Learn from someone who demonstrates not only physical strength, but mental and emotional strength as well. Ray is one of the smartest coaches Ive ever met with one of the biggest hearts. I always lift heavier when hes around! I love this gym and the people in it!

Edited at the request of the gyms owner due to his stance on gender fluidity.If youre looking for a gym that is compassionate and understanding of gender diversity, this may not be the gym for you. Im hopeful this review will give a heads up to individuals of the trans community seeking a safe space to workout, to avoid the gym or at least to avoid direct interactions with its owner. Otherwise you may be exposed to unnecessary micro-agressions backed by the owners personal values and beliefs. The owner claims the gym is inclusive, but maybe this definition refers to other groups or communities. He did attempt to further inquire about this review, but he is very set in his own beliefs.

Been training here since June! Nothing but straight growth!SBD gym total went from 315/225/405 to 350/240/465 in 2 months time and no end in sight as far as my potential progress with Rays methodically written programming.Ray and everyone else Ive trained with have shown nothing but love and support in my time here so far, and I cant recommend it enough. Gotta love it when the ambience is right, the music is on point, and the people just go all in with you in the effort to get stronger, fitter, and better than last time.

My twin brother trains here, and I have seen nothing but improvement and growth --- although I may not workout here, what I hear from him along with pictures and videos give me a great image of the gym. I havent had the pleasure of meeting the owner personally, but my brothers accounts of him are nothing short of glowing.I highly recommend this gym to anyone seeking serious, no-nonsense training.P.S. - I cant stress this enough: a gym is a gym. You go to a gym to exercise, train, learn, and grow. Nothing more, nothing less.

Honestly there is not much more I can say that others have not said already. Ray (the owner) is by far one of the most wholesome and uplifting people I have ever met. The entire crew at backbone feels like one big family, and I know I will always have lifelong friends there. Even after moving away, I still find myself using backbone barbell as the standard by which I compare all other gyms to. I constantly find excuses to visit Orlando just to get a lift in. Stop by and check them out, I promise you will not regret it!

Great place to be if you want to change your life. Ray is an amazing person! He’s really is there to help you get to the goals you want. I’ve worked out off and on until I found Backbone Barbell, I’ve finally found a HOME.

Great powerlifting gym for a great price. They have a monolift, plenty of racks, benches, different types of bars and more. Even some strongman equipment. The atmosphere is great. Its very welcoming and everyone will motivate you. Ray, the owner, looks out for everyone in the gym and has a TON of experience if you are looking for guidance. Its open 24 hours so you can come in late if you need to. Definitely check it out!

Love this gym! great for all kinds of weight training! Great atmosphere and everyone is a big family! All different kinds of equipment! very good value for your money!

No regrets joining Backbone. Everyone is willing to help, encourage, and be friends with you. Don’t be intimidated! Come join!

Ive known Ray and his gym for a while now. There isnt a nicer person in Orlando than this man! Love the gym and everything he does for people in the surrounding area!

Ray is a great person, if you want to workout and have a person who will reach goals this is the guy. Very good place to workout!

The best gym in the area if you’re looking for a gym to get great energy with awesome people please check them out the owner Ray Lynch is a awesome human being!!

Love this gym, If your looking for a place to start or continue your fitness journey this is it either way. great equipment, environment and ownership

I LOVE THIS GYM!! Its a true powerlifting gym. If youre looking for a place to hop on a treadmill and get some good cardio work in, then this gym is not for you. If youre looking for a place to sport your new matching gym get-up and catch the eye of a cute gym boy, then this gym is not for you. Not because your cute get-up wont be appreciated, but because youll attract genuine support for your goals, not for what you look like.Whether youre a beginner or a trained athlete, if you have strength goals and want to be surrounded by good people who want you to achieve those goals even more than you do, then this is the place for you.I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 simply because I wish there was one more deadlift platform and another bench press. Having two of each causes a few issues during peak hours if youre trying to blast through the workout.Also, youve never met a nicer gym owner in your entire life. The amount of time and effort he puts into his clients and patrons makes you wonder if he ever takes any time for himself. Ill be proud of myself if I grow to become half as generous as he is.

Incredible gym owner, incredible gym and incredible family. Everyone is very welcoming and encouraging. Highly recommend this to anyone, even beginners, who are looking for a gym in the area.

Couldn’t be happier with my experiences here over the past couple of years. I have grown so much as a lifter, due to the open-mindedness and patience I’ve been able to experience with- not only my coach, but fellow athletes. I can’t thank this gym enough for the knowledge and confidence it has helped instill in me. “Strength in character, forged by iron”. I love everything about this gym, and these people.

Great equipment, friendly community, reliable access, awesome coaches and program design.

Best gym in central Florida. Found a community here.

I’ve only joined this gym about a month ago AND I LOVE IT SO MUCH. The light-hearted environment, the awesome people, and the deadlifts. Additionally, it’s great to be surrounded by people who motivate you to be and do better.Looking forward to more great learning experiences and growth (in muscles) :)

I was down in Orlando for a short holiday and Ray along with the other gym members made me feel instantly welcome. The training environment is great and equipment wise theres all the speciality bars you can think of. If youre a powerlifter in the area this is the place to be.

PR city! The strongest I’ve ever been and most encouraging members. This isn’t just a gym; it’s a family

Best gym in Orlando with great equipment and people

Its all here! Support, motivation inspiration,

Best Old school style, old working gym in Orlando. Once inside you find hard working individuals working towards a greater goal of becoming stronger.This is a place where not only the environment will change you but the positive high energy people will also atribute.

Good weights. 👍

Great atmosphere and great people

My friend Zack goes here, and he swears that hes losing a buttload of pounds

Very awesome gym

The membership at Backbonebarbell includes 24-hour access along with drama. If you workout at this gym keep your personal life private. Since the gym is small people develop personal complaints along with entitled opinions about you. This could potentially interfere with your training environment. Caution if you struggle during your training asking for help repeatedly could be seen as annoying & weird. The gym displays some contradictory qualities considering their motto statement as quoted “At Backbone Barbell, we believe that strength in character is forged by iron. A strong person isnt just physically strong, but a person who can assist others.” Constructive criticism is an aspect that the gym emphasizes on but the professionalism is lacking. For 60$ you get what you pay for.

One of the best Old School style Gyms in Orlando. If you want to get stronger, under Ray the owners guidance you are guaranteed that .

Positive people and trainers. The exhibit true strength as they are looking to help those who are less fortunate.

Only for the main 3, no water, no a.c. nothing fancy just the basics.

Best gym in central Florida