It's better to go early when it first opens or sometime after 9pm. Then you'll have a squat rack all to yourself because they're always full throughout the day. You can bring your ball to shoot hoops or check one out at the equipment counter. They're usually all taken in the late afternoon hours unless you want to use a women's ball. This gym is a good place to shoot hoops, but if you want to lift, then invest in your own free weights, join a local gym, or workout at the Poly or West.