Welcome to Movement LIC – one of NYC’s original premier climbing facilities with over 23,000 square feet of climbing 45 ft. high, dynamic walls, and a wide range of climbing. You’ll love our massive lead climbing cave and indoor rendition of The Gunks’ infamous “Buddha” roof boulder. Our bouldering and rope climbs range from beginner to advanced and are reset weekly.
upcoming classes
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Sunrise Yoga
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Climbing Club ages 5-6 (Class Full)
After School
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Climbing Club ages 7-9 (Class Full)
After School
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Climbing Club ages 9-12
After School
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Climbing Club ages 13-17 (Class Full)
After School
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Rock Climbing 4 Every 1
Meet Ups
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Peak Performance Team - Recreational
Adult Team
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Peak Performance Team -Intermediate
Adult Team
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Introduction to Rope Climbing (Class Full)
Introductory
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Climbing Club ages 7-9 (Class Full)
After School
social connections
Find your people. Move together. Join in February and get 15% off February dues + $0 initiation!
💕 Unlimited climbing at all Movement locations nationwide
💕 Unlimited yoga & fitness classes
💕 Two first-time guest passes per day
💕 Monthly guest pass
💕 Gear & apparel discounts
💕 Free intro classes
💕 Exclusive member events
💕 Exclusive discounts and perks with partner brands
Meet new people, build connections, and discover something you`ll love. Head to the link in our bio to join!
p.s. - Already a member? When you refer a friend to monthly membership in February, you get a $50 membership credit (or 15 days added to your annual membership) and your friend gets 15% off February + $0 initiation. Head to the link in our bio to learn more!
Climbing plastic rocks = the best way to start your day 🤷🏻♀️ we don’t make the rules
There’s only a few days left to get 25% off your January dues + $0 initiation. Check out the link in our bio to make every morning a good morning ☀️
that feeling when you top out your project and achieve full synchronization 😮💨
Train like a comp kid 💪 core workout edition
Looking for a quick and easy core workout to supplement your climbing? Follow along with Coach Justin to boost your strength, stability, and control on the wall and off!
🏋️ 45 seconds on ⏱️ 15 seconds rest
1️⃣ Leg raises + add hip raises
2️⃣ Mountain climbers + knee to elbow crossovers
3️⃣ Superman holds + single arm reaches
4️⃣ Triple crunch + hold at top
5️⃣ Knee tucks + straight leg raises
🔁 repeat for 2-3x sets
new member meetups 🙂↔️
whether you just joined or you’re on your 5th key fob, we gotchu! check out our sweet schedule of member events running through february + share with your friends ➡️
Ever wish you could climb after hours?
In just over a week, Owl Night returns to Movement LIC for 12 hours of climbing, competing, and community fun—all in support of @paracliffhangers 🦉
From an overnight endurance comp to mini-clinics, hammocks, and late-night laps under the lights, this is not your average gym night.
📍 Movement LIC
🗓️ January 24
⏰ 4PM–4AM
🔗 Register via link in bio to snag tix from PCH
This could be YOU 🫵
Whether you’ve been looking for a new hobby, or a reason to put more stickers on your water bottle, you won’t regret trying climbing.
Hit the link in our bio to take advantage of our $0 initiation and 25% off January deal before it leaves at the end of the month!
Meet your Gowanus head setter 🤠Chris has been setting at Gowanus since the gym opened in 2022 and is one of the minds behind the movement you love. Get to know him and his setting career below 👇
1. How did you begin setting?
I started setting back when I worked at First Ascent in Chicago. I’d done just about everything at the gym. I worked front desk, youth programs, even helped with construction, and till I eventually got a shot at setting. Once I started, I was hooked. Setting was the right mix of creativity, problem-solving, and fitness.
2.Favorite move to set?
Something balance-y.
3. Have you had any memorable career highlights or routes you’ve set?
In 2025, we set the Grey Wall zone at Gowanus as a kind of curated history of routesetting. Each section represented a different era or style: one was hyper-futuristic with maximalist features and overlapping holds; right next to it was a “moon board” or 90’s-style wall that was a sea of one-handed crimps. Another zone was themed around circles, and one more had a big stacked-volume feature. It was a cool mix of eras and aesthetics all living on the same wall. I was really happy with how it turned out. (anyone remember this set 👀)
4. Favorite place to climb outside?
Horse Pens 40 in Alabama.
5. What are you doing when you’re not climbing?
Cooking and exploring new food spots around the city. I’m a pretty adventurous eater, so I’m always on the lookout for something I haven’t tried before.
Our directors
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Jason
Beckmann
Gym Director
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Onyx
Jackson-Preston
Assistant Gym Director
meet our partners
We partner with organizations that help bring down social and physical barriers to climbing and who are committed to preserving and protecting the planet.
say hello
We’d love to hear from you if you have questions, comments, or ideas.
FAQs
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What’s included with a Movement LIC membership?
Your Movement LIC membership gives you unlimited access to climbing, yoga, and fitness at all Movement gyms. Enjoy free classes and clinics, guest passes, and exclusive discounts on gear and programs—everything you need to climb, train, and move.
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When is Movement LIC open, and what are the least busy times?
Movement LIC is open Monday–Friday, 6am–11pm, and Saturday–Sunday, 9am–10pm. The gym is usually quietest in the mornings and early afternoons on weekdays and afternoons and evenings on weekends.
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Where is Movement LIC located, and how do I get there (parking + transit)?’
Movement LIC is located in Long Island City at 11-11 44th Dr, Queens. We’re steps from Court Square Station, served by the 7, E, G, and M subway lines, and near bus routes Q67, Q101, Q103, B32, and E62. Limited street parking is available in the gym’s immediate vicinity, so we recommend arriving by public transit.
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What amenities does this gym have (bouldering, rope climbing, yoga/fitness, showers, etc.)?
Movement LIC offers rope climbing with walls up to 45 ft, lead cave, two floors of bouldering, a fitness mezzanine with weight and cardio equipment, and unlimited yoga and fitness classes. You’ll also find locker rooms with showers, a gear shop, bike storage room, and community lounge areas.
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I’m new—how do I start? Do you offer an intro class or a trial membership?
We’ve got you covered! Whether you’re learning the ropes or starting with bouldering, our intro classes are the perfect way to start your climbing journey. We also offer a 15-day trial membership that gives you unlimited access to climbing, yoga, and fitness—plus free gear rentals, access to both intro bouldering and intro ropes classes, and a waived initiation fee if you join afterward
Learn more about trial memberships here.