / 3D CAD layout design before you commit
Verified Coach Testimonials
Trusted by Coaches Who Train Champions
Video Testimonial
Holmes Community College
Andy Wood
Vice President & Athletic Director
We share our room with all athletes, all sports and my weights classes… having durability and having tough equipment is the key.
Greg Hennington
Head Football Coach, Los Lunas High School, New Mexico
Video Testimonial
Calallen High School
Charlie Reeve
Athletic Director / Head Football Coach
It looks great. I can't tell you how many people I've had come in saying they can't believe it looks just like the renderings they made.
Zach Fears
Head Strength & Conditioning, Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Video Testimonial
University of Hawaiʻi
Tommy Heffernan
Strength & Conditioning Coordinator
First day I walked in here my jaw hit the floor. This is by far the best weight room I've ever seen as a high school teacher in the state of Arizona.
Bill Godsill
Head Football Coach, Dobson High School, Mesa, Arizona
Video Testimonial
St. Andrew's Episcopal School
Ray Wright
Director of Sports Performance, Austin, Texas
Equipment Proven at the Highest Levels of Sport
Our Experience
Celebrating 50 Years of Strength (1976–2026)
Five decades of building, testing and refining equipment alongside working strength coaches means every Samson rack carries field-proven knowledge — not catalog guesswork. Here is what that experience delivers to your program.
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A Half-Century of Innovation
Founded in 1976 with a commitment to industrial-strength durability, Samson grew from a New Mexico startup into a trusted partner for NFL, NCAA and tactical programs — with equipment built to last a lifetime. Read our story.
02
The Legacy Series Podcast
For our 50th anniversary, we sat down with legends of strength and conditioning. Long-time customers such as Jeff Madden and Richard McClure explain how Samson has anchored championship cultures for decades on the Strength Coach Podcast.
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Elite Global Footprint
From high school weight rooms to military tactical facilities and international Olympic centers, our custom solutions are engineered for high-volume, high-performance environments across North America and beyond.
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Built by Coaches, for Coaches
Our coach-first philosophy means every rack and machine is refined through collaboration with top strength professionals to maximize safety, flow and performance. See our custom weight room solutions.
Project Showcase
Latest Weight Room Case Studies
Real installations, real athletes. Each project was planned with a Samson 3D layout and built for the program's training volume, sports mix and space.
Del Norte High School Weight Room Renovation, Albuquerque
A complete facility overhaul featuring 8 Flex Rack stations, Samson bumper plates, barbells and dumbbells.
8 Flex Rack StationsHigh SchoolRenovation
Kamehameha Schools' Elite Weight Room, Honolulu
The Warriors now train in a custom Samson weight room built to support year-round athletic development.
Year-Round TrainingCustom RacksMulti-Sport
Inside Cloudcroft High School's New Weight Room
A 12-station, college-level weight room complete with a mezzanine cardio deck and Flex Racks.
12 StationsMezzanine Cardio DeckFlex Racks
Samson x Tee Box: The Ultimate Golf Performance Facility
A plug-and-play franchise solution merging elite strength training with golf-specific player development.
Franchise-ReadyGolf PerformanceIdaho Falls
Calallen High School Reimagines Its Weight Room
Designed for high-volume training, efficient athlete flow and long-term durability in Corpus Christi.
High-VolumeTraffic Flow DesignTexas
St. Andrew's Episcopal School's $32 Million Athletics Complex
Custom Samson racks deliver elite function, durability and coach-driven design in Austin.
$32M ComplexCustom RacksAustin
Why Elite Programs Choose Samson
More than off-the-shelf equipment. Built by athletes who serve your athletes.
Our team isn't a sales floor chasing a quick order. We are former athletes and coaches who understand training flow, athlete safety and what breaks under daily team use.
Flexible Product Customization
Rack configurations, attachments, storage, colors and logos engineered around your program.
Best-in-Industry Customer Service
One dedicated team from first measurement through delivery, installation and support.
Samson Lifetime Warranty
Confidence for boards and budget holders that this investment will serve athletes for years.
Equipment Lines
View All Products Commercial Strength Equipment Built to Order
Power Racks
Custom and Flex power racks configured for platforms, storage and sport-specific attachments.
Explore RacksRigs
Multi-station training rigs that maximize athletes per square foot in team sessions.
Explore RigsWeight Benches
Flat, incline and adjustable benches engineered for heavy daily use by full teams.
