Big Tex Gym

Great variety of equipment, great community of lifters, never too packed, not for those who prefer a luxury gym experience, this is more for the people who want to leave it all out of the field. Grunge vibe, if you close your eyes and just listen you hear the clanking of iron plates and feel like your working at a steel mill. Get it.

Probably the best gym in and around Austin! Great community and great equipment options that are different than commercial gyms. Only thing I would change is a larger stretching area; recently downsized and you can fit maybe two people so it makes it difficult to warm up for lifting, especially at 5pm

Gritty. Funky. Heavy. Hardcore. It's a vibe. I'm tempted to dock a star for non-ideal air circulation/quality/temperature, but I can't because that's part of its charm. To be into bodybuilding is at some level to take pleasure (or at least pride) in suffering. If you are into fitness, but have never been to a real bodybuilder gym, do yourself a favor and check this place out. The $5 day pass is an amazing value. Just try to avoid peak hours, for their sake and yours.

Great old school gym. Good mix of free weights and machines. Crowd all seem to be serious lifters or at the very least focused on their own workout. No contract, no hard sell, no hoops or begging when cancelling. They routinely host events for strong man and body building. Staff is friendly and helpful but only when you need them otherwise they leave you alone. You can be a loner or social. It’s up to you and neither stands out. Plenty of squat racks as well so never a wait in my night time experience.

Absolutely love this gym! Have been coming here since I moved to Austin two years ago, and it really made me feel like home. The owners and staff are kind and helpful. Couldn’t recommend it more!

This has been likely the best gym I’ve been to. Large variety of equipment and an extremely inspirational and welcoming environment.

Hardcore gym, great vibes for training hard. Got a 3month membership for my internship in Austin. Definitely a highlight of my summer!

Great atmosphere and has a good set of machines. Really awesome gym!

OG Bodybuilder gym. Great staff, 24/7 for members, and all the machines you will ever need! Fully recommend.

I’ve been coming to big Tex for 3+ years and I love it wouldn’t switch for anything I live out in Leander but will make the drive to big Tex!! I wanted to shout out Johnny for always keeping big Tex clean and tidy! Gotta love it. Keep up the good work big Tex austin loves you!!