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Empire Barbell, located at 4350 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC, is a premier fitness center praised for its great atmosphere and high-quality equipment. This spacious gym accommodates all workout types and skill levels, from beginners to seasoned bodybuilders. Empire Barbell stands out for its friendly and helpful staff, fostering a community-like feel that welcomes everyone, including veterans and seniors.

While the gym boasts a wide variety of equipment, some users have noted issues with maintenance, particularly for cardio machines. Additionally, the cancellation policy has caused some confusion, although the owner is responsive and willing to address and resolve concerns.

Pros:

  • Friendly and helpful staff
  • High-quality, plentiful equipment
  • Community-like atmosphere
  • Veteran and senior-friendly
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Spacious workout areas
  • Owner's responsiveness to issues
  • Positive member experiences
  • Convenient for families
  • Little to no wait for machines

Cons:

  • Cardio equipment maintenance issues
  • Complex cancellation policy
  • Weights sometimes disorganized

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Reviews (10)

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Love this gym and the atmosphere. The only downside is when cardio equipment goes down it tends to stay down. One stair machine went out and now the other is out, and that was my go to cardio there. Can make do with other things but just wish the upkeep was a little better, other than that I highly recommend the place.

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Great equipment and tons of space to work out. Awesome Staff too they're always very nice and helpful

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The only complaints I have are that the weights are a mess in the Rogue room, the mat area, and in free weights section. The classes are in the morning or in evening so I can't go to those. Otherwise, I love the equipment they have available and the small crowd which means no wait for machines and no claustrophobic vibes. The building itself could use an update but the machines and equipments are in great shape and do what they need to!Desk staff are super friendly and I never have any issues here.UPDATED 6/23/23The owner is working his butt off to make the gym better quality, but with a lot of neglectful members not caring about the equipment has been hard to keep up with. The desk staff is amazing and I love to have conversations with them and share workouts. The overall atmosphere of the gym makes me enjoy coming back 6 days a week, and getting a great workout.

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Super nice gym. Highly recommend everyone check these guys out

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Fantastic local gym. I stopped in from out of town and was pleasantly surprised to find this well-equipped gym. Owner and employees were kind, gracious and helpful, equipment is plentiful, including far more than you'll get at most major chains, and the facility was clean and well kept. I'll definitely be back.

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Cancelled membership. Gym said that I never cancelled and they kept charging membership. Then said that they actually cancelled because of non payment after 90 days.

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This is without a doubt the BEST gym in town!! Great vibes, absolutely amazing equipment, and awesome staff. As a bodybuilder and someone who’s been lifting for 10+ years, I could not recommend another place to workout at.

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Excellent gym. Very convenient for my entire family. I got my 88 year old Dad to start working out here and they've taken great care of him. He stuck with it and his mobility and flexibility are significantly increased. VERY military and veteran friendly.The staff are always friendly and helpful. I feel very welcome here. Great equipment for all types of workouts. Everyone is nice and friendly (other patrons too) and it really does feel like a community gym.

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This is an awesome gym. It is spacious and has plenty of equipment. I initially gave Empire Barbell three stars because when I cancelled my month to month membership they charged me for an additional month for not providing a 30 day cancellation notice and also because they were charging a $39/year fee on my credit card, which I didn't think I authorized. I initially corrected my review when I realized that the $39/year charge is actually in the contract. Since I wrote my initial review I spoke with Nick, the owner, about the issue with being charged for an additional month. He was very understanding and removed the additional month charge. After our conservation, I believe that Nick is very honest and that if you have any issue at this gym you can talk to him and he will do his best to resolve your issue. In hindsight, I believe that the reason I didn't know about the 30 day cancellation notice requirement had more to do with Empire Barbell's contract just being poorly worded and the staff just not covering the contract requirements thoroughly than any kind of dishonesty. Basically, just a misunderstanding. I would definitely recommend this gym and I hope Nick all the best going forward.

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This is a great gym for someone who wants to take working out seriously without all the gimmicks other gyms have. They have a wide variety of equipment and super helpful staff. I recommend this place to all of my friends who want a no nonsense atmosphere to train in!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Except the peak hours, this place remains quite free or moderately crowded.

This business has a rating of 4.3-star.

This business has 10 reviews.

The address is: 4350 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210, United States .

The contact number is +1 803-551-2700

This service is listed under Fitness Center .

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