Best powerlifting gym in Arcadia. Love the convenience on top of quality equipment, knowledgeable trainers, and it's never too busy like the commercial gyms! I came here because I wasn't getting enough results after 1.5 yrs working with trainers at said commercial gyms. At 99, I felt a next level focus on the clients intentions from the owners, trainers & health staff & saw progress within 2 months. It's also a really close community due to how friendly & helpful everyone is. Highly recommend checking out this spot. read more

This gym is perfect for anyone who wants to work out without the intimidation or "gym culture" you find at big commercial gyms. I love that I can come in, get my workout done, and leave--no crowds, no waiting for equipment, and no worrying about people filming or streaming their workouts. The space is clean, open, and well maintained. The staff is friendly, and the trainers do an excellent job helping you reach your goals. They also keep members accountable for putting weights away, which makes a huge difference. Only positive, friendly vibes here. read more

If you are serious about strength training, 99 Barbell Fitness is easily one of the best gyms in the San Gabriel Valley for both powerlifting and Olympic lifting. The setup is exactly what lifters need with quality equipment, calibrated plates, squat racks, platforms, and plenty of specialty bars. What makes this place stand out is the space. There is no issue with being crowded or waiting too long for racks. You can train comfortably and stay focused. The atmosphere is welcoming but still serious, with plenty of lifters chasing real numbers. Whether you are preparing for a meet, refining your technique, or simply looking for a gym that respects heavy lifting, this is the place to be. Without a doubt one of the top choices in SGV. read more

Ive been looking at private gyms around the san gabriel valley and 99 barbell is it. Honestly, the minute I walked in here, I already knew I wanted to spend more time here and 2 months later, I've gotten an annual membership. Ive slowly gotten the opportunity to meet all the employees of 99 and they've been a pleasure to converse with. If you need a gym thats very welcoming, clean and organized as well as the mindset of a healthy lifestyle, this is the gym. read more

I came to this gym as a complete newbie to structured exercise and after four months of going and working with a trainer there, I feel much more confident in myself, my body's abilities, and so much stronger!! It's been so satisfying watching myself be able to lift more and more over the weeks. Everyone I've met at the gym has been so kind and helpful, and it's clearly a community of very friendly people. The owner Julie is super responsive and very helpful with scheduling, and my trainer Jesus was the perfect fit for what I needed! I really liked that we were able to have a very non-judgmental and lighthearted approach to learning the lifts while still being serious about getting things right. It was challenging but in a very fun way. Overall, if you're thinking about learning strength training or maybe getting into powerlifting I would highly recommend this gym! The setup is fantastic, and you could not ask for a nicer bunch of people. read more

Great underground gym. Many different deadlift stations and benching stations. Also nice art on the walls

Such a great gym! The staff is so friendly and its a great environment. We found this place while gyms were closed in California because of Covid. 99 Barbell moved some equipment outside and I was so impressed with how they operated to try and keep everyone as safe as possible. An online system was used where you have to reserve a spot. There were a handful of set time slots throughout the day, each with only a certain number of spots. The system was set up to keep a limit as to how many people were there at a time. It actually worked out real nicely and generally you would be able to find a slot that you want, especially if you signed up in advance! Upon arrival, our temperatures would be checked and we would receive a cleaning kit to wipe down equipment while working out. There was a buffer between time slots where the staff would come out and clean everything down. Sadly, we were only able to be members for a couple months because we moved out of state :( If we were still in the area, you'd bet we'd still be going to 99 Barbell. I highly recommend checking out 99 Barbell if you're looking for a great gym in the area! read more

99 Fitness is a great studio for new and experienced gym goers alike. You have to start with a scheduled tour around the gym before starting as a member, but they have many time points throughout the day. The staff are incredibly friendly, knowledgable, and equipped to handle any situation. The equipment itself is on par, if not better, than most gyms at this price range. Cleanliness is a big thing here; everyone wipes down after use. There is both an indoor and outdoor gym, but most of the lifting machines are inside. This place has something for everyone, and it has been a joy coming here! The best part is that everyone at some point will talk with the owner, who is super sweet and nice. read more

