Brazos Valley Barbell - College Station (TX)

5 /5 Matthew Coates: For those who travel through College Station often and are looking for a gritty gym supporting the core lifts and overall strength training mentality, this is the place! Low cost for day/week passes and 24hr access with all the name brand gear to get it done! Totally recommended to keep your lifts going when you’re worried you have to go to a GLOBO gym instead.

5 /5 Adrienne Firth: Brazos Valley Barbell is everything a gym should be—and more. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with genuine kindness and professionalism. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable, approachable, and passionate about fitness. They made me feel welcome, whether I was asking questions, needing help with equipment, or just getting my bearings. This gym may have a more old-school, no-frills vibe compared to flashy rec centers, but it has everything you need for a serious and effective workout. The equipment is solid, the atmosphere is focused and motivating, and the community is full of people who are here to work hard and support each other. I gladly paid the few extra dollars to train here—and I’d do it again in a heartbeat. It’s locally owned, which makes supporting it even more worthwhile. Brazos Valley Barbell doesn’t just meet expectations—it exceeds them. If you’re tired of overcrowded, impersonal fitness centers and want a place that truly values its members, this is the gym for you. Highly recommend!

5 /5 Hank Walker: 24 hr gym focused on power lifting and personal training.

5 /5 JT Nelms: With nearly 20 years of fitness industry experience (lecturer at A&M, ran 14 facilities in Iraq, owned bootcamps/gym in multiple states, online coaching and member sites, etc.), I have to say... I am exceptionally impressed with Brazos Valley Barbell. Unbeatable equipment selection (out of *any* gym I have ever seen). Always clean. Serious group of supportive, knowledgeable members who are there to work and get results. They dont even make you sign a contract. I can unequivocally recommend it (and my wife completely agrees!)

5 /5 Jordan McKenzie: Ive been going to this gym for over two years now. Very friendly staff and owner. If you are looking for a gym that has powerlifting, weightlifting, or strongman equipment this is the place. I came for the equipment and I stayed because of the culture. The gym is full of insanely strong and hard working people. Everyone is kind and shares equipment. There is also a great PT that works here and very good coaches.