Explore BenchesStrength Machines
Plate-loaded and selectorized machines for targeted strength and injury prevention.
Explore MachinesBarbells
Olympic and specialty bars built for everything from Olympic lifts to max-effort squats.
Explore BarbellsDumbbells
Commercial dumbbells and storage racks sized to your team's full weight range.
Explore DumbbellsPlates
Bumper and training plates, including custom-branded options for your program.
Explore PlatesStorage
Plate trees, bar holders and wall storage that keep floors clear and sessions safe.
Explore StorageCommercial Flooring
Rubber flooring and platform inserts that protect slabs and absorb dropped loads.
Explore Flooring Design · Build · Deliver
From First Sketch to Final Install
A proven workflow refined over five decades. Learn every step in The Samson Process.
3D Render Consultation
See exactly how your weight room will look before a single piece of equipment is ordered. Lifelike renders preview the final layout, zones and branding.
Schedule a MeetingHow We Build
Curious what makes Samson the toughest, most durable equipment in the industry? Discover how our fabrication team engineers durability into every weld.
Learn MoreView Our Facilities
Since 1976, we've equipped facilities nationwide with high-quality, made-to-order weight room solutions. Browse projects by facility type and region.
View Facilities Complimentary Service
Secure Buy-In With a Complimentary 3D Facility Design
A weight room upgrade is a major capital decision. We eliminate the guesswork and give you the visual data needed to win approval from boards, boosters and stakeholders.
Send us your facility measurements and our 2D / 3D layout team will build a precision, CAD-exported mockup tailored to your goals:
- Optimized Traffic Flow: designated training zones and clear walkways for athlete safety.
- Maximum Versatility: visualize how racks and accessories support every sport in your program.
- Stakeholder-Ready Renderings: professional visuals that help administrators say "yes."
- Total Transparency: see your colors and branding before a single dollar is spent.
2D / 3DCAD Layout Team
Buyer's Guide
Weight Room Procurement Checklist
Whether you are an athletic director, facility planner or international procurement manager, gathering these details up front shortens the design cycle and produces a more accurate proposal.
Cooperative Purchasing Available
Samson Equipment participates as a contract holder with OMNIA Partners, helping eligible U.S. public schools, universities and agencies simplify procurement.
Room Dimensions & Ceiling Height
Length, width, ceiling clearance, columns, doors and windows determine rack height and platform placement.
Athletes Per Session
Peak class or team size sets the number of stations needed to keep every athlete working.
Sports & Training Methods
Olympic lifting, powerlifting, rehab or tactical fitness each shape rack attachments and machine selection.
Branding & Color Standards
Share logos and color codes so renderings match your program identity from day one.
Delivery Access & Site Location
Loading docks, elevator sizes and country of delivery help us plan freight and installation logistics.
Budget Cycle & Approval Timeline
Board, booster or fiscal-year deadlines let us schedule designs and proposals when you need them.
FAQ
Questions Buyers Ask
Straight answers for athletic directors, strength coaches and facility buyers planning a new or renovated weight room.
All FAQsWhat types of facilities does Samson Equipment build?
Samson designs and outfits high school weight rooms, collegiate athletic training facilities, professional team facilities, golf performance centers and military tactical fitness facilities. Every project is engineered for high-volume, high-performance training environments.
Is the 3D weight room layout design really complimentary?
Yes. Send us your facility measurements and our 2D/3D layout team builds a precision, CAD-exported mockup showing traffic flow, training zones, rack configurations, colors and branding so you can secure approval from boards, boosters and stakeholders before you commit.
Can Samson equipment be customized with our school colors and logo?
Yes. Flexible product customization is a core part of every Samson project. Rack configurations, storage, attachments, frame colors and program branding are specified during the design phase and previewed in your 3D rendering.
Does Samson work with international buyers?
Samson's custom solutions serve training environments across North America and beyond, including international Olympic training centers. International buyers should share the site location, room dimensions, delivery access and target timeline so our team can advise on equipment selection, freight and installation coordination.
What warranty does Samson offer?
Samson equipment is backed by the Samson Lifetime Warranty. Contact our team for full warranty terms that apply to your specific equipment package.
How can U.S. public-sector buyers purchase Samson equipment?
Samson Equipment participates as a contract holder with OMNIA Partners, a cooperative purchasing organization that can simplify procurement for eligible public schools, universities and government agencies.
Ready to Build the Toughest Weight Room in Your Conference?
Share your space and goals. Our design team will turn them into a stakeholder-ready 3D plan.