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Such poor service and poor condition of the equipment.

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Truly love this gym, great for hardcore training, some equipment is in decrepit condition though.

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★ 5

It’s not crowded, everyone is friendly, and I feel comfortable really pushing myself hard without feeling like I have eyes on me.

I absolutely love this place. Come here if you’re serious about training.

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★ 5

B&W Gym is the real deal—no frills, just gains.This place is a haven for powerlifters and anyone serious about lifting. The equipment is old-school but solid, and the vibe is all about hard work. If you're tired of the corporate gym scene and want a community that pushes you, this is your spot.

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Great gym! No thrills, people come here to get better and stronger. Everything you could want. Come ready to lift!

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★ 5

A powerlifter/bodybuilders dream playground! I had such a great time dropping in, and the staff members are fantastic. Can't wait to be back in Chicago to visit this place!

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★ 5

I made a good choice coming in here It’s only my second day and I can see myself coming in here more often. I really recommend this gym to any buddy out there that wants to join the gym.

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★ 5

Great gym. Used it once during a Chicago visit. Used Olympic lifts and squats. Nice equipments, arranged separately in a large space.

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B&W gym is the best kept secret when it comes to Chicago weight lifting areas. B&W is the gold standard when it comes to working out and getting to where you want to be. B&W has a full basement that spans half of a city block. The basement includes every piece of free weight and machine equipment a lifter could ask for. They even have a strongman room complete with stone boulders and a giant monster truck tire!

The price point is unbeatable, and the people are down to earth. You won't see any influencers or video taping being done here. This is an old-school lifting gym that is for made for anyone wanting to improve.

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★ 5

Great variety of equipment for all niches of lifting. Pricing is very reasonable considering the equipment the gym offers.

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I've been going here for years. Great community, facilities, and equipment. Lifters who train here are focused yet courteous. Come here if you're serious about lifting. That said, it is a little grimy, so check it out if you don't think that'll bother you.

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Awesome gym

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The area Gym is in is not the best location neighborhood isn't exactly inviting, No Air-conditioning.... but good thing Prices were low. Not sure what types of showers they have...

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★ 5

Great, classic gym. Love this place.

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★ 5

This is A Great Gym!

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★ 5

Best gym in Chicago. I train Olympic weightlifting and this gym has everything I need. I love the old school atmosphere and the people at the gym are so friendly! No other gym can beat the price of this gym too.

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★ 5

You can smell the blood and guts from up stairs. This is a gym for a hardcore lifting man. You can tell many athletes have trained for various athletics there and trained well. The atmosphere can not by even touched in this classic Chicago gym.

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Amazing classic gym. Has plenty of equipment for pretty much whatever you want to do from Boxing to strongman lifting. The atmosphere is great too everyone is nice no matter if you're a beginner or seasoned lifter.

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★ 5

Best place to be to get gains

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Classic example of a good gym!! It’s not fancy but it’s ALL the basics plus much more. The classic posters on the walls are a very inspirational touch. The staff is really informative and helpful. The people at this gym are respectful and kind. This is a 80s vibes gym ( I guess) only iron and fans without TVs to distract you

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I love this gym!! I been to so many all over the city and it’s by far my favorite. If you compete or like this type of atmosphere, this is the gym for you!

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I love this place.

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No nonsense, straightforward gym. There is a lot of equipment for training every part of your body. The atmosphere is cool, the staff is great, and the owner, Dennis, is AWESOME!!! He is professional and highly knowledgeable.

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Great staff. Great atmosphere. Free at last!

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★ 5

Spectacular old school gym. Awesome team supporting the powerlifting meet today. We will go back for every meet and drop in for some hardcore lifting. You guys Rock!!!!!

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It’s dirty and it smells funny, but I love it anyway, like my old dog. It’s a great place to go if you appreciate other people minding their own business and letting you work out in peace.

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If you're looking for a real workout you found the place! Have been going there for years.

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Best gym I've been to. Plenty of equipment and nice staff.

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★ 5

This gym is for lifting heavy things, getting stronger, and achieving your goals. It isn't a treadmill farm or fitness club nor does it claim to be. In my experience the staff is exceptional, the personal trainers top notch, and the members are respectful and focused.

If a little dirt scares you, this isn't the place for you. If the idea of having body building, olympic, power, and strong man equipment available for use sounds cool and exciting then come on in and get to work.

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No nonsense. No distractions. Great place to focus and put in work. I love it.

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★ 5

This place is my new favorite place in the city. Easily the best place if you're training for strongman competitions, but also great if you can't stand commercial gyms and don't need all the frills of a normal gym. If you're looking for a country club style gym with towels and complementary after shave, then this isn't the place for you. If you're looking for every piece of equipment you could possibly need in a no nonsense atmosphere straight out of "pumping iron," then this is your gym.