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Wow! This place has to be the cleanest gym I'm ever been to. The clients are incredibly conscientious about picking up after themselves, wearing masks, and wiping down equipment. The energy is great and the employees are helpful. Plenty of equipment, plates in both pounds and kilos, and both indoor and outdoor locations. The only downside is I live in west la and so I can't come here every day :( read more

I absolutely love this place. Friendly staff, and the people who frequent this place are friendly as well, and really help each other out. We're all connected somehow and are friends. What is there to love? I come here quite often, almost every day and they know you by name. This place is more for powerlifters, so not a lot of cardio equipment, but it's always free if that's what you're into since no one else uses it. Monthly pricing is great, parking in the back, and damn, I just love the Asian decor. This place is so clean as well and EVERYBODY reracks their weights! EVERYONE. It's a freaking miracle. There's an attached acupuncturist as well, and all the equipment is in working order and new. They offer classes for beginners to start power lifting, and there are also coaches that are actually legit and qualified. This place is the best, so good that I'm moving to the SGV just so I can be near this particular gym. It's like a family here. Also bonus, there's a dog named Dudu, and when you come often enough he'll finally let you pet him. :) read more

Why does this gym have to be so far from me! Came in here yesterday with a couple of friends because they were holding an open gym event. The parking is a bit weird, you can either park on the street or they have their own narrow alley way that connects to a back lot for more additional parking. Parked, came in and was greeted instantly. They provided donuts and drinks too for their open gym event! Talk about good hospitality! I was super impressed by this place. They have all the basic necessities, but what really sets this place apart : 1) Reverse hyper ( most underrated machine ever) 2) pit shark 3) Cleanliness 4) polite staff 5) a plethora of different bars and handles. Cleanliness is a huge part of owning a gym. We stayed until closing time and pretty much witnessed 4-5 staff members cleaning, vacuuming and wiping down equipment. Sounds weird, but it was good to witness that. This place clearly knows how to run a proper gym and display a good sense of care into their business. I'll definitely be coming back for a few more day passes or possibly just commit to getting a pass here in the future. read more

Hands down 99 barbell is the best gym in the SGV! This gym is currently open during the pandemic and all equipment is outdoors. This place is extremely clean as I see the staff members clean the gym daily. I also do recommend coach Aaron for anyone looking for personal training . He is very knowledgeable and corrected a lot of my bad lifting techniques. Although our training period was short, he somehow managed to raise my personal best numbers in the squat bench and deadlift. I will definitely plan on visiting this gym in the future when I am back in the area Overall, a great training environment for all types of lifters. read more

Power lifters, cardio bunnies and even couch potatoes, listen up! 99 Barbell is the SGV's latest fitness facility with everything you could want in a gym. I've recently gotten into lifting this year and was impressed with everything this gym had to offer. The place is flooded with brand new, state-of-the-art equipment from squat racks to deadlift bars and much more. They also recently added cardio machines and will be holding a variety of fitness classes such as cycling to yoga and powerlifting. The best part about all this compared to franchised gyms like LA Fitness and 24 Fitness? No crowds or waits! I think we can all agree that it's never fun to have to hover around the weight machines waiting to see when people finish up, especially during peak times. There are multiple squat racks as well as plenty of other equipment so that you'll find no shortage of things to do during your workout. And although this gym primarily focuses on power lifting, don't be intimidated if you're a beginner. I consider myself one but I just love the good vibes here which is why I love popping in for a workout! Everyone from the instructors to the members are super nice, humble and knowledgable and won't hesitate to help you out if ever needed. The owners of this gym are very professional and really know their stuff when it comes to all things fitness. read more

I love, love this place!! I came here to workout 3 to 4 times a week and the place is always clean, with great equipment and a lovely staff!! They go out of their way to answer any questions you might have about the equipment or fitness in general! Julie( one of the owners) is so kind and sweet! Come check this place out and you will love it! You will be a member for life! And check out Dudu, the cute and cuddly gym mascot! Time to lift bro! read more

