Three years. I thought I had befriended the owners and staff. They let a contracted trainer with known anger issues attack me on social media DMs. Then I was told I was the issue. When I cancelled and request to not be charged and refunded for the COCup in August as this trainer made me feel unsafe I was told hell no. Both owners threatened me via emails and only care about the money. They dont care about you as a human. I would add photos but I think this should suffice. Avoid these people and the fact this trainer is a KNOWN issue and then to be told "they aren't an employee". If you pay a business $500 in rent to personal train you're a contracted employee. read more

This gym is amazing. Want to go back to Denver just to lift here again. I usually wear headphones but they play the perfect music to get you through the workout and keep you energized. Atmosphere is great and everyone seems to be serious about lifting. Staff were super friendly as well, and even remembered me on my second day there. Great gym with great people and plenty of equipment available even when the gym is busy. Can't say enough great things about this place. read more

The gym looks like it's built on community and the "bodybuilding brotherhood," but unfortunately, the owners clearly missed that memo. I signed up thinking I'd found my long-term gym, and I was told there was a cancellation fee. What they didn't mention is that the "fee" is literally the entire remainder of your contract. You don't cancel--you just keep paying for something you can't use. To make matters worse, they auto-renew unless you give a 45-day notice before your term ends. And if life takes an unexpected turn and you move out of state? Tough luck. Their "military exception" only applies if you have active orders or a DD214--so if you're a veteran without those in hand, you're stuck paying. I had to move unexpectedly four months into my contract. And just like that, I was out $360 for a gym I physically couldn't attend. I should've read the fine print, sure--but I didn't expect a locally-owned gym to operate with the same outdated, predatory business model as a corporate chain. I reached out and tried to talk to multiple staff members. No one helped. No one cared. Bottom line: the vibes might be good, but the business practices are not. Do yourself a favor--don't sign a contract here unless you're absolutely certain you'll never leave Denver, and don't expect support when things change. This gym gets paid whether you're lifting or not. Post reply edit: One of your employees explicitly told me there was a cancellation fee--not that it meant paying the full remainder of the contract regardless of circumstance. I already told YOU that Andrea. That's not a cancellation fee. That's a trap. You can say "it was in the contract," but when the contract is written in a way that relies on people not realizing what they're agreeing to, that's not transparency--it's manipulation. And when someone moves out of state or faces a life change and you still demand payment for a service they can't use, that's not professionalism--it's predatory business, dressed up in legalese. It doesn't matter how many times you repeat "we're clear about our policies" when your sales pitch tells a different story. People are tired of that kind of bait-and-switch. The world has changed, but your business practices haven't. I'm not leaving this review for me. I already know the kind of place this is. I'm leaving it so the next person doesn't get locked into something they can't escape--because they trusted you and didn't read every line of small print. read more

As a profesional bodybuilder, I always seek out local bodybuilding gyms whenever I travel. Armbrust happened to be 7 minutes from my airbnb and I figured I'd give it a try. I called ahead to request the rates of a day pass and they even provided special pricing for IFBB Pros which was nice! Hands down one of my favorite gyms I've had the pleasure to train in. They have every machine you can think of, a separate room just for leg equipment and they even have a posing room with stage lights to replicate an actual stage. Bodybuilding heaven!!! If you ever have the opportunity to come train here, 10/10 recommend! read more

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Best gym I've been to. A little small and missing some amenities that other gyms have but the work ethic in every person that goes here pushes you to work harder. It's hard not to push your limits while working out around other people who take their physical shape so seriously! Also it's the same price or cheaper than lifetime and 24 hour fitness. Great equipment, great people, come work out here read more

Great atmosphere! Cool and friendly staff! What more does a former muscle head want out of a gym?

This gym has it all and a very friendly staff! We dropped in for a week pass while on vacation and it was well worth it.

