Went for a drop-in session, and I can only say that it was simply amazing ! Every piece of equipment you want is available. I made sure to go when there wasn't a class and there were only two other people, it felt like I had the whole place to myself. When I did need help, the staff was very friendly (Thank you Matt!), and able to help me set up or provide feedback on form. read more

I've been a member of the gym for over 2 years now, and I'm continuing to see improvement. I'm a masters athlete, and Coach Vince tailors my workouts to accommodate my goals. Right now I want to try and qualify for finals, and I'm on a good trajectory. The amount of members has grown since I've joined, but I still get good coaching and don't have to wait for a platform, even when it's busy. I've had to share a few times, but that's happened very rarely. The other coaches and athletes here are friendly and supportive too. If you're looking to meet new folks and start a new hobby that'll keep you fit, look no further than Invincble Barbell! read more

Have been training powerlifting here for 7 months and love it here! Maryann and Matt are great coaches who have built personalized programs that are really effective for me. They've helped me navigate multiple injuries and as a result of training here, I've hit multiple new PRs in squat, bench, deadlift, and overhead press. Highly recommend IB! The gym community is also super friendly and supportive here as well. read more

I've been a member of Invincible barbell for 15 months now. The atmosphere at Invincible is incredibly welcoming and the coaches are extremely knowledgeable. I've always been very iffy on squat technique and before Invincible never felt comfortable with more weight on that lift, but over the last year and a bit, I've made massive strides and feel so much better about squats now. read more

I have been seeing coach Maryann for personal training for almost a year now, and have made incredible progress. I have chronic back pain and Maryann always takes into account how my back is feeling and modifies my exercises so that I can still work out without pain. She has even gone out of her way to research exercises to benefit my back. She is also super knowledgeable about weightlifting and how your muscles work (I love asking her questions, she always has a good answer!). When I first started powerlifting I wasn't sure if I would like it, but now I look forward to it and am so excited every time I hit a new PR. I really love the community and culture at the gym too, everyone is very friendly and there are frequent social events. read more

2026: Invincible is still great for all the same reasons! Additionally, mid-last-year I ignored a growing injury and kept lifting, doing jiujitsu, and loading up on ibuprofen, until my right glute / piriformis blew up and I had to back off . So I've been avoiding squats, doing PT, and spent a long time not pushing PRs and just hanging out and lifting light. MaryAnn and a wonderful new addition - powerlifting coach Matt - have been just as good at grace for recovery and helping me work around the injury, as they are at pushing the pace. I've PR'd deadlift and bench since then :) 2025: Invincible is a fantastic gym for all of the reasons. I like the people, I like the coaches, it isn't crowded, and I have all the support I need to get more technical and stronger as fast as I want to. I've been doing the big 3 lifts as an accessory to sports on-and-off for a decade+, but I've only been powerlifting with a coach for the past few months here. I've already seen noticeable form improvements and lifetime PRs. Thanks MaryAnn! read more

Went in for a trial session to workout with a friend and see what their was to offer near me and this place is exactly what every lifter would dream of. From Weightlifting to Powerlifting there is tons of great options. Maryann was extremely nice and helpful. I am excited to continue going here in the future. read more

I've been a member for 5.5 years and am still here because I see continuous improvement! Vince's program has worked very well for me and despite there being more members, he's been able to offer personalized coaching and assistance during and outside of training hours still. Very grateful to have access to such a great space, equipment, coaching, and community. read more

