Marietta Barbell Gym - Gym in Marietta - 24 SE Alexander St, USA

If your looking for a old school Mom and Pop gym with a bunch of rules this is your place .. Equipment is old but in good shape and they have all the basics you would find in a 90's power house type gym.. prices for memberships are a bit higher then what I would expect for the lack of amenities they offer but still not a bad place .Staff is basic and trainers are cheap compared to industry prices. You get what you pay for. All in all if you want to throw Iron with that Home Town High School gym feel then check them out.

Well equipped. Here's my story and some constructive criticism. As a new guy, the second time I went, I parked across the street because the gym side was full. In the lot across the street, spaces along the office building are marked as exclusive parking to that business, but there are no signs for the ones along the bushes. On my departure, the gym owner's wife came out very upset, informing me that I can only park there after 4:30. Said she told me before, but I really don't think so. My bad, won't do it again. The 3rd or 4th visit, I asked for a pen from the office and grabbed one of the two from the sign-in sheet, as well as a business card, to log my lifting. This resulted in a talking to about how business cards are expensive and the issue of people not signing in if there's no pen, even though I wouldn't have taken the pen if there was only one. On my most recent visit, I was deadlifting with bumpers in the Olympic room. This is bad. My first day there I had asked about a sign that says "absolutely no deadlifting..(etc)" because she said bumpers are okay- not steel plates, and bars are marked for no deadlifting in the Olympic room. I had also seen other folks do clean and jerks etc and asked specifically if DLs are okay with bumpers, and they thought it was fine. The room is full of Olympic lifting stations, after all. Soo, my most recent time I was in there deadlifting with bumpers by myself and she showed up very upset, asking if I was deadlifting. Saying she can't trust me, and that kids built the lifting platforms so they can't hold up to dropped weights. I had deadlifted in that room every single time with no issue until then. Looked to me like she was about to cry. This all has made be feel pretty dumb. I like the other guys that work out there and have tried of be respectful of the gym and the folks. I unfortunately won't be coming back because of my experience.. the drama is stressful, even though I'm typically pretty zen. Please type the rules on a piece of paper and go through them all on the first visit.

I came in from out of town and was able to drop in for a powerlifting session. Super friendly and helpful staff and plenty of equipment. I’ll be back if I’m ever in the area!

Due to COVID hotel gyms are closed so I needed a place to workout during a week long business trip. I’ve been going to gyms for 25yrs and this one is one of the best ones if you’re a dedicated hardcore weight lifter. Weight equipment is solid, numerous, and have a great staff that’s knowledgeable and will take care of you. Don’t come here expecting to do lots of cardio as that equipment is limited.

Stopped by for a $10 day pass while traveling. This is not an LA fitness if that is what you are looking for. Its a small power lifting gym. That being said, I had a great workout. I highly recommend

I was passing through Atlanta for a few days and planned on visiting Marietta barbell, it was a great choice, I was warmly received, and shown around the gym, even as a temporary visit, I was able to pay a day rate, and everyone inside was friendly , the music was great, great warm up room for stretching and kettlebells , and boxes. (this is a weight lifting gym) they have a few cardio machines, but its mostly weight training and powerlifting equipment. I am not powerlifter trained, more of a bodybuilder / weight training. it was -->.AWESOME <-- if your from out of town, --> GO HERE <--, if your from in town, --> you should be a member <--.

Love this gym. Went to train with five other athletes and was able to squat, bench, and deadlift on competition style equipment and kilos. They have great equipment, everything is kept clean and in great condition. It’s a smaller gym but there was enough room for my party and the other usual gym goers to get a great workout in. Ms. Jean (owner) is the absolute best. She is sweet and welcoming and will make sure you put everything back in its place to keep the space organized. 10/10 recommend

Stopped in for a day visit (15$). As other reviewers said it is strict and there are a lot of rules but I would argue that they are all there for good reason. When I had questions everyone there was very helpful and I had a great workout. Will definitely be back next time I'm in town.