I attempted to cancel my membership via written and expressed email since I was moving far away from the gym. They stated I had to fill out a form to cancel. I printed the form out, filled it out completely and then brought it into the gym to give to the front desk. I physically handed my form to (2) individuals at the front desk. I then asked if I was good to go and if my membership was effectively terminated and they said "YES YOU ARE GOOD TO GO, YOUR MEMBERSHIP IS CANCELLED EFFECTIVE TODAY" I have been charged for months, my membership was never cancelled and they are pushing back against me saying there is nothing they can do. This is quite absurd. I have talked to a few other ex-members who state this happened to them. It seems as if this is a predatory tactic to continuously charge members that have left the gym and hope they can sneak it past them. If you join this gym, be careful of how you pay. If you ever cancel, get it in writing and make sure you have all your i's dotted and your T's crossed..... read more

I visited Armbrust as a guest while on a business trip to Denver. What a great gym! All the best equipment laid out perfectly, by body part. Old school vintage equipment mixed in with newer state of the art pieces. Everything works. Everything is put away and where it's supposed to be. Everything is clean. Great variety of equipment for any type of machine - there's not four of the same seated row machines, there's 4 different manufacturers row machines. You can hit a different one every time you do back, or pick the one you like best and stick with it. Sometimes even little things make a difference. Need a certain handle or attachment for a cable ? - there's 4 + of them, all different ones, right where they are supposed to be. Pick the one you like, put it back when you're done. Same thing for dumbbells. In a commercial chain heath club, you waste time looking for things that are missing or left somewhere else. The gym doesn't care if weights are put away, so the members don't care. At Armbrust you can tell that the members respect the gym. You notice these things when you've been around different gyms most of your life. Other small things you only find in a serious bodybuilding gym. There's a line on the floor a few feet from the dumbbell rack. Grab your dumbells, get behind the line. Simple. But in a chain gym, you'll find someone in the way, doing curls right on top of the dumbbells you want. Or worse, someone doing something stupid in that spot not using dumbbells at all, like shadow boxing, or jumping up and down, or a woman doing side leg/hip lifts, leaning on your 85's you want. You're in the way ! I don't care if you want to shadow box in the mirror - but do it over there ! You are IN THE WAY. The leg room isn't really a "room" it's a whole separate gym! Incredible equipment selection. The message is "if you're not doing LEGS, don't come in here"! Don't even think about it. That's fantastic! No one doing curls in your squat rack. You could go crazy blasting legs and no one will stare or stop and watch. It's normal, in fact it's expected. Heavy and intense is no big deal. You're just another guy training hard. I've been training for 35 years, and I like going to a gym where I'm not even one of the bigger guys. I noticed a friendly, respectful vibe overall in this gym, which means a beginner / novice could train there and feel comfortable, (as long as they respect the rules.)You don't have be advanced or have a killer physique to enjoy training at Armbrust. But - It if you know the difference, you'll appreciate it. If I lived in Denver, I'd definitely make it my home. read more

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Great atmosphere. Has a variety of tools to help suite your fitness needs. Solid quality

Really well put together gym. This was first visit... on a Saturday..... I was expecting a madhouse but it was really quite tame. Obviously some of the most impressive physiques in the state of Colorado were here today. A little intimidating but much like most bodybuilder people they pretty much keep to themselves However I was greeted and commented to by a woman who was significantly more impressive to look at than myself. And she gave me a very nice compliment of have a "great physique". I literally blushed... hahaha. But lots of plate loaded equipment. Plenty of options for every body group. Indoor and outdoor training options. Dedicated leg area. Pose down rooms with stretching equipment. What more can I say. There is a reason why the BEST bodybuilder in world (Phil Health) trains here. Bought a t-shirt to remember the trip. Sadly the one I really wanted they didn't have in my size. Little bit of a bummer but whatever. Maybe next time! read more

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This is by far the best gym that I found I've been working out for a year and a half almost 2 years now and since I moved into the Denver metro area I found Armbrust pro gym you could not ask for a better place. And my physical trainer there Nicole is the bomb read more

Armbrust Pro Gym - Gyms Near Me - Wheat Ridge, Colorado

They refused me because solely of disabilities, won't allow me to put $25 down to start today's new membership since I was threatened and bullied due to miscommunication of their misperception unthinkable actions called police on me including booted me out of door and threw my iPhone at parking lot shattered. That's 100% undignified and unacceptable. read more

