Motor City Barbell Club

I started personal training here about 7 months ago and love it! The energy and positivity of everyone who works out here is infectious. I’ve learned how to do all the basic lifts with great form and am able to lift more than I ever have. I train with Rachel, who is so friendly, caring and an absolutely awesome coach. She has figured out how to work around my limitations and injuries, and I’ve been able to make amazing progress toward my goals.

All the positive reviews of this place are legit. I've been there about three and a half months and it has been a great experience and it has absolutely been worth every penny. Justin designs a workout for you based on your skill level and abilities, shows you how to do the workout and then monitors you as you do the workout on your own to give you constant pointers. It's almost like the very best parts of personal training without the annoying high pressure sales job. It's also a really great environment. Everyone at the gym is welcoming and friendly regardless of your abilities or experience. Cannot say enough good things.

Over the last decade I’ve belonged to CrossFit and weightlifting gyms all over the country: LA, SF, and here in Michigan. I’ve dropped-in to even more. I’ve been at Motor City for over a year now and this is hands down the best gym I’ve ever been a part of. The coaching is top tier. The community is respectful, supportive and very fun/friendly. The new location is massive with all the room and equipment you could imagine (including in house PT!) I’ve been thinking about moving up north but honestly the gym is so outstanding that I don’t want or think I can leave. For anyone looking to jumpstart their fitness - whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced weightlifter this is without a doubt the spot to be!

As someone who has been a part of multiple gyms in the past, I can say Motor City Barbell is as good as it gets. The coaches are very knowledgeable and will help you achieve your fitness goals. Additionally, the gym offers a positive and supportive environment for each of its members which empowers them for success.

FANTASTIC GYM

I was new in town looking for a Crossfit/group style gym to train in. Stopped by Motor City Barbell quickly to check it out for 5 minutes. 5 minutes turned into about 20-30 minutes chatting with Owner/Operator Justin about all the gym offers to its members, the community he is building and how he has tailored the gym to best accommodate his members.
Open gym with great hours allow me to come in on my schedule and be flexible with my availability outside of the group classes.

The group classes lead by Justin and his partner are great! He really takes account of each individual in the class (capped at 8-10), points out where we can improve on form and is constantly pushing us to go longer and harder with a positive attitude.

The facility itself has a bathroom, shower, lockers,water, coffee and supplements stocked so it’s a one stop shop for its members.

Can’t speak more positive about this gym and can’t wait to get back in it. Highly recommend everyone stop by and support local business owners like Justin.

I've been a member of Motor City Barbell for a year now and I honestly wish that I would have joined sooner!
The community is second to none - walking into a gym can be intimidating, but Justin and Ashely have cultivated an environment that is encouraging and welcoming, regardless of where a person may be in their fitness journey.
The club recently moved to a larger facility based on need, and while it's not quite done yet, it's going to be great and is a true reflection of the kind of business owner Justin is: he puts so much into the club. He is knowledgeable, but not pretentious. I've seen him work with elite, skilled athletes, to youth athletes, to older athletes, to brand new athletes - they all receive the same amount of attention and care.
I know that I've improved since joining, and I've made lifelong friends as well.
Whether you're looking to join our awesome Olympic weightlifting team, looking to fine tune some of your skills, or work independently, MCB has a variety of membership options available, including 24 hour key code access if that's your need.
Again, I wish I had found this place sooner, but am glad it's where I ended up. I highly recommend MCB!

Been a part of the gym for a month through an open gym membership. Overall pretty great so far! Justin is a pretty nice guy and everyone seems to be welcoming and friendly. Bonus is that its never crowded and has everything you need to get your weightlifting done!

I recently joined this gym and so far it’s been a very warm and easy transition for me. I honestly wish I joined sooner. The members are super kind and approachable, they’ve cultivated a very encouraging & motivating environment. You can tell Justin and Ashley put all their heart and soul into this place.

Currently, I'm an open gym member. So far, it's been a really great training environment! The people here all seem very welcoming too

If I could give Motor City Barbell more than five stars, I absolutely would! The club is one of the most supportive environments I’ve trained out of, and Justin is such a knowledgeable, encouraging, and adaptable coach. I’ve been at MCB for just over a year and couldn’t be happier! Come check out the best gym in Metro Detroit, you won’t regret it!

There are nice gyms out there and then there are places like Motor City Barbell. Justin really takes pride in making sure his clients and their fitness goals. His studio is well organized and clean.
It is a fantastic business in the city of Clawson.

I can’t say enough great things about Motor City Barbell. I’ve been training here for a little over two years now, and the the growth I’ve had physically and mentally when it comes to training has been the highlight of my past couple years. If you are new to lifting or advanced, Justin will adapt to wherever you’re at and create a custom program that suits you. Check it out if you’re looking for an amazing community that will impact you in the best way. It will change your life!

Motor city barbell is a clean and welcoming environment! Justin works so hard to build a community of humans who want to get stronger and support each other.
Justin is also always investing in new equipment to foster more growth in the gym. Fantastic gym and you should absolutely check it out! Lauren is also a fantastic and fun strength coach!

I joined the gym summer 2020 shortly after pandemic started. I just left a bigger gym with a lot of fancy equipment, but I wanted to find a gym closer to my home with easier access to owner/coaches. I am so grateful I found this gym— within a mile from my house! Just a smidge over a year later, I decided to try OLY training with a coach there. The atmosphere is great & coaching is fantastic. Even if all you do is “open gym” membership— you can bother someone for a bit of help. Also, the facility is CLEAN. Highly recommend!

Justin and the MCBB crew are as legit as they come. My wife and I are physical therapists by profession and are therefor picky when it comes to having others plan exercises and supervise technique. While at the gym you could convince me that these two are colleagues with advanced degrees with how they handle modifications to exercises and advise that they have given.

Update: the new location for MCBB has really opened up the play book for everyone who goes to this gym. Continuing to look forward to going to and working out here!

I’m around a month in to working out at Motor City Barbell and it’s easily the best gym I’ve been to. The coaches are super approachable and charismatic, it’s never crowded, and the equipment to use is top notch with no unnecessary frills to add to any indecision.

Justin is an awesome trainer and is usually even more excited for your progress than you are. He has a great way of encouraging his clients to push themselves to be stronger every day while always taking the time to make sure they do it safely. Justin has created a great community at Motor City Barbell and I've never enjoyed working out so much as I have since coming to this gym. Keep it up, JT!

Justin is a top-notch trainer and nutritionist. He is incredibly knowledgeable not only about what is the best approach to your fitness needs but also how to change your lifestyle. I have learned a lot and know I can trust him to watch me like a hawk and know what challenges I will meet. I have been working with him for 6+ years and can highly recommend him.

Motor City Barbell is more than a gym, it’s a community. Justin and Jess are fantastic coaches who care. They are really good about watching your form and are super encouraging! I suggest setting up time for a tour if you’re interested.

4 years into my fitness journey I still couldn't find the "thing" to keep me motivated to show up for myself. After months of admiring posts from a friend who was a member of Motor City Barbell, I decided to take a leap of faith and I am so glad I did! The workouts are fun and challenging, but it's the community that keeps me coming back for more! If you're looking to see real change and gain a community of support, Motor City Barbell is for you!! Thank you Coach Justin, and most importantly, Coach Mya ;), for all that you do!