Atlanta Barbell, located at 185 Sams St B, Decatur, GA, offers a specialized environment with a focus on powerlifting and Olympic lifting. The gym is a popular choice for both novices and seasoned athletes seeking advanced weightlifting facilities. It boasts extended hours and a dedicated staff, making it a prime spot for dedicated lifters looking for focused workouts.
According to customer reviews, Atlanta Barbell provides a wealth of equipment and supportive amenities, alongside training and coaching that many find surpasses other local offerings. The gym's atmosphere is lauded as non-intimidating and welcoming, bolstered by a community of respectful and hardworking members.
Pros:
- Open daily from early morning to late evening.
- Supportive and inclusive environment for diverse gym-goers.
- Good selection of equipment for power and Olympic lifting.
- Positive comments on the cleanliness and organization.
- Personalized features like a belt and lifting shoes storage.
- Provides essential amenities like feminine products in restrooms.
- Helpful and knowledgeable staff and trainers.
- Has specialty machines like a reverse hyper.
- Commended for a non-intimidating and friendly atmosphere.
- Good community vibe with dedicated lifters.
Cons:
- Some complaints about deceptive business practices.
- Limited variety of specialty bars than advertised.
- Facility cleanliness and maintenance issues noted by some users.
Location / Contact
- Address: 185 Sams St B, Decatur, GA 30030, United States
- Email:[email protected]
- Website:atlantabarbell.com
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Reviews (20)
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Except the peak hours, this place remains quite free or moderately crowded.
This business has a rating of 4.8-star.
This business has 20 reviews.
The address is: 185 Sams St B, Decatur, GA 30030, United States .
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Wakka
4 years ago
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.
Jingning
4 years ago
The coaches are fantastic and are super knowledgeable and friendly. There are soo many squat racks, so you'll never be waiting on equipment. Alex runs a fantastic women's barbell club, and the community there is great. I gain leaps and bounds on my strength training working with her.
MrLL
4 years ago
Atlanta Barbell is the real deal. Other reviewers appropriately reviewed the facility - it's a weightlifter's dream - so I won't touch on that here. I found Atlanta Barbell when I was seeking to safely learn the big compound lifts from a …
Karel Vandromme
7 years ago
I've enjoyed being around other lifters that are focused on Starting Strength and basic/Olympic barbell lifts. I've 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 I'm 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 I've met is co-owner Dee that opens the gym before I wake up. She's 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 don't want to take them home.The best part is they have coffee, good music and plenty of chalk.
B.R.E.T T
7 years ago
The trainers at this gym are all incredibly nice people and are 100% serious about their craft and your safety. You don't have to get training but if you're a complete beginner like I was, you're definitely gonna want it. I did a package of …
Daniel Higgins
7 years ago
Been a member a little over a month and have loved every second of it. This is not a gym that people join don't get stronger. First of all it takes commitment, but if you're willing to put in the work (3x/week), use the occasional coaching …
Chuck Norris
7 years ago
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 you're lifting properly and provide advice on how and …
Amy Doyle
7 years ago
There's 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 doesn't get any better than this, folks. Did I mention the …
Andrea Marcon
7 years ago
Great space and wonderful coaches. The atmosphere is welcoming and far from intimidating.I've been working with Alex for more than a year and I can honestly say I would …
emeline renz
8 years ago
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!