I really liked this gym. Great equipment, music that I don't always need to drown out with my headphones, and everyone had good gym manners. Very reasonable day and week passes for visitors. Worth the drive from downtown Denver if you are in need of a powerlifting / hardcore weightlifting gym. read more

Armbrust gym itself isn't terrible. There payment company is possibly the worst, get ready to be constantly double charged and receive bills that make no sense, Armbrust will tell you that there's nothing they can do, so will ASF payments solutions. Armbrust decided to link your credit card to a company that has 43 reviews and at default only has one star. Here's a link to the company you will be primarily dealing with when you get a Armbrust membership. https://m.yelp.com/biz/asf-payment-solutions-highlands-ranch-3 read more

By far and above the best facility in the entire region, fantastic equipment that gets updated and added to all the time. The staff is absolutely lovely and always greets me with a smile. If you're ever in town or looking for an amazing gym, come here, it's worth it. read more

They have all the equipment you would ever need but what sets them apart is the overall vibe. Love this place! The facility is clean and the staff is super friendly and helpful. Definitely one of my new favorite gyms read more

Best gym. Motivation everywhere. Working out here, people understand you start somewhere. It is your journey and APG got everything you need to get you going. Variety of machines Friendly environment Free posing classes (with membership) AND MUCH MORE... read more

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Great gym, awesome equipment. Only thing I wish was better was the hand dryers in the mens bathroom are like trash and don't dry your hands. read more

Everyone here is kind and dedicated to becoming the best version of themselves. Tons of equipment as well as classes to teach correct posing for competition. read more

This place is awesome! Very clean, respectful and excellent facility, also has the best machines and equipment definitely handpicked the best of the best! one of my favorite gyms nationwide. Come here to train,leave the bs at the door. read more

I recently moved from Chicago to Colorado Springs. In Chicago I lifted at Quads, one of the best hard core gyms in the country. While I now train at a corporate, mega "fitness club" it' good to know that every month or two I can take a drive up to Denver and train at Armbrust to get in my "real gym fix". Great equipment, a motivational crowd, friendly employees, good music playing......overall a perfect environment to get in a good hard lift! See you again in a month or two! read more

I hope this review is read by ALL...I would give 0 stars if it were an option as I'm not the only one with an issue. They are reporting to my credit over a year after I have not even lived in the state. Manager NEVER available even if they comment here I promise, never on site or available by phone call. Seriously recommend you find a gym that's not this petty and hard to deal with. read more

Has everything you need no matter what you are training for. It's mostly a bodybuilder gym. I'm a power lifter and I was able to get good workouts it while I was in town. The female clientele provided very nice scenery as well read more

Best gym in Colorado. Great atmosphere, cheap membership, all the equipment for gains.

Field trip to Armbrust! Phil Heath was working out 10 feet from me. I gave him some tips on his technique then asked for a selfie. However, the most eye popping were the woman. Ladies, too much steroids is not attractive. Congrats you turned yourself into a man and probably taken years off your life. Need some motivation for your weightlifting go no where else best around! Staff was friendly, owner walking around, other people working out kool. Welcoming non-Intimidating great place for free weight workout. read more

