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Have loved this gym forever but they have to fix the elliptical machines. Of all the gyms around their elliptical equipment is the best but over half of them never work, so if more than 2 people are using them you're either getting a dysfunctional one or gotta wait.

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★ 5

If you’re visiting like myself or living in the area and need a body building type of gym to stop into, this is the spot for San Jose. Big gym, lots of space, and about every single type of machine you can think of for every muscle group. Employees are nice and the gym has an over all good vibe.

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★ 5

Great gym of you're looking for a serous workout. Lots of clean equipment and space. I rarely have to wait for a rack or bench.

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★ 5

I love this place, the people who work here, and the people who work out here and I only ever go here as a guest thanks to my gym friends. Gym goers have a strong sense of community and take care of their gym and each other. Case in point, our friend overheard some older ladies not being able to read the numbers on the dumbbells and our friend Lance used a light colored sharpie to manually write in the numbers on the dumbbells all on his own accord. As far as equipment goes, I really like this contraption that mimics a basketball hoop but for strength training purposes. They have weighted balls here so I would imagine a basketball player could gain strength and accuracy using this. Also they have this angled trampoline where you have to estimate the strength and trajectory of your throw kind of mimicking someone throwing a ball at you. You have to be careful because of the ricochet effect of throwing against the trampoline contraption. Go slow and learn this and don’t just go ham or you might get bopped in the face with that heavy weighted ball lol ;-) Super fun even for non basketball players. They also have monkey bars and this football player looking machine which I am bonkers over that is called the “Power Squat” that I have not seen in any other gym. This used to be a Gold’s Gym according to our friends so maybe that’s why people are more well behaved here and not teeny bopper-ish.

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★ 3

The gym is big and they have a lot of equipment. The issue I have is the other members. I went there for 3 years straight and had the same issue every time I went. Most of the people there will stay at you like they want to fight you just for walking in. Even the employees who work are the same way. It’s a very uninviting place and atmosphere. The funny thing is, when I stared back at them, they always looked the other way. This is the biggest issue with these types of gyms.

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★ 5

Great

Have moved out of state in 2022. I miss my gym of 22 years. It has all the basics to stay in shape. Now I drive 2 hours each way in another state to exercise. But miss my American Barbell( Golds to me) in San Jose.

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★ 5

Live in Michigan, but visiting family here. Stopped into what I thought was the old Gold’s gym, but was met with a very friendly staff and a gym that has virtually everything (especially Olympic bumpers with platforms). If I lived here this would be my gym of choice!

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★ 5

Great gym, big space lots of good equipment, many stacks of plates makes loading and unloading machines easy. Staff at counter helpful and friendly, clientele is friendly and great workout environment. Absolutely my favorite gym I have every been able to train in.

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Run down gym SLUM LORD owner BROKEN MACHINES EVERYWHERE ESPECIALLY THE TEN 10 BROKEN TRED MILLS SITTING BROKE FOR YEARS NO INTENTION TO FIX EVER. LEAKS IN 10 SPOTS FROM ROOF BUCKETS EVERYWHERE IN WINTER TO CATCH WATER ROOF LEAKS

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★ 5

One of the best lifting gyms in San Jose

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★ 5

Great gym for bodybuilding overall, the amount of machines is unmatched/the quality of machines (even if they’re older) highly recommend

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Edited review: I felt misinformed about how cancellation works with their gym memberships. It resulted in me being charged I believe unfairly. When I tried to bring it up, I did not feel listened to. I felt like they used a lot of legal talk that enabled them to charge me for longer than I thought would happen. I thought it was canceled, so I did not use it. But I was still charged anyway. Rather than giving a refund, they highlight the fine print where it says I agreed to this apparently. Make sure you read the fine print I guess. It doesn't matter what people say, it matters what is on paper. Well, alright then. If that's how you want to do business, fine.

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★ 5

Great gym for serious lifters. Tons of full squat racks and deadlift platforms, a fat pad for benching, and a ton of commercial benches. Seldom busy and friendly staff.

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★ 4

One of my go to gyms a few years back. Has numerous clean, reliable equipment and squat racks. Never do I feel I have to wait my turn for too long. Staff is also nice and friendly.

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★ 4

Not a bad gym, really spaced out which is a plus in my books.

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I came in today and hear the American bar bell employee male staff member taking about other customers in a bad way looked right at him in disrespect this was on 12/31 almost 7 am thinking of gyms elsewhere you should too...

