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West Essex Barbell Club is a USA Weightlifting (USAW) sanctioned barbell club, providing a premier training environment for Olympic weightlifting enthusiasts and athletes. We proudly offer top-tier equipment, including Rogue IWF-certified barbells and calibrated kilo plates, ensuring the best possible experience for those serious about lifting. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or brand new to the sport, our expert coaching and state-of-the-art facility provide everything you need to achieve your weightlifting goals. Join us and lift with the best in a community dedicated to strength and excellence!
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Anabel
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“..in the amount of time it's taken us to go back-and-forth through text. We could've had you set up already.”
“We don’t allow people to drop in until we’ve vetted them” (whatever that means??)
“We’re not like other gyms we don’t operate like a business.” (IT LITERALLY IS A BUSINESS)
She says they’ve been “doing this for a long time” and “we don’t let strangers on the internet join our community” WHAAAT
These are a few texts JACKIE sent me. The website says to input your information and they’ll email you their class schedule and membership pricing. Well they don’t. And she told me in text it’s “by design”. More like misleading. I just asked her that I’d prefer to either e-mail or text and I just needed the information on pricing and schedule times that I was promised on the website so I could make sure it fit my schedule and budget. Nope. More like in the time it took for Jackie to bully me into a call and then be extremely unprofessional she could have just sent me the information via e-mail/text. I’m so dumbfounded this is how they operate. I was literally just looking to join a new box, didn’t expect this kind of experience or treatment.
UPDATE:
The gaslighting, avoidance and passive aggressiveness in that response speaks for itself. BEWARE.
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Edgard Lozano
★ 5
Awesome spot to train. Tons of space, high-quality equipment, and welcoming community.
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Jason Zuniga
★ 5
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José Balcazar
★ 5
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Michael Mignone
★ 5
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Michael Mignone
★ 5
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Matthew Kraeutler
★ 5
There are many CrossFit gyms that have a barbell club, but the effort put into West Essex Barbell Club is head and shoulders above the rest. Located inside CrossFit Cedar Grove, WEBC has a separate room with olympic platforms, high-quality barbells, and excellent coaching. If you want to improve your barbell lifts then this is the place to be.
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Sarah Negra-Mucci
★ 5
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Jonathan Gonzalez
★ 5
The coaches here are knowledgeable, patient, and know how to help me meet my goals.
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Maria Blender
★ 5
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Mary Ann Hedderson
★ 5
Theres not too many spaces where you can come in with no barbell or powerlifting experience and feel absolutely welcome. the West Essex Barbell Club meets you exactly where you are. So greatful for this community!
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killraine dean
★ 5
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Todd Squilanti
★ 5
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daniel carnicella
★ 5
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Sarah Pomerantz
★ 5
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Will
★ 5
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Abigail George
★ 5
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Xavier Vivanz
★ 5
Fully stocked barbell room with everything you need while be surrounded by an uplifting group!
Great place to learn all of your weightlifting or get better with a barbell. Doesn't matter if it’s your first time on a bar or if you’re looking to compete. West essex is the place to be
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Chris Collis
★ 5
Great team
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Kristina Kojic
★ 5
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Douglas DiMattia
★ 5
I’ve been coming to WE Barbell for a while now, and I love it! The staff is friendly, the gym is always clean, and there’s a great variety of equipment and classes. It’s definitely become a key part of my fitness routine, and I highly recommend it!
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T P
★ 5
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Casey Chamra
★ 5
Fantastic coaches to help with your oly technique!
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Tanasia DeJesus
★ 5
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Chelsea Lopes-Carnicella
★ 5
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Emeline Liu
★ 5
So nice to have a dedicated space and community for Olympic weightlifting!
The coaches here are insightful, supportive, and think of everything.
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Roland Cajuste
★ 5
Love this place
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Kody Lorelei
★ 5
Very motivated and coached by Michelle
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Adalgisa Trinidad
★ 5
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Jimmy S
★ 5
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May Mahmoud
★ 5
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merve esen
★ 5
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Jp Marrugo
★ 5
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Ona Magnacavello
★ 5
West Essex Barbell Club has been such a great experience for me. All the coaches are all skilled in weightlifting and super detailed with teaching technique and form. Special shout out to Will who goes out of his way with helpful suggestions to get the lifts / form correct and offers suggestions that will assist in my progress
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Christian Santos
★ 5
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Ashley Penambere
★ 5
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erin frasso
★ 5
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Tammy Fischer
★ 5
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Brett Felde
★ 5
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Cynthia
★ 5
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María Lineth Martínez
★ 5
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Danielle Aguilera
★ 5
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Coach Dani
★ 5
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Danielle Aguilera
★ 5
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Jake Houthuysen
★ 5
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Dorca Badawy
★ 5
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Linda Shababb
★ 5
Great guidance on goal accomplishments
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Carlos Esdailes
★ 5
The west essex portion of the gym was a phenomenal addition... I've learned so much and gotten better.. The coaches pay great attention to detail and push you to improve daily
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Edward Farrell
★ 5
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Jordyn Bush
★ 5
Best gym for weightlifting in the area! Equipment, coaches, and members are top notch! Space is great and makes lifting more fun!