This is BY FAR the best gym in the entire metro area if you are in to powerlifting and body building. This is not a "fitness" gym, PX90, or an "I go to the gym every day for one hour" type fad-gym. People here TRAIN and train hard. Granted not ALL of them do, but in a general sense, members of this gym are there to WORK HARD. Yes, there is that small group of douches who walk around with invisible lats or simply inflated egos based on some grandiose body dysmorphia, but they fade in to the background. Those of us who have competed or who are simply in tune to our own fitness goals understand that everyone starts somewhere; and that seeing people make impressive changes to their physiques over time is INSPIRATIONAL to everyone. This place is literally packed with equipment, and their leg room alone is worth the membership. You CAN use chalk! YES indeed this is a genuine gym! There are a couple of odd very easily fixed draw-backs (hoping management/owners take it in to consideration) which is why I can't honestly give it a 5 star rating. 1). If you go at night, when there are no managers or owners present, the desk attendant will blast speed-metal so loud that you will be unable to hear someone talking right in front of your face. This is no joke. This is why 99% of the people there wear headphones. SO if you plan on communicating with say, a training partner, learn sign language. This only happens at night. When the boss is away...the employees play DJ...and fail. 2). You might also notice that half of the TVs have FOX "news" on and the other ones ESPN. ESPN seems par for the course. I don't quite understand how looking at the likes of Bill O'Reilly might inspire someone to train unless you are looking for kill-it-with-fire-inspiration to push through that last lift. 3). If you are a male and you by chance have to take an extremely toxic power dump, you had best walk outside and head south to the stream. If you use the bathroom, you will be found guilty upon exiting and everyone will hate you because there is ZERO ventilation in the men's bathroom and the brown cloud basically seeps into the gym and smells the ENTIRE gym up. There were a couple times this past winter when I walked in the front door to the gym and could not believe that people were unknowingly inhaling the poop molecules from someone's whey protein induced anal-hiroshima. It's sort of like being boiled alive, you don't know the temperature is going up until you have passed out and become goulash. IN this case you don't know you have inhaled 8oz of fecal molecules until you walk outside and choke on fresh poop-free oxygen. Those are the only 3 drawbacks that prevent me from posting a 5 star review. Sure there are other universal irritants present that you get at all gyms; like people who stand and talk in front of you blocking the mirror, girls using free weights for squats with 2.5lbs on each side taking 15 minutes between sets to chat, people picking up dumbbells and doing their set at the stand blocking anyone from walking by or picking up surrounding dumbbells etc. The usual stuff common of these ME ME ME days we live in. But all in all these things are MUCH LESS COMMON than at the chain gyms. For the most part, 90% of the members share the same goal, and thus are courteous, friendly, and serious about their fitness. All of that being said, don't let anything stop you from checking Armbrust out. As I mentioned, it is BY FAR the best equipped pro-oriented gym in town. If you want to be inspired by amazing physiques on people of all ages and of all of the many chemically induced genders, this is the place. This gym is for people who have a fitness goal and are determined to make it happen. This gym is for people who WANT to be intimidated by beautiful bodies so it will inspire them to work hard for their own. And before I forget, one more thing: This gym is CLEANED EVERY NIGHT. Yup you read that correct. Not like those 24hr fitnesses etc where the same piece of gum is stuck on a machine or in the urinal for 3 years. Armbrust is very well maintained and they totally understand that keeping the machines in working order pro-actively saves time and money. I have yet to see one piece of equipment broken. NOT ONE in over a year. Armbrust = well equipped, well maintained, and well managed. read more

Do you want to go to the gym and just lift? As in to actually lift and not tone, no silver sneakers and where 90% of those in the gym look like they could snap your neck if you pissed them off? This would be it. Lots of IFBB pro competitors come here to train. They have every device imaginable, make protein shakes, and have some tanning options. I've seen some of the trainers at work and they will kick your butt. It's awesome when they decide to open the garage doors! I love it. Everyone is so friendly, especially the owner Dylan. No matter where I'm coming from , the drive here is worth it. read more

At this point I've lived in Denver for a decade, and tried virtually every downtown gym out, and a good number of gyms surrounding the downtown area and this is hands down the best gym in Denver and possibly in Colorado. They have a larger selection of equipment than you would find in the next two best gyms in town. Aside from the awesome equipment, it's also the most motivating gym. Everyone there is in phenomenal shape and it's likely that if you get a membership, you'll probably gain a good deal of muscle and lose fat through osmosis. Lastly, and maybe the most alluring benefit of being a member here is that for everything I just mentioned, it's one of the cheaper gyms out there. But be aware, it may be a bit intimidating if you aren't serious about going there to train. As some of the other reviewers say, people are there to train in a very big way. If you stick with it here, you'll be very pleased with your results. Happy Lifting!! read more

The best & most motivating gym in metro Denver, truly a cut above! It's more than worth it to pay a little bit more for a membership. There is an entire room for leg workouts and lots of unique equipment. It's a land of giants, and at the same time a pro gym for everyone. read more

Just want to start by saying all this stuff is amazing very friendly confident people!!!! I had an amazing time working out there thank you for all the support and dedication! Hope to visit you guys soon or we should open up in Armbrust in Southern California!! read more