Honestly one of the cleanest private gyms I've ever attended. I frequent powerlifting, strongman, and general fitness gyms often and this is one of my favorite spots! Everyone is so nice and the equipment is always cleaned everyday. They also have a specialized acupuncture, PT, and chiropractor attached so they can care for all your wellness needs! I make all my Gainz here and I recommend anyone to do the same read more

99 Barbell Fitness - Workout area - Gyms Near Me - Arcadia, California

Great gym to learn the art of muscle building. If you want to gain strength and build muscle this is the place to do it. Their equipment is tailored to lifting, a very niche place actually, you'll find equipment here for strenth training thats not avaliable in other gyms. I have a great time here, with the trainers, but if your already a seasoned weight lifter you'll find they have all the equipment you will need as well to train on your own. Very fair membership price for such a focused gym if your into hitting the weights hard. read more

Excellent power lifting gym! So glad to be a member and look forward to my fitness journey.

Writing this as a powerlifter myself who goes here sometimes for SBD Saturdays. This place is a great private gym to go to and is one of the cleanest ones I've been to. They have all the bars you could ask for (squat, deadlift, power bars, etc...) This place deserves a 5 out of 5, every one of the employees and owners is so welcoming, I would give 99 Barbell a 4 but they only deserve a 5 for every review. My only reason for saying it could be a 4, is because I'd expect the vibes to be way better during Saturdays because Saturdays are always the best training days if you go to any other powerlifting gym like WARCAT or Exceed Performance they are always hyped and a lot of powerlifters train SBD on a Saturday. Great facility, with great squat racks, deadlift platforms, (could use more racks for benches) but the benches are still good, everyone here is nice and although I've never scheduled a training session with a PT, they seem very educated in what they're doing whenever I'm around them training their clients! This gym is really clean because of how everyone cleans the equipment themselves after using it which is a +1. They provide us with cleaning equipment to use and are also Olympic weightlifter friendly (they have platforms used for Olympic weightlifters to use the bumper plates :D). A lot of dumbbells up to 150lbs. Facility: (5/5) They have everything! (My photos include how many platforms they have for each lift, but they also have more platforms outside where you park!) Vibes: (3/5) meh. To me, the vibes and the people with who you're lifting are a very important part of an experience in a powerlifting gym. I want to hear people scream their lungs out whenever someones hitting above RPE 9. The music choices were good, had a lot of hardstyle :p Service: (5/5) GREAT! If you ever want to check out the gym, it's $20 and they work with you fast to get in a session for any day! read more

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Okay, so this is going to be long! My wife and I were in town visiting my mom from Kansas. We were going to be home for 3 weeks. Well, 3 weeks away from a gym is too long. So I got on yelp and started searching. We used to have 24 Hour Fitness but it got bought out by another Midwest gym. I came across 99 Barbell but saw their day pass was $15. We ended up going to 24 Hours and they hooked up us with a good deal but weren't really feeling it. I showed my wife 99 barbell and she noticed that their month pass was $60, no contract. So she gave them a call, told Julie about our situation, and she said $60 for the month and that would be it. We went to check it out and was super impressed! Like, jaw dropped, swiped our card for $60 and was super excited. We called 24 Hours and got a refund back. We fell in love with this place. Their equipment was top notch, they have about 4 platforms for deadlift and multiple squat racks. Super clean! Never busy between the times of 8am and 1pm. Everyone was really welcoming. Never got the vibe of, "what are you girls doing here?!" Honestly, this place gave me my confidence back. Living in Kansas, all the girls are stick figures, so being at 99 barbell, it reminded me that you don't have to be skinny to be strong. We also made an acupuncture appointment with Jenny. It was our first time, and honestly, we are so happy we did it! She was really cool and laid back. She explained to us what she was doing and gave us some good knowledge about acupuncture. She told us the history behind 99 Barbell, which is also really cool. When it came down to our last day, we were really sad about it. We wanted to put them in our pocket and bring them with us. We ended up buying some apparel they sell too! Great people, awesome family history and just very welcoming. We will always make it a point to come here when we visit California! Thank you Jenny and Julie for an awesome time! read more

