Bexar Barbell - San Antonio (TX)

5 /5 Charles Saunders: This weightlifting team is more than just a training group—it’s an atmosphere of excellence, determination, and support that pushes everyone to rise to their fullest potential. From the moment you step in, you feel the energy: a shared drive to get stronger, to move better, and to hold each other accountable to the highest standard. The environment here is unmatched. Every rep, every lift, every session carries a sense of purpose. The focus isn’t only on strength—it’s on growth, discipline, and resilience. The commitment to proper technique, long-term progress, and overall well-being creates a foundation that allows every athlete to thrive. What makes this team extraordinary is the culture of encouragement and unity. Success is celebrated together, and challenges are faced as a group. It’s a space where motivation is contagious, where perseverance is expected, and where every individual is uplifted by the collective spirit. This isn’t just training—it’s transformation. This is the kind of atmosphere that turns weightlifting into something greater: a journey of self-mastery, camaraderie, and pride. To be part of this team is to experience what it truly means to belong to something powerful.

5 /5 Josh Macias: I joined Bexar Barbell in August of 2022 after visiting the gym with my wife, Bryn, who had also just joined after hitting a hard plateau with her previous coach. At the time, I was not into Olympic lifting as a sport, I just dabbled in it here and there from doing CrossFit. Bryn and I made a trip from Waco so she could meet the coaches and other athletes, and I immediately fell in love. First of all, as an outsider coming into their space, they were all very welcoming about me dropping in and enthusiastically answered the many questions I had about the sport and the lifts. I could tell that coach Brittany and Nicole were invested in helping Bryn achieve her goals. After a few visits, I decided that I wanted to join and start my journey as an athlete. Ironically enough, Brittany was the one who actually offered to coach me. She saw my potential and shared her desire to help me. I said yes. Since then, I have added 18kg to my snatch, 31kg to my clean and jerk, and 29kg to my competition total. I’ve gotten to travel to several meets and support some of the best people I’ve ever met. The community here is truly unmatched. Every coach here cares about what they do, and are not afraid to dive into the nuances of what it takes to improve. I’ve experienced nothing but patience, tough love, and belief in my ability to absolutely smash goals with my coach. This place is awesome.

5 /5 Emily Hart: I’ve been with Bexar Barbell for around a year now and thanks to the amazing coaches, I have improved greatly, not only in my lifts, but also my mindset. I used to take lifting way too seriously and get upset whenever a session wasn’t going my way. The coaches, and community, from Bexar Barbell have helped me develop a more positive mindset towards myself and towards weightlifting as a whole. Coach B has a fantastic outlook on lifting and values consistency over a one time PR. This approach has completely changed how I lift and has even improved my mindset outside out the gym. Any time I have questions (which is often, I can be a lot) Coach B never makes me feel like a burden and answers as soon as possible. If I want technique help, she’s there to help. If I have any other personal goals, she is swift to communicate and implement them! I love the community, the coaches, and the whole approach to weightlifting that I’ve only just begun to experience. I can’t recommend Bexar Barbell enough!

5 /5 Margie McClure: Bexar Barbell has been a little haven for me and my sister. After meeting two of the coaches for the first time at a meet, one of the coaches, Brittany, noticed my sister (whose coach, at the time, was not present) was struggling mentally and at risk for bombing out in the meet. She was able to settle her nerves and complete the meet successfully. From the moment you get introduced to Bexar, you are enveloped in a culture unlike any other. The coaches at Bexar will tell you otherwise (pointing at the athletes themselves), but they are the heartbeat of the gym. Their care of and dedication to their athletes set them apart from any other coach - they do more than focus on just lifting. They focus on helping athletes become better people. Ive personally experienced one of the coaches talking me through a mental breakdown I had, helping me form challenging text messages, and supporting me through family issues. Twice now, Ive had the head coach and her wife allow me to stay at their house while I was visiting HQ from out of state so I could save a few pennies - I am certainly not the only athlete theyve allowed to do this either! Outside of helping athletes become better humans, the coaching itself is top notch. The coaches work with athletes to tailor programs that not only challenge their strength but also systematically refine their technique over time. The coaches will alter the programming based on the athletes individual weaknesses and needs, even injuries, making sure the athletes - in house or remote - are best set up for success. I highly recommend Bexar Barbell for anyone who is looking for a new gym or a place to train.

5 /5 Coach T: Great programming even better coaches! Your coach is available to you and all your programming is catered to your goals. Nicole is my primary coach and she’s amazing!!! I feel mobility improvements and overall skill improvements and I’ve been with Bexar for maybe 2 months now. I can’t wait to see my continued progress.