
Train with a CSCS. Right in Gowanus.
Henry Carr designs each session to teach you the fundamentals. Strength, mobility, hypertrophy — you'll learn to manage your own training.
Ever wonder who's behind the programming?
Henry Carr. Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Former collegiate rugby player. After eight years in NYC finance and tech, he knows exactly what it means to have no time and high standards. He built HMC Athletic to teach you the fundamentals you need to train on your own.
Certifications you can feel in every session

CSCS credential
A Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist designs your programming. That's the gold standard.

Focus graduate
Graduated from the Focus Personal Training Institute with hands-on, science-backed training methods.

Collegiate rugby
Former collegiate rugby player who knows what it takes to build real strength and resilience.

NYC finance roots
Spent years in NYC finance and tech. I understand tight schedules and high stress firsthand.

Movement mastery
Every session teaches you the fundamentals. You'll leave knowing how to train on your own.
Training in Gowanus that actually sticks
Henry's programming taught me how to move properly, not just how to lift heavy. I finally understand what "bracing" means. Three months in, I deadlift confidently and my back doesn't hurt anymore.
Alex Torres
Finance Associate, works in Park Slope

I'd been bouncing between gyms for years never knowing what I was doing. Henry breaks down every movement: why it matters, what it targets, how to fix your form. It's like hiring a coach who actually teaches.
Priya Sharma
Tech Product Manager, lives in Gowanus

The hour-long sessions are packed. We cover strength, mobility, and conditioning without wasting a second. I get home, eat, and still have time for work. That efficiency is the whole reason I keep coming back.
Jordan Whitfield
Consultant, trains after work in Brooklyn

I was nervous about starting strength training—I didn't want to look lost. Henry made everything clear from day one. Now I know my squat depth, my deadlift cues, and when to push versus when to back off.
Maya Chen
Registered Nurse, trains before shifts

One trainer, 7+ years of NYC grit, and a CSCS that delivers results
Every session is built on movement mastery, not volume. The numbers reflect what consistent, efficient programming actually produces.
2018
NYC finance & tech
1
Certification
1
Trainer per client
100%
Custom programming
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