Just joined and I really enjoy it so far. Everyone is nice and helpful, but there is still a serious atmosphere about training. They have strongman equipment and people who know how to instruct you in it. Cant say enough good things so far.

Great location with friendly staff. Super clean with all of the powerlifting equipment you may need.

The only place in Gainesville to get stronger 🙏

Place is great however very expensive in contrast to what you can find in the Dallas area in Texas.

Great place amazing staff

Best powerlifting gym in town. 24/7 for members and Ive never waited on equipment

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

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.

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.

Valhalla, but in Midgard⚔

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 arent looking for a gym, should check out American Barbell. They offer something for everyone and make going to the gym a pleasant experience.

Ive 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 cant imagine going to any other gym.

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!

This is the only gym in Gainesville that offers top of the line equipment, that everyone can use! No contracts, no sign up fees and no limits on you as a person or your goals. The staff is very knowledgeable and compassionate to your individual goals and needs. If youre looking for a environment that will allow you to explore your fitness goals without the judgement or condemning nature of the so called fitness staff at other gyms then this is the place for you!

Seems like a good place to move heavy stuff until youre hot.

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

This gym is a powerlifters dream. It has all the equipment you would possibly need or want, and then some. And John the owner, and the trainers there are so knowledgeable when it comes to training, whether it be powerlifting or other fitness related areas. I honestly love it so much I come down from Tallahassee (a bit over 2 hrs drive) almost every weekend to train at ABC. Its well worth it!

The best place. Give them your money and get stronger.

No matter what your fitness goals are, ABC will provide you with the tools to achieve them. The staff and athletes are extremely knowledgeable, with years of experience and many of whom have backgrounds and/or degrees in exercise science or similar concentrations. They apply their knowledge and experience to program workouts intelligently. Dont let their motto Strongest gym in Gainesville intimidate you, because their desire to help members succeed creates an inviting and friendly atmosphere. Whether you want to prepare for a weightlifting or powerlifting meet, gain strength, lose weight, or improve your body composition, ABC can do it for you, and at a fraction of the cost of any other facility in Gainesville.

Excellent place to workout. Its a real gym and I can focus there.

Dont even bother going to any other gym in Gainesville. I was there for the opening party and I PRd my deadlift by 40 lbs. Top of the line equipment across the board and they dont hassle you like big, impersonal corporate gyms. Training hard is encouraged unlike globo gyms. If you choose another gym, it sucks to be you.

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

Barbell good.

My place to go grind every time Im in town!!! Love it!!!