Atlanta Barbell - Decatur, Georgia

Stephanie

It was weird walking into a place where there was NO ONE ELSE around (gym is unstaffed) but the equipment selection is great and there are plenty of power racks. And a few minutes after I arrived, other patrons came in. Even at night by myself, I didn’t feel unsafe due to the barcode entry and cameras all around.

My issue was with the online day pass purchase - it was not intuitive and the website seemed a bit broken. If they could make the signup process a little smoother it would be 5 stars.

Bryan D.

Highly, highly recommended. I started lifting 2 years ago, and this is the first gym I joined and I am thankful I did. This place is both welcoming and a place to get your lifting work done. Every person I've met has been focused and yet friendly and encouraging regardless of background or experience level. Plenty of equipment and stations; in two years, I've never had to wait for a rack. While not required, the coaching is top tier; I've learned so much from Coach Alex Kennedy. In both the coaching and the gym rules, safety is a clear and top priority.

Rebecca B.

I just started working with Dana and she's amazing. It's great to see all types of people come here to work out. There are young and old, all genders, and many body types. It's truly a supportive environment to get in shape.

Jonathan H.

Great gym. Huge space. Tons of equipment and weights. Nice clean facilities and equipment is all in great working order. It is mostly unstaffed, but the few interactions I have had with ownership have been great.

It is pricey, but there are zero fees or contracts and its worth it if you are looking for a nice quiet place to lift.

Shawn S.

Excellent facility, nice staff, and solid place to train.

I've 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.

Brian F.

Great gym. Staff is always there to help. You will see all types of ppl in this gym. Big, small, young and old. If you want to get strong, this is the place to be.

Jada M.

Racist! I wish I could give this gym 0 stars.
The owner racially profiled my siblings and I today and assumed we hadn’t scanned into the gym. We ALL paid for 7 day passes and ALL scanned into the gym. Nonetheless, he claims that only my brother scanned despite him being the last one to enter the gym. I personally scanned first and the door opened for me, so his story makes no sense.

Additionally, this gym is FILTHY. They do not have disinfectant spray available for patrons, so the equipment is NEVER cleaned.

We were trying out this gym to see if we wanted to become members, but obviously that won’t be happening. It is a HORRIBLE and DEMEANING experience to be accused of stealing when you know you’ve done nothing wrong just because of the color of your skin. I hope the owner reflects on his business practices moving forward and finds a way to figure out who has not scanned into the gym without racially profiling people.

Erin H.

I have been a member here since July 2022 and have had a great experience so far. I would consider this gym more so for people who enjoy powerlifting rather than bodybuilding exercises, although there are dumbbells, a cable machine, leg press, and leg curl/extension machine for accessory movements. What initially drew my to this gym is the amount of squat racks and the spaces to deadlift. I never, ever have to wait, unlike most commercial gyms. The variety of bars and plates is nice. The people here are so nice and considerate, too. I appreciate the feminine products in the women's restroom as well. It's those small things that people notice and make a good impression. As long as I'm living in Decatur, I don't see myself going anywhere else to train. The only suggestion is sometimes the scanner at the door is difficult to deal with. I've noticed with myself and other members have trouble with it.