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★ 5

I have trained at this gym and it's sister locations since about 1998 or so, Jerry McCall has been the owner for some years now and I want to give him credit for being able to preserve the hardcore atmosphere as much as possible while expanding his brand and improving on the older Gold's business model. The staff at AB are polite and helpful and the gym is well kept, it's clean and has plenty of drinks in the cooler. The weights go up to 150lb dumbbells ( I have not seen anybody use them in my life yet) and the equipment is modern and in good shape. Whatever you might want to use if a machine is not at one location it's probably at one of the others. Mr. McCall described himself once as a "dyed in the wool" bodybuilder and I am grateful he has stuck around to keep the gyms a place where bodybuilders like myself can feel at home. The price is very reasonable and it's hours of operation are pretty good, I would say American Barbell has the best gyms in the south bay area. If anything, it would be nice if there were more of them. Hope somebody finds this review useful take care and God Bless.

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★ 5

Fully stocked gym with unique equipment. Clean, organized and proper gym etiquette is enforced. From staff to members, everyone is very friendly. You can always count on having a good workout there.

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★ 5

Great customer service + employees! Lots of equipment and a very positive environment. Great place to workout at.

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★ 5

No frills power lifting gym. They enforce gym proper gym etiquette and don’t have pushy sales people. Plenty of equipment, cables and weights.

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★ 5

Tons of equipment in good condition, never had to wait even when it was fairly busy. Personable staff, you can really tell they pay attention to their clientele and know the regulars.

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★ 5

The best gym in the bay area .

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★ 5

Great gym, lots of equipment and weights. Hell of a lot nicer and cleaner than the 24 down the road.

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★ 5

If you are serious about getting in shape. This is the gym. It might seems like intimidating gym but people are actually very nice.

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★ 5

Great place to workout. Staff is friendly.

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Terrible service here. My cc expired while the gym WAS CLOSED DUE TO COVID (Yes, they were still charging).
When they reopened I cleared the balance and wanted to update my card.
Nope- they want me to pay a new member fee @ the new (almost double ) price. FOR AN EXPIRED CARD THAT WAS BEING CHARGED WHILE THE GYM WAS CLOSED.

The gym isn't monitoring the number of people working out , nor enforcing the mask mandate... I don't recommend.

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★ 5

Good equipment with good staff and friendly clientele along w great location

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★ 5

Clean and worth the price

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★ 5

Dope spot. Great selection of equipment.

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★ 5

The most motivation you will find in all gyms due to fit dedicated people💪 the free weight selections is also incredible and the membership fee is very affordable.

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★ 5

Wide range of equipment. Makes it easy to change it up and never get bored. Plenty enough to share no matter how busy or how terrible other people are with gym etiquette to re-rack in between sets. Rooms + mats for stretching/ab work. I hear great things about the classes, haven't tried them out yet. Love the energy in this place. Friendly, helpful staff. Bench cleaning supplies always available. Clean bathrooms. Chill music. Excellent price $19/mo.

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★ 5

The Santa Clara location will always be my favorite but I prefer this location's floor plan and equipment over the AB on Monterey Rd.

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★ 5

Jerry McCall has the best gyms in california besides Venice Golds Gym imo...the equipment and atmosphere is great and old school Golds Gym...only downside with staff are not friendly at all and they dont acknowledge me when coming in or leaving ever although im the one saying hi and bye...as former staff of McCall Gym group at bernal Golds Gym I and former staff of 2005 always did our best to give best service and make people feel welcome...since i left never got same back from new staff at none of locations except for Richard at bernal rd shout out to you bro keep up awesome work 💪

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★ 5

One of the best places in the bay to work out!
Friendly staff, great community, clean facility, & awesome location.

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★ 5

I've have gone to a few gyms in the past but none have been what I expected. I came to this gym because a friend recommended it. It didn't dissapoint. It smells clean and it's never too packed like other previous gym's it would go to. I love the punching bag available to use. I look forward going to the gym now!!!

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★ 5

Leg day

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★ 5

Finding a reversehyper at a gym is a nightmare. Jerry's got it here.

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★ 5

This use to be Golds Gym, Now with a new name and same administration and management, always love to workout here. Friendly staff and known faces.

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★ 5

Three things I have to say!
Gainz
Gainz
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★ 5

Love their equipment.!

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★ 5

Good equipments and members follow rules of return the weights 👌🏽

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★ 5

Always clean. Friendly staff.

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★ 4

Formerly golds gym, the owner got tired of the high franchise costs and rebranded with American barbell.

Same gym, staff, & equipment. Time will tell if the money he's saving will be used to improve the gym or not.

As is, it's a good gym: clean, good lifting equipment, but the locker rooms could use some love. Also if note is June's yoga class, it's of a quality far above the average yoga you'd find at a gym like this, highly recommended.

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