Easy to access location.Has the proper equipment I need.No issues

Excellent facility, nice staff, and solid place to train.Ive trained here while on business in Atlanta and it was worth the drive to get here and do my powerlifting session here. They have great equipment, weights, and accessories to get your training done right.Easy parking, locker room, and pretty good size place. Recommended.

Atlanta barbell is the best gym I’ve ever trained at! I can’t recommend it enough. They have so many racks and equipment, you will never have to wait for anything!

This is THE spot for weight training in the ATL. Alex and co. run an amazing gym with everything you could want. Great for beginners, and highly recommend the coaching.

Excellent gym for power and Olympic lifting. Rarely full, great cleaning procedures, all types of people and levels of strength present. Reasonable rates, easy entry, and a smattering of equipment besides the traditional (and best) barbell.

Best gym Ive ever been to. Tons of equipment and weights. Very spacious with areas for all types of workouts!

This is a top notch facility for Olympic lifting. Legit bars. Legit plates. Platforms. No pushy coaches acting like they know everything. Very chill and great place to train. This facility has assisted me in my goal to get back to qualifying for the American Open.The schedule is by far the greatest thing about this gym. Open gym everyday. Thank you for letting me train here.I can’t tell you how hard it is to find a facility like this with open gym everyday all day. Extremely reasonably priced as well for the amount of Olympic lifting and powerlifting setups you have access to which is A LOT.

Staff are wonderful. Even during peak its not over crowded. For the cost its great value

Walked in and was very surprised how clean the gym was! Very well maintained! The staff is very friendly and helpful. Keep the good work!

Says open, not a single soul. very heartening for somebody who is 7 weeks out from a meet and drove 2hrs to get to a gym.

My previous gym closed & this has been an excellent replacement. The owners are responsive & signing up was a breeze. Plenty of powerlifting equipment, great ours, & even at busier times Im never held up. The members are great & Covid guidelines are followed as close as Ive seen any gym do. I havent signed up with a coach, but their clients definitely look satisfied. For anyone on the fence, I highly recommend this gym!

The coaches are fantastic and are super knowledgeable and friendly. There are soo many squat racks, so youll never be waiting on equipment. Alex runs a fantastic womens barbell club, and the community there is great. I gain leaps and bounds on my strength training working with her.

Atlanta Barbell is the real deal. Other reviewers appropriately reviewed the facility - its a weightlifters dream - so I wont touch on that here. I found Atlanta Barbell when I was seeking to safely learn the big compound lifts from a professional.Whether youre completely new to weightlifting, or youre experienced and want to take your training to a more advanced level, this gym and its team of trainers are unmatched anywhere else in ATL. Ive lifted since college but it wasnt until I trained with Alex here that I learned real, confident, safe technique. In a mere few months, Alexs knowledge of anatomy and physiology changed the way I understood the big compound movements. He is extremely educated in his domain and has an excellent one-on-one coaching ability. And on a personal note, Alex immediately comes off as a genuine, honest, good dude. Ive never been more happy with a decision than I was when I decided to join Atlanta Barbell, and I will forever evangelize for this gym among friends and acquaintances. Thank you!

Been a member a little over a month and have loved every second of it. This is not a gym that people join dont get stronger. First of all it takes commitment, but if youre willing to put in the work (3x/week), use the occasional coaching session, ask questions, be open and listen to feedback, take care of your body, and so on, you will become stronger.I knew from my first workout at Atlanta Barbell that it was special and that I was going to love exercising there. I decided to completely commit from day one. And you know what? Its working! Only 1 month in and Im already making strides like Ive never made before! Ive gained 7 pounds and added 25 pounds to my squat! In one month!Working out at Atlanta Barbell has become my favorite hobby. I love the facility, the coaches are knowledgeable, friendly, and very helpful, and the community is welcoming and caring. I cant wait to spend many more months getting strong at Atlanta Barbell!

Knowledgeable and professional coaching. Impressive facilities. Nice vibe. You could spend a lot of your time spinning your wheels reading and watching videos on proper form, cues, and programming, or, spend an hour with a coach (shout-out to Alex). I would recommend this place to both residents and visitors. Wish we had a place like this in Greenville, SC.

The powerlifting movements, coached at this facility, by these coaches, are the most valuable exerices, by far, that anyone can do, to improve their quality of life. And if you have spinal pain, I highly encourage improved strength, via this method of training, as an essential approach to long-term improvement. I hope to refer many patients here for the benefits that are unique to weight training exercise.

Amazing barbell training center.

I love this place! The front desk staff and the coaches are the nicest, and the workouts are killer. Youll leave every class feeling like you accomplished something.