TL;DR: a SUPER community-oriented, beginner and advanced friendly powerlifting, olympic and general gym with stellar coaches. Since joining in July 2023, my progress and physical/mental strength has skyrocketed. I'd recommend taking them up on their 1-tour offer, which really convinced me! --- While cliché to say, Invincible Barbell has really changed my life. I had 0 experience in powerlifting before walking into this gym around a year and a half ago, not knowing whether I'd even like it. As a woman and as someone who never seriously competed in sports growing up, powerlifting felt very intimidating. Fast forward to today, I'm so much stronger (not only physically, but mentally!) and excited to compete in my very third meet in a few months. For anyone considering stopping by for a tour, I'd HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend it. I dropped into several weightlifting/powerlifting gyms and classes in SF before committing to a membership here, and choosing Invincible was standout on a few axes: 1) The coaches: MaryAnn is my coach and she nails the difficult balance of creating a safe space for failure and pushing me to be my best. She also has been unbelievably patient in introducing and reviewing powerlifting fundamentals with me, given that I had no training or knowledge beforehand. Vince, as many others here have attested, is also awesome though I do not regularly train with him like I do with MaryAnn :) 2) The programming: MaryAnn has a structured, block-based training plan for me, which is clearly optimized based on my day-to-day sessions, which I think has been the difference between slow and skyrocketing progress in all of my #s (Squat, Bench, Deadlift). She also is more than happy to program in remote or accessory workouts should I request them, or make ad hoc changes if I need to miss a session or two due to travel/work. The monthly membership seems costly on first glance but the amount of individualized coaching+attention and value I've gotten make it a super good deal, IMHO! 3) The community: many gyms like to boast this, but the powerlifting M/W/F class has truly become my second home here in SF. You get to see the same friendly faces 3x a week, who will cheer for you in training max-out days or just because. MaryAnn also regularly schedules gym hangouts that are very well-attended such as picnics and Halloween parties. 4) The facilities: the gym has always had any kind of bar a member could ask for and more platforms than I have seen in any other gym. In the past few months, MaryAnn and Vince have also been adding new equipment and renovations (though I think we already had everything we could've wanted/needed). If I haven't convinced you yet and you're still reading this, I'd recommend scheduling a gym tour via their website to check it out. That's what certainly convinced me :) read more

Best Olympic Weightlifting Gym in SF! Hands down! I've been to two & this one will forever be in my heart. Vince the best coach ever! He has this amazing knowledge of Olympic lifting. He has you doing very great programs and technique. He made my snatch improve by 10lbs in a month or so! Once my technique started dialing in & big thanks to Vince! I started feeling so confident with the bar. I cannot thank MaryAnn & Vince so much for welcoming in into their gym. Vince is amazing! If you're very serious with training especially Olympic lifts check him out! He has amazing facilities too! Always clean, always available and great community! This is has been the best gym I have ever been to! Thank you so much! Btw lots of their athletes are state hold records & national ones too!!! So this just shows how amazing they are! read more

Training with Vince has changed my life and my perspective on what I believe I am capable of doing. I've been training with Vince since Dec. 2020 (almost a full year) and I've changed in so many ways. My motivation for signing up for personal training was to be able to keep up with my daughter. I had gained over 90lbs in a 4 year span, which caused me to feel sluggish all the time, limited my ability to basic things like play with my daughter, and impacted my quality of sleep. I had finally had enough of spiraling downward and decided to do something about it. So I set up a consultation with Coach Vincent and the rest is history! I trained with him 3 days a week for the first 7-8 months. During that time my back squat max went from 155lbs to 400lbs! With that progress also came a few other benefits: 1. Increased Mobility and Flexibility: This is one of Coach Vincent's specialties. In his initial assessment of his clients, Coach Vincent walks you through a series of movements and exercises to identify where you are stiff, tight, etc. Then he creates a plan to help you work on those areas. I learned that I had a weak core, tight hips, and a weak glute muscles. Knowing this helped me understand why I always experienced lower back tightness whenever I exercised. Regular lower back pain is one of the main reasons why I had previously stopped exercising. It was so empowering to be able to identify these weaknesses and make them strengths one by one. I no longer feel lower back pain when I exercise. 2. Increased Mind-Body Awareness: During each workout, Vince walks me through each exercise and explains what muscles should be activated, what stance or posture I should be holding, and how to breathe through each rep. You end up rediscovering and learning nee things about how your body is constructed and how all your muscles work together. Over time, through practice and repetition, I learned to trust my body and mind to work in unison, rather than against each other. The result was being able to get my body to respond the way I need it to, not just in the gym but also in every day life. I also learned how to take better care of my body, before and after workouts, throughout the work day, and before/after sleep. 3. Mental toughness: Over the course of my training with Vincent, my mental toughness increased. He is always reminding me to focus on one rep at a time. Some times it can be overwhelming when you have a lot of weight to lose or are about to take on an enormous task. You can get so overwhelmed that you end up psyching yourself out and quitting on yourself before you even get started. Through our training sessions and his coaching, I learned to focus and be more present through each rep. I stopped focusing on how many reps I had left to complete or how much time I had left on the timer, and transfered that energy towards completing 1 rep at a time and finishing what I started. I've come a long way since I first started training with Coach Vincent. If you're looking to make changes or take your physical fitness to the next level, don't wait till you're 90lbs heavier to do so, like I did. Set up a consultation with Vince now! You won't be disappointed!!! read more

