Backyard Barbell is a powerlifting gym located in San Jose for anyone from the athlete to the average Joe or working mom.
04/21/2026
STRONGMAN SATURDAYS ARE HERE!
Starting this Saturday @ 11am, come learn real-world strength events like yoke, farmer carries, sandbags, log press, stones, and more!
We’re also excited to welcome our new coach Oliver Werner to the team. Oliver brings experience, strength, and knowledge to help take your training to the next level.
$40 per class
All level Welcome. COME WORK.
Available for members and non-members!
01/26/2026
THIS DEAL ENDS JANUARY 31ST.
If you know us, we don’t do deals often.
Get in while you can.
01/20/2026
Just kidding, you can do them all at once!
The destination for high quality coaches, pristine equipment, and immaculate vibes.
Allow us to properly introduce Amanda! We are stoked she’s here and know YOU will be too.
Powerlifting changed her life and now she hopes to share that same power with her clients.
DM or email to get started!
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Stop scrolling and start pulling.
We’re built for the strength athletes tired of trying to “make do” at a commercial gym.
Your first training session is on us.
Let’s get started.
01/05/2026
Let’s be honest: Most resolutions are dead by February because they’re built on wishes.
But you aren’t looking for a “fitness journey.” You’re looking for a PR. You’re looking for a heavy triple that moves like smoke. You’re looking for the platform that feels like home.
Whether you’re prepping for your first Powerlifting meet, training for a Strongman comp, or you’re a 30-something athlete ready to stop “working out” and start training, this is the place you’ve been looking for.
Swipe through to see our 2026 blueprint for executing on your goals.
1️⃣ Focus: Audit your intent.
2️⃣ Integrity: The weights don’t lie—don’t cheat the movement.
3️⃣ Passion: Surround yourself with people who want it as bad as you do.
The bars are loaded. The chalk is ready. Let’s get to work.
If you want your bench to move that fast, you know where to go 😤