Ive enjoyed being around other lifters that are focused on Starting Strength and basic/Olympic barbell lifts. Ive been doing the program almost a year and have made excellent improvements in my lifts following the advice I received from trainer/owner Alex Kennedy.My typical routine involves morning workouts and Im so glad that there are always plenty of open squat racks available. No waiting for racks here. Actually, the gym has plenty of space to add squat racks should they be required to do so. The only other employee Ive met is co-owner Dee that opens the gym before I wake up. Shes typically working as a trainer at by the time I arrive. Preaching squat depths and hip thrusts. Both are extremely approachable.The place is not some fancy spa or globo gym, however it is always clean and organized. Everybody knows to put the weights and bars back in place. They even have a place to keep your lifting shoes and belt if you dont want to take them home.The best part is they have coffee, good music and plenty of chalk.

Great gym, great staff. Unfortunately it is a bit far from me, but dont let that stop you if you are close by. I would highly recommend it to anyone who asked about it.

Great atmosphere if your into working out and getting after it. Love the Co-ed heavy training. Everyone comes in serious; male or female. Plenty of racks, plenty of weight...i just feel stronger when I walk in the place.

After my lift this weekend, one of the owners (Alex Kennedy) told my boyfriend while I was in the bathroom that I wasnt welcome to return because my squat was not deep enough... Im a new lifter, building not only my strength but also my confidence. I know I have a lot to learn. I didnt expect to get banned from the gym because Im trying to get better. It says a lot that Alex couldnt tell me this personally.Unless you have perfect form, I advise you look elsewhere.

Fantastic gym for strength training. Equipment is in great shape. Staff is friendly and helpful. Members take care of what they use and return things to their proper places. No waiting in line for a rack. No hex plates. No issues with parking.

New Location! Ample parking, 11 barbell racks, three platforms, full set of dumbbells, indoor prowler track, full bathrooms with showers, training room, mobility space. Best gym for strength training in Atlanta. Not a cross fit gym. Great community, excellent trainers. Air conditioning!

Ive trained and competed at this gym and I love it. Always full of the most helpful and welcoming people, even if youre not a gym person. Highly recommend training here.

Great space and wonderful coaches. The atmosphere is welcoming and far from intimidating.Ive been working with Alex for more than a year and I can honestly say I would have never made so much progress without his guidance.If you can no longer hold a squat on the toilet and decide to do something about it, this is the place to be.Also, this is not a ZOO.People actually put plates/bars away and there will be no shirtless grunting or flexing in front of the mirror (there are actually no mirrors).

Alex is a great trainer. Understands the technicalities of each lift and more importantly is able to effectively communicate and instruct how to lift properly; able to discern whether youre lifting properly and provide advice on how and what to adjust to improve your form; and has a very deep understanding of muscles, tendons, ligaments and their connection to each lift. The unique thing about this gym is that therere lots of female members, rather uncommon for a lifting gym. Its a very comfortable and welcoming environment for women.

I really like Atlanta Barbell (and Im picky as Hell about gyms). Its a great place for serious training. Its clean, has lots of cages/platforms, enough parking and a friendly, yet down-to-business atmosphere.

The trainers at this gym are all incredibly nice people and are 100% serious about their craft and your safety. You dont have to get training but if youre a complete beginner like I was, youre definitely gonna want it. I did a package of 4 with Alex and he was excellent. Not everyone at the gym follows the Starting Strength program (and you absolutely wont look weird if you dont) but most did including myself. I enjoyed it for its simplicity, effectiveness, and the ability to visibly see linear gains every time I worked out. Its the first time I actually gained significant progress in weight lifting. The equipment is of extremely high quality as well. Nothing in the Atlanta area compares to the size of this place or its community. Whether youre a complete beginner or veteran training to compete, this is a great place to be.

Ive been training here for just shy of a year, under Dee Fordellas instruction. As a middle-aged, novice trainee serious about improving strength, I have found Atlanta Barbell to be an incredible resource. Theres no better equipped barbell gym anywhere. The coaches are knowledgeable, friendly, and serious about strength training in safe and productive manner. Trainees of all levels of advancement train here, and Ive seen folks make almost unbelievable progress (including yours truly). Ill add that Dee is also training an elderly family member with serious mobility impairment. TL;DR: The best gym in Atlanta for strength training no matter level of lifters experience.

I really like this gym. Decent hours and has necessary equipment for powerlifting. I did a lifting session with Alex and he was easy to understand and get along with. I will be back for more.

Bare bones gym focusing on weightlifting, but has some cardio equipment, too. They say the rates are reasonable. You can either become a member or just drop in. Weightlifters are friendly, even though they look hardcore. Lots of trainers around to help or answer questions.