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TLDR: Book a tour and see for yourselves how great this place is! My bf and I were used to packed and gross af college gyms and working out at home (especially during the pandemic) so we are basically gym membership virgins We were originally going to go with a bigger gym like planetfitness or something, but we decided to take a tour of 99 Barbell just because we live 3 blocks away. And honestly, we were BLOWN AWAY for so many reasons: 1) 99 Barbell is bipoc & family owned... what's not to love?! 1.5) The monthly prices are honestly super affordable! It's like around $10-$20/mo LESS than a lot of the gyms I was looking into 2) The staff were so friendly and helpful during the tour and was very patient with every question we had 3) A lot of their equipment and machines cannot be found anywhere else ("this place is a lifting addict's heaven" -my bf) 4) They still have some cardio machines and no one ever uses it so it's great for me who wants to do both cardio and lifting! 5) Their protocols and rules with COVID-19 are strict (aka no one ever takes their masks off and everything is required to be wiped down - everyone has their own little spray bottle and rag to wipe stuff down!) 6) Even during their busy hours, there aren't that many people (so 6ft apart is more than doable). They use a very simple appointment system to prevent overcrowding and I haven't experienced not being able to reserve a space! 7) They have indoor space and an outdoor space with equipment as well, plus parking 8) Most importantly, I don't feel embarrassed when I workout there! They have a drawing that literally says "leave your ego out the door" or something which honestly made me feel much more confident and focused on my own workout versus obsessing over what other people might be thinking of me Coming from a workout newbie and a gym membership virgin, trust me when I say 99 Barbell is the place to be!! read more

It took me so long to find a powerlifting gym near me but I finally found the one! It still takes me around 30 minutes to drive here but it's worth it because they have awesome equipment. They have power bars, deadlifting bars, deadlifting jacks, squat bars, women's bars, literally all the bars you need. The squat racks are also super sturdy and the deadlifting platforms are so nice! I've had experience using crappy equipment soooo... yeah it was so refreshing to use theirs. There's even an outside portion of the gym with all the essential equipment you need to workout just in case you want to be covid cautious. There's a bunch of bodybuilding equipment but there's also all the cardio machines you need. There's a stairmaster, a row machine, and a treadmill. The workout community here is also so supportive of one another and the people here go to the gym to go hard which motivates me to go even harder haha. I recommend checking this place out! A day pass is $20 and a month pass is $75! Definitely worth it! read more

I love Julie!!!! She's the owner also my personal trainer, I don't think she accepts anymore personal training clients but she's amazing! The other trainers there are just as good anyways. I love this gym so much, it's private and very clean. The people here are so much better than going to a corporate gym. I'm currently on a break cause I'm on vacation but I often think about my times here lmao. I miss it. I came in all flabby and no muscle on my butt, now I'm fit and my butt is too round I'm happy I took a break cause it was getting too big LOL 5 STARS TO THIS GYM AND STAFF. Also, gym shark rented out this gym one day ;) cool huh read more

7/4/17 A POWERLIFTER'S DREAM! 1. First and foremost, I have to say that it is family owned and ran. Julie, Jenny, Jimmy, and Tim are all great people who do their very best to maintain the gym and to listen to any suggestions or concerns from their members. Because of them, NONE of the issues that plaque commercial gyms are present here. 2. There's LOTS of specialty equipment such as Texas power and squat bars, Ohio power and deadlift bars, EliteFTS and Rogue competition benches, deadlift and olympic weightlifting platforms, bumper plates, fractional plates, Super Training Wagon Wheels, GHD, EliteFTS power racks, and a rig that can serve as four half power racks. There's also a full dumbbell rack up to 150 pounds, a cable crossover machine, and a wide variety of other machines for bodybuilding purposes. Even with all of the amazing equipment that's available to train with, the owners are still looking to add more. 3. Great environment! Everyone that I've met here is humble and supportive of each other, and more than willing to share their training knowledge and experience with each other. I've been a member since the first day when doors opened and I can safely say that I am more than happy and have absolutely no regrets joining. For anyone in the 626 who is serious about their training, this is the place to be. EDIT: 7/14/17 In the time since I wrote my initial review more than a week ago, a new stairmaster, treadmill, and pit shark have been added! read more

