Bay Area Barbell

If you're in the area and not training here, you best believe you're missing out on one of the best powerlifting communities to be a part of. Different than your traditional 24 hour or big box gym, people are always friendly and ready to help out with spotting, technique checks, and pausing what they're doing to cheer you on while youre putting up weight.

Stop by and check it out if you haven't already!

Attended the USAPL 2022 Winter Swolestice on 12/10 where my son was a powerlifter participant. This 2 story gym is a pure powerlifting gym, compact. Since there was an scheduled event, I did not notice any treadmills or cardio related equipment, probably on the 2nd floor perhaps? Situated in a commercial area with not a lot of traffic. I like the feel to this gym - just get in there, do your thing and leave. The owners here are very nice, young gentlemen. Hope your gym thrives! Good luck!

I recently got into powerlifting over the last few months and I gotta say... this place became home. New equipment, a variety of bars, 4 combo racks, a room called "the dungeon" to do accessories in and take quality pictures, amazing body work sessions upstairs for warm up or recovery (separate from the membership). It's the perfect place to train for a comp or just train during off season.

My favorite part? The people. I live across carquinez bridge but the gym and its people are so worth paying toll for. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming. The owners Tai, Bryan and Toney are extremely hospitable and will treat you like family. I think I speak for everyone that goes to this gym when I say the support and love between everyone is amazing.

I feel very lucky and grateful having started my powerlifting journey here, and finding a home along the way.

What a great gym this place is! Lots of free weights to use. Plenty of space to get your workout on. I was here for a weightlifting event. The comradely amongst the staff, weightlifters, and family is definitely family-centered. The staff treat you well. It can get a little cold in the evening. They also offer retail items that promote the business. There was a food truck and outhouses outside.

Great vibes and atmosphere! Competition grade equipment including multiple combo racks, calibrated KG plates for both powerlifting and weightlifting, all the power bars and weightlifting bars you can ask for (including an Eleiko bar!) I wish I could describe every single amazing piece of equipment they have but you'll have to see for yourself.

The Bay Area Barbell owners Toney, Tai, and Bryan are all accommodating and extremely welcoming and helpful! (They're also strong as f***!)

I highly recommend this gym for anyone looking for a powerlifting/weightlifting gym and even bodybuilding as they have a bodybuilding room called 'the dungeon' and the lighting is immaculate. Bay Area Barbell is also working towards being able to host USAPL meets so stay tuned for that as well.

Overall I would say after training here for 4 straight months I would recommend this gym to everyone.

Best place to train in the East Bay. Super friendly environment with the best equipment available.

The premier powerlifting gym in the Bay Area. It's got a lot to offer the most veteran lifters and the most newest lifters. I highly recommend you check it out.