Coach Maryann guided me through two months of the beginning lifter class. I cannot recommend her and the class enough -- she's patient, attentive, and has a clear plan that I could follow even when I'm traveling. If you are looking to gain confidence in your lifting and learn proper technique, join the class! read more

Truly truly HIGHLY RECOMMEND! I had a small group session with coach MaryAnn - I'm a lifting beginner, so it was super important to me that I learned the right form early on. I felt super comfortable asking all my naive questions - MaryAnn would explain why my muscle might feel a certain way or why my balance was off in detail. I was also happy that the session was tailored to my goals. Everyone seems super friendly as well - parking on an early Sunday morning was a breeze! I found a spot right in front at 9AM. read more

Height: 5'2 Starting Weight: 230Ibs Current Weight: 172Ibs Vince as I write this, I don't believe you will ever know the impact you have had in my life. My entire life up until working with Vince, I have struggled with obesity; I don't remember a time in my life where I was not over 200 pounds. We began working together July 2019, ultimately my goal was weight loss, I didn't have a goal weight, I just knew I had to make a change. At the time, I had hardcore sleep apnea, my heartrate was over 100 bpm, no stamina, no endurance to even go for a walk. THE STRUGGLE WAS REAL. I tell Vince that he showed me how to jump, because prior to working with him, the only cardio I was doing was running to the freezer for a pint of ice cream. As a beginner, the idea of weight-training seemed incredibly intimidating- damn near impossible and Vince made me feel comfortable with where I was because I was only going to improve. Working with Vince 2x/week turned this once sluggish girl into someone that is hype about working out! I am stronger than I have ever been, flexible, and more balanced. Ya girl went from being out of breath going up a flight of stairs, to deadlifting, doing back squats, zombie squats (Vince wanted to kill me lol, and SNATCHES! He is always actively listening to my concerns about my body and what I'd like to change/improve upon (like preparing for hot girl summer, JLO arms, Britney Spears abs, etc.) When I arrive for my next session, I have a new tailored workout to address my concerns. I trust him whole-heartedly, respect him highly. He works well with people, young and old, athletes as well as people who never played sports or worked out but simply want to be healthier and feel better. I couldn't recommend anyone better to get you in the best shape of your life both internally and externally. Thank you V! read more

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Came here for my first ever lifting training session with Coach MaryAnn and recommend for beginners! Lifting always seemed intimidating to me, but she made sure to start me off slowly and paid close attention to my form. The exercises she taught were tailored to the muscles I wanted to focus on. Given that barbells by themselves are heavy enough to cause injury, I appreciate that MaryAnn taught proper safety procedures! The gym is also well-maintained and clean, with a shower and lockers in the back. read more

I dropped into Invincible Barbell a few weeks ago while on vacation and will definitely be coming back. Coach Maryann provided me with programming and ensured my form was correct throughout the duration of my session. If you're looking for a queer friendly gym in the Bay, this is THE spot. 10/10. Thank you Coach Maryann and Coach Vince! read more

Great place to train in the Olympic Weightlifting life style! Great community, great coaching, great equipment, and even greater people!

Great facility. Nice and clean and has pretty much everything. I would definitely be lifting here more often.