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I cannot say enough good things about APG! I have been a member for 5 years and can say that the gym has the best energy you can find at a gym. There are people of every age, size, shape and background at this gym and we are all treated equally. The gym is always clean and well organized and the owner makes sure all members are respectful to one another. I've gotten to know many of the trainers and bodybuilding pros (hello - Olympic Level athletes). They are approachable, kind, humble and helpful. A testament to how the owner carries the day in, day out workings of the gym. DO NOT be too intimidated to join. YES - there are a lot of seasoned athletes that you may never look like - but it's mostly just regular folks trying to get/stay in shape, like myself. If you want access to the BEST machines in Colorado - this is the place and if you don't know how to use a machine (happens to me all the time) just ask a trainer nearby and they will help you. Good Luck on your fitness journey! read more

Awesome gym! I have been here for a bit over a month and love it. No nonsense, great equipment, nice staff. No complaints. I plan to be a member for the foreseeable future. read more

One of the best gyms I have ever had the pleasure of visiting. Excellent equipment, great trainers, and amazing customer service. The place to be if you are serious about your training. read more

I'm FAR from a pro athlete but I've never known a better appointed or more welcoming gym. Plenty of squat racks or dumbbells or benches. Place is kept clean. Dylan runs a good place and there is a sense of community. This is where you come to DO WORK. I've been surprised how much I've come to like this gym. read more

I was trying to add 6 more stars because I do love the Phase 8 White Chocolate w/ dextrose, but I couldn't. Please jot me down for eleven. Anyway. What a place! I got here from a free voucher for a free frozen yogurt gifted with every purchase of a breakfast burrito (the breakfast burrito was 22.50 USD with two mimosas). The voucher also included a comp. pass to Armbrust. At first I thought, is something wrong with the sign, bruh? Why not "burst". Someone messing with me? I told my cat during a video chat about it and he didn't care but I know he was lying! he always is when scripts are written about things that are above his horizon, historically. Anyway, I get back, and I'm walking through the gym. Not really noticing anyone, yet. So I start doing skull-crushers with the ez curl bar, moving 100lbs and I hear, "hey, nice jackin' that weight, you want a spot?" It was Phil Heath! I told him, "yes, I could use a spot, thanks" And then I spotted Phil on incline bench press. It was just, cool, you know? Like, we just talked. And hung out. Phil Heath and I. Like, we talked about dextrose and that bodybuilding dot com article about how dextrose and whey postworkout really helps in recovery, as the best as far as retaining/feeding muscles post-workout--we both agreed. In fact, we were finishing each other's sentences! It was like Phil and I were long lost siblings or something. Great afternoon with a living legend. I just wanted to highlight that my interactions with Phil Heath were more meaningful and effective and cool than anyone else's, so far. And I did get his number, I think, pretty sure I did, doesn't matter...anyway, Phil told me to hit him up sometime to shoot some hoops, play some HORSE or something, which is totally awesome because him and I both share that same love for the game. read more

Great place to train when I visit Denver! Excellent equipment!!! Everything is here, even a full line of clothing...

Best gym I have ever been to hands down! Strangely enough it is also the least I have ever paid for a gym membership. Even lower cost than a rec center. More equipment than I have ever seen. The owner is super cool too. Don't be intimidated by all the huge guys and girls who work out here. Unlike many gyms where there are a lot of wanna be body builders this gym is full of true body builders (even the current Mr Olympia) that are really cool. Never have trouble finding a spotter and have even received many great tips. Can't recommend this place enough. read more

No BS place to train with some of the best equipment I've ever used. So glad I started to train here as it has inspired me to take my fitness to the next level. read more

I've been lifting at this gym for about 3 or 4 years now. There's a ton of equipment, and you'll always find someone willing to spot you or give you some advice on an exercise they like. People are extremely cool here (including Dylan the owner, and all the trainers at the gym). I'm not a huge bodybuilder type of guy, and no one looks down on me because I can't bench 300 lbs. The equipment is in good shape, and there are tons of free weights (including dumbbells from as low as 5 lbs up to 120 lbs). This gym is far superior to the big-box gyms. You don't have people just strutting here - people are there to lift. Friendly and social yes, meat market "Bro-down" no. read more