Also, they are cash only to boot, which is nice when you don't like to have to deal with all the BS paperwork and questioning getting your card off file in a normal gym.

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Great gym, well kept and a community like gym. Very well kept it's a real gym.

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★ 5

Cool "Rocky" style to it, and nice dedicated people.

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It's great being there.

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If you want to get into training strongman, this is the best gym in Chicago by a mile.

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They say no restrictions or limitations yet I can not do certain things I can not do. I recommend another gym than going here that does false advertising

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★ 5

Bro this gym is the best take it from the boxing champ walid

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★ 5

The Iron never lies, especially here.

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It’s a old school gym and I love the experience with the real iron weights.

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Simply the best old school gym around. All the equipment and space you need for serious bodybuilding, powerlifting, Olympic lifting, strongman, boxing, and kettlebells. Plenty of cardio equipment. Great people who mind their business. Classic rock on the radio. One of life’s simple pleasures.

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Amazingly well stocked, no frills, lead factory.

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Great place to train.

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Richard Garnica's boxing and MMA is the best.

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Best gym for free weights in the area. Nonpretentious and welcoming to all.

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One of the best hardcore gyms in the Chicago area. I have been to many gyms and this one is in my top 5. They have everything you could ever need. Place is welcoming for bodybuilders, power lifters, and strong men alike.

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Old school powerlifting gym. Do not come for frills; you won't find them. Come for 20,000lbs of weight, barebones equipment, and a community of people dedicated to strength.

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Best place for deads, curls, and lots of squat racks

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Great place! Hardcore and Gritty! Love it!

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Amazing gym. In town for the weekend and dropped in for my deadlift workout. Can’t beat what this gym has to offer for a daily drop in fee of $5. Wish I had more gyms like this where live. The Olympic area looked amazing.

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The most complete hard core gym, no frills place to lift in Chicago. In business for almost 30 years. Multiple racks and platforms for PL and olympic lifting with correct bars/plates. No locker rooms or showers so come ready to workout.

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★ 5

Good prices for membership. They have trainers/coaches available. I love the environment. Hard work and good attitudes

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A great no-frills old-school gym with a nice staff and excellent boxing area.

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Not for everyone, but if you are a real lifter, come on over. The only shiny stuff here is sweat.

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Dealing with the kid that works there would kick you out for not having a guess pass. (Guest pass dilemma)(1 month prior .(first month).never received and poor info on received passes supposedly issued per month)(received mail 8 days ago of this months guess pass)

End of it, I have a month left and not having a guess pass for one session leads to being thrown out by a kid that i saw near everyday consistently at the times I went .. the sight was pathetic .. result near expected .. Poor handling.

This gym is full of Olympic lifters and powerlifters , no a/c and one overdeveloped kid

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Great powerlifting gym.

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I've been going to this awesome gym for a while now, on and off. It's got such a great old-school, rugged vibe! This is definitely the place to go to if you're serious about your training!

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I've been lifting here with a trainer for about two years now. I've put on about 20 lbs of muscle and have done well in USAPL competitions. This gym is legit. It's NOT Planet Fitness. It has all the equipment you need to train seriously, some you don't and some you've never even heard of but the most important thing is the community. The people at B&W are really friendly and accepting of everyone and are always ready to give you a spot if you need it. It's the best basement I've ever hung out in!

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One of the best gym's I have ever been to. You can smell the grit in the air. This is a powerlifter/bodybuilder's haven .All the equipment you will need and more. Definitely old fashioned however I think it adds to the authenticity

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Great old school gym , no frills ,no bull ..

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Tons of plates. Plenty of machines. A bit warm in the summer.

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★ 5

Don't expect a fancy, super spacious gym. It has everything you need to train though from.beginmers to heavy lifters. And the prices are ridiculously cheap.

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Good gym ,great environment to train in plenty of good equipment and tons of free weights . Only draw back is cardio equipment . Staff is great and members are all great everyone that trains there is helpful good people . This gym is over all the best.

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It's cheap and it has everything you need to get strong and in shape.

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One of the best gyms I've attended. You immediately feel that this is a place to get strong and get all kimds of gainz when you walk in. B&W won't be confused with a Planet Fitness by any means. DBs go up to 120, several types of bars specifically for Oly lifts, deadlifts, etc. There are trap bars, SSB, cambered bars and access to chains and bands. There are 3 platforms for Oly lifts and/or deads. In a separate area there are at least another 3 platforms specifically for deadlifts.

If you don't have a power lifting belt, there are community belts to use. Chalk is allowed and dropping heavy weights isn't frowned upon.

If you are a powerlifter, Oly lifter, body builder or strongman (access to logs, a yoke, various stones, farmer's handles, axles, and a circus DB)...this is the gym for you hands down. Even for the cardio bunnies out there, this gym works for you with access to a few treadmills, rower and stationary bikes.

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★ 4

I love that gym

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