Hey, just want to put my two cents in here since I go to Planet fitness near me (It's the cheapest and I'm a grad student.. so it works for me!)
Yes, there's a lunk alarm but I have never once seen it used
I know the franchises are all a little different, but mine does have a squat rack and I've deadlifted numerous times without a problem
They have all the equipment I've needed for NROL4W. They do not have those aerobic steps because they do not do classes, but for things I need a step for they have a 30minute circuit area set up with step-like things in there, so I use those. Yes there in an abundance of Smith machines, but since there is also a squat rack and many of the silly boys in there flock to the Smith machines anyway I haven't had much trouble getting to use it.
All in all it's not a terrible gym. They have plenty of plates and I've never heard any rules about "no powerlifting". The grunt thing is not really enforced either. People make a little noise when they lift and I guess they understand that to some extent. I also haven't seen anyone making excessive noise though.
Just my two cents :-)
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