I am in town for a bit and got a week pass to 99 Barbell. I was worried about finding a gym to continue my training at while on vacation. This is an Amazing facility with everything I needed. I loved the hours they're open and the staff was extremely friendly. The members there were welcoming and the facility is extremely clean. Thank you all for your hospitality, i will definitely be back when I am in town again! read more

Many people look to go to a place to workout for basic necessities of equipment, and a loosely tied payment plan that serves as a business interaction between them and their gym. This place totally surpasses those basic standards that other gyms are obliged by. It doesn't matter what type of background you may have with fitness because this environment accommodates people from several different backgrounds and experiences with fitness, that are very friendly and open to questions. There are even an assortment of classes that teach the basics behind squats, deadlifts, bench, mobility and etcetera, which is a very encouraging and uplifting move for someone who is interested in building their knowledge within the compound lifts. There is also a wide range of expensive equipment, some used in widely known competitions. Overall, I love this place with the lovely little community that is built among this fit environment :-) read more

Best power lifting gym in Arcadia ! I was going to 24 hour fitness until I came to 99 barbell and I have to say this gym is the shit! My squat has increased from 135 to 315 in only couple of months. The environment in this gym is always awesome and the owner Tim is very good on helping you out on your form or if you need a spot when your lifting heavy weight. I highly recommend this gym to any one who is trying to get in shape or just love working out on the daily. The staff here is very welcoming ! Come check it out read more

Family run business that really cares about what they do. You won't find typical meatheads at this gym, unlike franchised gyms. I have been here since the soft opening and everyone I have come across are as humble as can be. They're equipment is all brand new and they carry bumper plates, as well as iron plates, ranging from 2.5lbs all the way to 100lbs, three deadlift platforms, and six squat racks (two of which are cages). All in all, this place has everything I look for in a gym and will continue coming here. read more

99 Barbell Fitness - Chain work benching if ya please - Gyms Near Me - Arcadia, California

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I went to 99 Martial Arts Center about a year ago before I went away for school. Though it seems like this place is always empty and never opened in the morning, it gets pretty darn crowded by night time. They have a large training facility with padding underneath the carpets that were perfect for practicing jumps and rolls without getting hurt. The coaches there are very professional and care a lot about their students. Their prices are unbeatable and probably the best in the area. I am hoping to return here once I am finished with school. I highly recommend this place for everyone! Coaches Julie and Jimmy there are extremely knowledgeable, just tell them Lon from Yelp sent you and you're sure to be taken care of ;) read more

Great environment and great people. Much bigger with more equipment than you would expect for a gym in a busy and up and coming area. Lots of platforms, several benches, and dumbbells that go up to 150lbs. Lots of different machines to do everything from rehab to having a peak week and crush your competition. The staff is very friendly and welcoming, and it is a warm and welcoming culture that they have built. Would definitely recommend! read more

Super cool gym. People are also super cool. They have a bunch of squat racks and 3 deadlift platforms. 3 benches and you can also turn the cages into a place to bench in a pinch. The owners are friendly and won't hesitate to help if you have any questions. The specialty bars a bonus if you're into powerlifting. They also have a bunch unique isolation machines (like the rare pit shark) and mag bars for your back accessories! Very affordable and open 7 days a week, come check this place out and say Kevin Diep sent you! read more

Easily the best gym in the SGV. Not only does it have top of the line equipment but there's always great music being played. Membership is a very reasonable price especially with how amazing the gym is. The atmosphere will have you setting PRs and getting swole. The gym's mascot Dudu will help you get huge. read more

