Deadlifts are a powerful tool to manage bodyweight distribution, build strength, and they translate great to everyday life.

The clear path to strong.

Less confusion.
More progress.

Proven twice-weekly personal strength training
for people who expect more than a traditional gym.

LET’S REDEFINE STRENGTH

Not bodybuilding
Not fantastic fitness fun
Not random acts of variety
Not training to failure
Not pushing past pain
Not bro splits
Not bodybuilding
Not fantastic fitness fun
Not random acts of variety
Not training to failure
Not pushing past pain
Not bro splits
Not bodybuilding
Not fantastic fitness fun
Not random acts of variety
Not training to failure
Not pushing past pain
Not bro splits

Get strong at life’s most important movement patterns.

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The best of biomechanics and skills of strength.

Kelly learning about presses with a personal trainer at The Movement Lab in Raleigh, NC.
Marc working on one arm pushups with a personal trainer at The Movement Lab in Raleigh, NC
Jessica doing pullups with a personal trainer at The Movement Lab in Raleigh, NC.

HEAR FROM OUR CLIENTS

Hear Jessica’s story.

Hear Marc’s story.

Client Reviews

★★★★★
"The improvements I've seen in my life are truly immense. I've lost over 50 lbs of fat, gained muscle, and stabilized and strengthened my knees."
— Andrew
★★★★★
"Working out at the Movement Lab was a transformative experience for me. Their consistent focus on proper form and steady progress led me to doing things I never imagined I could do."
— Jenny
★★★★★
"After the first session, I experienced pain-free movement for the first time in years — something no other treatment had accomplished."
— Alicia
★★★★★
"It's hard to overstate the kind of change that training here had on me."
— Bryan
★★★★★
"I'm not exaggerating when I say that training at The Movement Lab has been better than any physical therapy I've ever done."
— Julie
★★★★★
"The improvements I've seen in my life are truly immense. I've lost over 50 lbs of fat, gained muscle, and stabilized and strengthened my knees."
— Andrew
★★★★★
"Working out at the Movement Lab was a transformative experience for me. Their consistent focus on proper form and steady progress led me to doing things I never imagined I could do."
— Jenny
★★★★★
"After the first session, I experienced pain-free movement for the first time in years — something no other treatment had accomplished."
— Alicia
★★★★★
"It's hard to overstate the kind of change that training here had on me."
— Bryan
★★★★★
"I'm not exaggerating when I say that training at The Movement Lab has been better than any physical therapy I've ever done."
— Julie
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Our clients don't just get stronger. They learn to move well and stay out of pain for the long haul.

1
Schedule intro session
Reach out via our contact form to quickly schedule a complimentary hour with us.
Easy to schedule No pressure
2
Meet with a trainer
Come experience our approach. There's no hard sell. Expect answers to all your questions, a comprehensive movement screen, and a light first session.
Personal history Movement screen First session
3
Show up weekly
First week of training is on us. We handle everything from exercise and weight selection to progressions and regressions. Continue only if you love your progress.
Twice-weekly No contract Consistent progress

HOW WE WORK

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ABOUT THE MOVEMENT LAB

We built The Movement Lab because we were tired of watching people get hurt, burn out, and quit. We wanted to create a place where showing up twice a week was enough. And where you'd actually look forward to it. We’ve combined the best of movement biomechanics and physical therapy (Postural Restoration Institute) with the best of strength training (StrongFirst). Plus, we’ve layered in what has worked best for us and our clients over the years.

Our Training Team

  • Alex Tanskey is the founder and head trainer at The Movement Lab in Raleigh, NC

    Alex Tanskey

    FOUNDER and PERSONAL TRAINER

  • Jake Orndorff is a co-owner and personal trainer at The Movement Lab in Raleigh, NC

    Jake Orndorff

    CO-OWNER and PERSONAL TRAINER

  • Kleanza Cathers is a personal trainer at The Movement Lab in Raleigh, NC

    Kleanza Cathers

    PERSONAL TRAINER

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Clients who invest in our personalized strength training consistently find it far outweighs the hidden costs of the status quo or doing it wrong.

PRICING

Love getting strong.

Expect more than a traditional gym.

Jim performing reverse lunges with personal trainer Kleanza at The Movement Lab in Raleigh, NC
Jake performing squat to benches lunges with personal trainer Alex at The Movement Lab in Raleigh, NC
Jessica performing a barbell deadlift with personal trainer Jake at The Movement Lab in Raleigh, NC

WHAT WE’VE BEEN UP TO

Two big milestones here for Erin. Her first ever unassisted chin-up in the first video. And more recently, first chin-ups since having a baby. She’s consistently shown up for her sessions with @kleanzacathers and follows the program.
Everyone’s got a view on deadlifts. Ours is that when coached well, they’re a tremendous functional exercise. From picking up a heavy object like a grandkid to effectively managing your center of gravity, deadlifts carry over outside the
This client’s made amazing progress in a year. We’re proud of him and his consistency. And we take the “consummate professionals” part to heart! DM “Intro” to schedule your intro session with our Founder Alex.
Our brains remember movement patterns, not muscles. In other words, what you do in the gym carries over to how you move in daily life. The Movement Lab’s training system is the clear path to strong. Our approach will save you time, help you avo
Meet Jake! He’s an owner of The Movement Lab and is passionate about strength training. He’s got a Bachelor’s and Master’s from Logan University in Sports Science and Rehabilitation, and is StrongFirst certified. When he&rs
If you don’t like gyms, want to train privately, have a busy schedule, have recurring pain or movement limitations, don’t know where to start, and want to finally get strong, The Movement Lab is for you.