This review is long overdue. I have been a member for over a year now. I joined because I wanted to prepare for my first powerlifting contest, also held at Atlanta Barbell. Before joining, I trained in my garage, and felt it might be impractical to travel so far to train there on a long term basis (over 30 miles one way). Guess what? I havent looked back since. I realized my core reasons for staying included perspective and the availability of quality coaching. Regarding perspective, I might pat myself on the back for squatting 225 in my garage, or even a globo gym like Lifetime. But as I look around Atlanta Barbell when I train, I see that members set the bar high (see what I did there?) Regarding coaching, Atlanta Barbell has several coaches with the Starting Strength certification, which is very rigorous. Anytime I need a tweak to technique or programming, or even a major overhaul, I know trustworthy coaching is right there. That could be a focused, one on one session, or it could be a simple comment, in passing (Your elbows are flaring).This is timely: dont get it twisted: this is NOT that other barbell gym, in East Atlanta Village, that bans police and active duty military. It so happens that I have felt very pleased when I have seen LEO vehicles in the parking lot, because they were training inside. And my son the Marine has trained there and gotten coaching, when hes been home on leave, and proudly wears his Atlanta Barbell T shirt wherever else hes trained, around the world.

Theres nowhere better than Atlanta Barbell if you want to get strong. They have top-notch equipment, extremely knowledgeable staff, and a low-key, friendly atmosphere. It really doesnt get any better than this, folks. Did I mention the extremely knowledgeable staff? You certainly dont have to hire Alex, Dee, Niki, or Cassi for coaching, but youll be doing yourself a favor if you do. Also plenty of space and equipment for Olympic lifting or Crossfit-style workouts. I cant imagine training anywhere else. (And by the way, this is NOT a meathead gym. Im a 47-year-old mother of three, and Im completely comfortable at Atlanta Barbell.)

This is a great place to train. Great coaches, great equipment and an encouraging community. If you understand how important it is to be strong, this is the place to be in Decatur.

Huge facility! Great equipment and a very knowledgeable staff - all Starting Strength Coaches. One of the best places in Atlanta Ive lifted.

Fantastic facility with all you need for a serious workout. The best drop-in rates Ive come across as well.

Excellent gym to get stronger using the barbell lifts. I would recommend Alex to anyone.

Fantastic gym with unbeatable equipment. Used the gym while attending a Starting Strength Seminar and the staff were of much help with navigating nearby hotspots!

I started playing sports as a child. When I began to play football in 7th grade our Coach Alred introduced us to strength training in the gym. There was no flash or shine, it smelled like hard work, and the good pain was weakness leaving the body. Serious people with goals to achieve.If you want to get strong without interruption with your own plans or you need help from a highly qualified trainer this is where you go. The owners and members are great people too.

Awesome facility a great staff and an awesome atmosphere to train in.

Atlanta Barbell is THE place to go for no-nonsense strength training. It is a very clean, organized, and professional environment that will welcome you with a smile and an open squat rack. This gym is nothing like the bro health clubs where people are often found throwing weights around with a rude pretension and grunting as if they are impersonating zoo animals. The sense of community between the members seems to be very strong and welcoming. Upon my first visit I was treated like a regular. It does not matter if you have been lifting weights for 50 years or zero years; the coaches here will turn you into a pipe-swinging, red meat eating beast. Highly recommended. I dont know what the deal is with the one star reviewers. They can go kick rocks, respectively.

Ive been lifting at Atlanta Barbell for about 15 months now - needless to say, I think Ive found a home that meets my wants and needs for a gym. Ive personally received training from Alex, Dee, and Niki - they have been able to correct longstanding bad habits with my form and training regimen that Ive learned through years of uncoached training.In addition, my wife began lifting for the first time 15 months ago and has also trained with Alex, Dee, and Niki. She has seen steady progress with her form and strength throughout our time here and continues to excel under the watchful eyes of the coaching staff.Their new facility on Sams Street exceeds my expectations of a strength training gym and I look forward to training there for many years to come.

Atlanta Barbell has solid equipment in a decent-sized space with plenty of parking, professional and knowledgeable staff in a well-run facility. I love this place!

Super friendly staff and good equipment. If you only plan on visiting, bring cash or use PayPal for a day pass.

Great gym, lots of plates and bars. Great for people of all experience levels.

This is the best place for weightlifting in the area. No need to try and parasitize a crossfit location.

Best place to train in Atlanta. Expert coaches, top of the line equipment, beautiful facility, friendly staff and members.

This place is home. Plenty of equipment that is well maintained and great people.

Amazing gym! Owners and staff are very helpful and wonderful people!

Nice gym! Did a powerlifting meet here a while back. No foo foo equipment, just squat racks and deadlift platforms, just how I like it.

The only starting strength gym in Atlanta.Great people.

Lots of good people, great equipment selection, decently priced as well.

Great place to lift.

Nice equipment. Great coaches

I did a drop in here and this place is the most legit gym in atlanta!!

Best gym in Atlanta, GA.

Tremendous