Absolutely amazing gym. The moment I walked in I was warmly greeted, and the environment made me feel like my lifts were going to be 10% better. Julie, Jenny, Tim, and the rest of the staff are incredible, plus they have a super cute dog sometimes. The community in this gym is probably the best part, everyone is super helpful, friendly, and supportive, so knock out those PR's. Speaking of PR's, there's an awesome Eastern style gate behind a bench press so you can take a legendary photo as you get gains. Everyone is super willing to spot you, watch you pop a muscle up, or chat about how to get stronger. The specs: gym is fully stocked with power cages, deadlifting mats, trap bars, chalk, plyo boxes, foam rollers, resistance bands, microplates, full dumbbell rack to 125, bumper plates, tons of barbells (at least 99 lol), poppin music, chains, fly merch, medicine balls, tire flipping, and plenty of machines. TIRE FLIPPING. How badass is that?! There's a large wood floor room with spin cycles, and is perfect for stretching or plyometrics as well. DID I MENTION great monthly rates?! There's no excuse to not go here. LIVE. LOVE. LIFT. read more

While small this gym provides everything a powerlifter needs as well as weightlifters while not a lot of machines it has all the necessities I usually go around 10 and there isn't really that many people read more

This gym is as good as it gets! Plenty of equipment suited for all training styles, Dumbells go all the way to 150 which is great! Everyone is very humble and the gym is always clean! They welcome athletes of all levels. Highly recommend this gym! read more

New gym on the block. Very clean and organized. My new favorite gym. The equipment and machines are top notched.

Yooo! Finally decided to swing by and give this place a shot! All I can say is I am very impressed! Equipment were brand new, they had all the essentials you needed! This is a perfect powerlifting, bodybuilding and Olympic lifting gym! To top it off their customer service is great and the people who train at this gym set the vibes right! This place sold me so I went ahead and grabbed myself a membership! read more

Prior to joining 99 Barbell I started out in commercial gyms from Golds to 24Hour fitness. I can guarantee anyone that there is a hell of a difference. If you're an avid powerlifter that's keen to progress in the 626 area 99Barbell is the place to go. Joining was basically also saying goodbye and good riddance to smoothed worn barbells, unracked messes of scattered dumbells everywhere, gym creepers, waiting in line for a squat rack / machine, overplayed music with commercials, and general lack of gym etiquette. You get access to a wide range of equiptment that wouldn't normally be available in commercial gyms like thr Ohio/Texas bars, competition plates, ssb squat bars, chains, and a deadlift bar jack (my personal favorite because it makes my life so much easier haha!). It's a family owned gym and almost everyone knows everyone so you won't only be gaining membership to an awesome gym but a gym family as well! Also one of the best parts about the gym is that its dog friendly! read more

I can't say enough positive things about 99. It isn't near my house but my normal gym was closed for renovations over the weekend recently and had heard about 99 Barbell. All brand new equipment and a lot of it! I'll be back! read more

I love this gym, I love the workers & their pet dog. This gym has the best faculty, best equipment and it's also very clean. 10/10 would recommend ! They have classes on how to powerlift, which is very convenient for those who want to get into the fitness scene and be shown the proper motions! The gym also has an cupping and acupuncture sessions with an actual acupuncturist that is part of the gym. The gym welcomes you like a family member, they have barbecues, potlucks and they like to decorate festively for holidays ! I signed up for this gym early in the summer, and my boyfriend and I have not gone back to a commercial gym since. It's worth it. (: read more

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I trained here mostly for the weights and utilized the punching bags in the backroom. There is a plethora of machines and units you can use for your work out. The qi gong room is especially cool, although I didn't partake in it. The main room, which is used for wushu is nicely padded and it seemed like the kids training there were having fun while learning discipline from the coaches. The coaches especially are very knowledgeable at what they do, and they know how to channel it extremely well to their students. Just looking at the trophies and awards in the room, they're revered in this genre of martial arts. read more