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Rated 4.9/5 based on 22 customer reviews.
March 19, 2020 15:13

Such a fantastic gym, emphasis on free weights and strongman equipment if you are into that. Fair pricing for the area

April 18, 2019 10:23

Best gym in town, and really the only gym. A gym should be a place where one goes to move heavy things, and train; not exercise. The staff is great, and the equipment is top notch.

July 11, 2018 18:48

Seems like a good place to move heavy stuff until you're hot.

July 11, 2018 18:48

Seems like a good place to move heavy stuff until you're hot.

May 14, 2018 18:56

Really hard to get ahold of have been wanting to get new knee sleeves i here great things about them but tried to contact you guys to ask questions and never get anything in return I have called 15 times left emails and never had any respond so I went with another brand would love to try the ABC sleeves out if anyone could contact me.

October 25, 2017 11:37

Great gym. Small, but pure and absent of pompous crosfitters with a large population of strong lifters. Staff are great as well.

October 25, 2017 11:37

My place to go grind every time I'm in town!!! Love it!!!

October 25, 2017 11:37

Best gym around, owner is awesome, equipment line is unreal!

October 25, 2017 11:37

Excellent place to workout. It's a real gym and I can focus there.

October 25, 2017 11:37

I could write a love song here, but I'll stick to what makes this place the best gym I've ever had the experience of belonging to.

First of all, the equipment selection is second to none. They have everything you can imagine. Ropes, kettle bells, reverse hyper machine, mono lift, deadlift platform with deficit blocks, every specialty barbell you can dream of, a full line of Olympic weights and free chalk and resistance bands and weight belts!

Secondly, is the atmosphere. This gym doesn't have brightly painted walls with today's top 40 music blaring in the background. Everything is precisely utilitarian. This gym makes you want to train harder. When you come here you know you are here to put in hard work and reach your goals. No mirrors causes you to have to "feel" your movements as opposed to staring at yourself and everyone around you. Better focus.

Thirdly is the clientele. Everyone here is friendly, motivated and ready to help if you need advice, or just a spot. The staff is supremely knowledgeable, and they make sure everyone feels welcome.

The price is the best value I've seen for a gym with this much equipment. You have the ability to go month to month, or sign an agreement and get a hefty discount.

Hands down the most motivating place in Gainesville to reach your fitness goals whatever they may be. If you want to be strong, if you want to be fit, this is the first and last stop on my list.

July 7, 2017 00:10

My place to go grind every time I'm in town!!! Love it!!!

July 7, 2017 00:10

My place to go grind every time I'm in town!!! Love it!!!

May 15, 2017 09:02

I could write a love song here, but I'll stick to what makes this place the best gym I've ever had the experience of belonging to.

First of all, the equipment selection is second to none. They have everything you can imagine. Ropes, kettle bells, reverse hyper machine, mono lift, deadlift platform with deficit blocks, every specialty barbell you can dream of, a full line of Olympic weights and free chalk and resistance bands and weight belts!

Secondly, is the atmosphere. This gym doesn't have brightly painted walls with today's top 40 music blaring in the background. Everything is precisely utilitarian. This gym makes you want to train harder. When you come here you know you are here to put in hard work and reach your goals. No mirrors causes you to have to "feel" your movements as opposed to staring at yourself and everyone around you. Better focus.

Thirdly is the clientele. Everyone here is friendly, motivated and ready to help if you need advice, or just a spot. The staff is supremely knowledgeable, and they make sure everyone feels welcome.

The price is the best value I've seen for a gym with this much equipment. You have the ability to go month to month, or sign an agreement and get a hefty discount.

Hands down the most motivating place in Gainesville to reach your fitness goals whatever they may be. If you want to be strong, if you want to be fit, this is the first and last stop on my list.

January 25, 2017 14:37

Great gym. Small, but pure and absent of pompous crosfitters with a large population of strong lifters. Staff are great as well.

January 25, 2017 14:37

Great gym. Small, but pure and absent of pompous crosfitters with a large population of strong lifters. Staff are great as well.

January 25, 2017 14:37

Great gym. Small, but pure and absent of pompous crosfitters with a large population of strong lifters. Staff are great as well.

April 13, 2015 16:57

The only place in the area where serious training is embraced, not shunned. The staff are extremely personable, knowledgeable, and qualified strength athletes. Contracts are extremely friendly, boasting no sign-up or cancellation fees of any kind. A training facility without limits creates athletes without limits.

April 13, 2015 16:57

The only place in the area where serious training is embraced, not shunned. The staff are extremely personable, knowledgeable, and qualified strength athletes. Contracts are extremely friendly, boasting no sign-up or cancellation fees of any kind. A training facility without limits creates athletes without limits.

April 13, 2015 14:21

I've tried almost every other gym in Gainesville, and there really is no comparison to American Barbell Club. ABC has competition grade equipment for every fitness goal, while still having the lowest price in town. More importantly, the staff is incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. They will go above and beyond to accommodate any need you may have. I can't imagine going to any other gym.

April 10, 2015 13:08

First off, let me start this review by giving you a little background of myself to help qualify this review. I have been lifting weights for 9 years, while powerlifting for the last 3. Over this time, I have progressed from the normal weekend warrior to the avid powerlifter who takes gym time very seriously. Also during this time, I have attended multiple gyms, with many different environments.

With that being said, American Barbell is the best gym I have ever gone to. The owner, John, is an outstanding guy, who knows how to give the people the gym they deserve. He does not add in all the corporate crap that many big gyms do, such as making two year contracts or creating lots of rules (no chalk, no loud noises, no lifting heavy weights, no outside equipment, etc.) that restrain lifters from being able to have the freedom they need. ABC has a monthly membership (at an amazing price), with the option to sign up for group fitness classes. John provides some of the best equipment found in the fitness world and lets you have the freedom to go about your business. ABC also has an excellent staff, consisting of some great people.

Anyone looking for a gym, or even if you aren't looking for a gym, should check out American Barbell. They offer something for everyone and make going to the gym a pleasant experience.

April 10, 2015 13:08

First off, let me start this review by giving you a little background of myself to help qualify this review. I have been lifting weights for 9 years, while powerlifting for the last 3. Over this time, I have progressed from the normal weekend warrior to the avid powerlifter who takes gym time very seriously. Also during this time, I have attended multiple gyms, with many different environments.

With that being said, American Barbell is the best gym I have ever gone to. The owner, John, is an outstanding guy, who knows how to give the people the gym they deserve. He does not add in all the corporate crap that many big gyms do, such as making two year contracts or creating lots of rules (no chalk, no loud noises, no lifting heavy weights, no outside equipment, etc.) that restrain lifters from being able to have the freedom they need. ABC has a monthly membership (at an amazing price), with the option to sign up for group fitness classes. John provides some of the best equipment found in the fitness world and lets you have the freedom to go about your business. ABC also has an excellent staff, consisting of some great people.

Anyone looking for a gym, or even if you aren't looking for a gym, should check out American Barbell. They offer something for everyone and make going to the gym a pleasant experience.

April 10, 2015 12:51

American Barbell Club is an awesome gym ran by a great group of guys and a very knowledgeable staff. It provides a unique lifting environment that one would not be able to find anywhere else in Gainesville. I would definitely recommend checking this place out. Great prices and service. Hoping to make another trip to Gainesville in the near future to train there again!

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