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Optimus Barbell, located at 21006 Bridge St, Southfield, MI, offers a supportive and professional gym environment that focuses on individualized coaching for all athletes. Members rave about the personal attention from coaches Zach, Kayla, and Hu, who tailor training programs to each athlete's needs, promoting growth and performance. The gym caters to both Olympic weightlifting and bodybuilding, providing a variety of machines and free weights. Safety and community are top priorities, with strict protocols during the pandemic. Whether you're recovering from an injury or chasing new personal records, Optimus Barbell helps you achieve your goals.

Pros:

  • Highly knowledgeable coaches.
  • Individualized training programs.
  • Supportive and family-like environment.
  • Focus on proper technique and form.
  • Caters to different age groups and skill levels.
  • Offers both Olympic weightlifting and bodybuilding.
  • Consistent improvement and personal bests mentioned.
  • Great facility with various equipment.
  • Strict safety protocols during the pandemic.
  • Virtual training options available.

Cons:

  • Closed on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
  • Limited weekend hours.
  • Reviewer wanted to give 4.5 stars but felt a bit awkward.

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Excellent coaching staff, great facility and supportive atmosphere. As a masters aged lifter, I'm super pleased with the programming, instruction and error correction. 3 White Lights !!!

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This is the best environment to train! Everyone is super supportive and friendly. Coach Zach is extremely talented in what he does.

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Great gym and community. Coaching is amazing. Whether you want to compete or just be stronger, Zach will get you there.

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Finally Google stopped asking me about the Orkin next door. I want give 4.5 because no one is perfect, but giving 4 star would be kinda awkward. Great facility. Great Coaches. Great Team and community.

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After suffering an elbow injury I went to Coach Zach at Optimus Barbell. I’m not a competitive Olympic weightlifter, but my injury left me unable to do even basic tasks, like bending my arm or straighten my arm. Coach Zach helped me work around my arm injury, and gain dramatic improvements to my leg and back strength. Additionally, Coach Zach program accessory work for my arm to rehab my injury, and rebuild strength to prevent re-injury! I can’t thank Coach Zach enough for the work he’s put into me, he is extremely knowledgeable on programming, correct form, and complete range of motion. I am now excited to start Olympic weightlifting safely and pain free with the coaches at Optimus. Definitely worth the investment in yourself!!!

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Optimus barbell has an extremely supportive environment with coaches who have a wealth of knowledge about the sport. The coaches at this facility go above and beyond for their athletes all while keeping them safe. You’ll learn a lot, have fun while doing it and be welcome into the Optimus family right away.

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I have never been to a more welcoming facility than Optimus Barbell. I have been with the team for a couple years now and it operates as a family. If you need coaching that sculpts you into a better athlete, this is the place. If you're looking for an environment where everyone is focused on growth and eachothers' success, you found it. Highly recommend to athletes everywhere.

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I’ve been with Optimus for just over 2 years, and it is by far the best team and coaching experience I’ve ever had! Zach, Kayla, and Hu are all incredibly knowledgeable, committed coaches who care deeply about athlete health and performance, safety, and community building. I’ve had the opportunity to go to three AO series meets in those two years and had the best time with my team and seen consistent improvement over time. My coach, Zach, has helped me build so much strength as well as knowledge so I can break down technique cues and continually grow as an athlete. I’ve been virtual throughout the pandemic and received detailed programming weekly, real time feedback via texts/videos, and invitations to virtual and in person meets. The gym has also been following strict safety protocols during covid-19, requiring masks, limiting capacity, and cleaning consistently. I so appreciate the Optimus community and hope to be part of it for years to come!

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Optimus Barbell is THE gym to go to if you are looking for dedicated coaches who care about your success. I have been a committed member for almost 3 1/2 years now and it has been the best decision I have ever made. The only regret I have is not starting sooner. The environment is very supportive and team based. The gym not only offers Olympic Weightlifting but also body building with various machines and free weights to use. Since I have joined, I have hit numbers I never thought I would hit and have been the strongest I have ever been. Go check it out if you want MASS gains!!!

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Optimus Barbell offers high quality professional coaching that focuses on proper technique, form, and strength for each individual athlete. The gym environment is incredibly supportive between athletes and coaches, promoting a team concept. Coaches Zach, Kayla and Hu will individually tailor your programming so that you become a more well rounded athlete, no matter what age you are or what sport you compete in. I have been training with Coach Zach for almost four years in Olympic Weightlifting, and despite my age, I would never believe that I could actually compete on a national stage. Coach Zach is patient and understanding with me, and works with me around my busy work schedule when writing my programming. I truly love the sport of Olympic Weightlifting and plan to continue training with Optimus Barbell for decades to come!

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

This business has a rating of 5.0-star.

This business has 10 reviews.

The address is: 21006 Bridge St, Southfield, MI 48033, United States .

The contact number is +1 734-718-5953

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