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Lori Perez
★ 5
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Bridget Wilson
★ 5
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Michael Abramo
★ 5
Professional coaching, results focused, but friendly and inviting
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James bedrossian
★ 5
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Alicia Rivera
★ 5
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m bahri
★ 5
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Derrick Matulac
★ 5
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Andres Felipe Almeida Gomez
★ 5
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sharon russo
★ 5
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Belleville Education Association
★ 5
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Christina DiDomenico
★ 5
I can’t wait to go every morning!! The coaches are fantastic and really help you achieve all your fitness goals safely!! I highly recommend checking it out!!
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Steve Wood
★ 5
Coaches and members are great. It's addictive and you rearrange your schedule to get to the classes. Best use of my time.
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Jennilyn-Eve Fallorin
★ 5
Love the coaching. I've gotten stronger and improved my technique because of the coaches
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mark kirk
★ 5
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Sue Mignone
★ 5
Best barbell club and coaching around!
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sonja mendez
★ 5
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Jeffrey S.
★ 5
There is always a supportive community here. Never thought I'd do Olympic lifting either, but the coaches make you feel comfortable and explain things well.
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Luis Aleman
★ 5
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Alicia Angione
★ 5
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Joao Franca
★ 5
Best place to get in shape.
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Miguel Palacios
★ 5
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Jimmy Trigo
★ 5
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Elizabeth Sibio
★ 5
Great equipment, very knowledgeable coaching staff!
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Edward E
★ 5
A great club for those looking to improve their Olympic lifts in northern New Jersey. Would highly recommend.
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Frank Cabezas
★ 5
barbell club was never really my thing but after coming here the trainers/community really helped change my mind
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Doinks
★ 5
Coaches are awesome! Very patient with beginners like me!
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Erin Shah
★ 5
This space is perfect for Olympic lifting! The coaches and members are so supportive and helpful, and the space itself is clean and recently renovated with new barbells. Great place to lift!
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Warren Rose
★ 5
West Essex Barbell Club is hands down the best spot for serious weightlifting and strength training! The coaches are highly skilled and truly know their stuff—they’re committed to helping you perfect your technique, increase your strength, and achieve your goals safely. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced lifter, the environment is supportive and motivating.
The equipment is top-notch, and you can tell they care about maintaining a high-quality space for training. The community here is fantastic too; everyone is super encouraging, creating an atmosphere that pushes you to be your best. If you’re into weightlifting, you have to try some classes here. Highly recommend!
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Lisa D
★ 5
Love it here!
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Corina Apaza
★ 5
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Fabiana Gonzalo
★ 5
Amazing facility and coaches
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Durant Marshall
★ 5
Excellent place to be at 💯❤️
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Toni Giovatto
★ 5
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Brian McCormack
★ 5
Absolute best coaches around and top tier facility
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Joyce Armstrong
★ 5
If you want to spend some quality time learning or fine tuning your Olympic lifts - this is a great place to start. The coaches are all great at explaining how to improve your form and will help increase your gains (whatever they are). I learned so much and it’s helped me get better in CrossFit.
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Nicole chase
★ 5
Great gym, and supportive community. Coach Jordyn is amazing, and a great coach to learn movements from. 10/10 recommend
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Gabriel Casanova
★ 5
Great programming & coaches. Did my first sanctioned oly meet supported by this great group of coaches. Hit new PRs and my forms keeps getting better. 🦾
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Marina Lenihan
★ 5
Nice training facility!
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Annalisa Venezia
★ 5
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Nicole G
★ 5
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Justine Barbato
★ 5
As a first-time Olympic lifter, joining West Essex Barbell has been a game-changer! The coaching staff is knowledgeable and supportive. The environment is welcoming, and the community is incredibly encouraging. I’ve already learned so much in a short amount of time, and I’m excited to continue improving my lifts!
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Ronnie Coppola
★ 5
West Essex Barbell is an incredible gym! The atmosphere is welcoming, and the staff is super knowledgeable and supportive. Coach Jordyn!!! They have top-notch equipment, and you can tell everyone there is passionate about fitness. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced lifter, you’ll feel right at home. Highly recommend for anyone looking to up their game!
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Jaime Dodds
★ 5
West Essex Barbell is a rare commodity in Cedar Grove. Not many barbell clubs in this area and certainly not many with the level of skill that the coaches at west Essex have. Love them!!!
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Mitchell Roshong
★ 5
Great coaches. Perfect space!
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Cienne S. Keegan
★ 5
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John “John Bates” Bates
★ 5
I have been a member of the West Essex Barbell Club since its inception. They have truly built the greatest staff and community and I can not be happier with the skills and gains I have made! Every Coach cares and tries hard to help you achieve your goals!
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Joseph John rella
★ 5
Excellent coaches eager to share a passion with athletes in a newly renovated space just for barbell work !
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JJ Mueller
★ 5
The workout environment and community are great! All the coaches and staff are extremely helpful and supportive.
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Justin Woodley
★ 5
Love this place!! Really good group of people
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Chris Cosmillo
★ 5
Great place to work out very knowledgeable coaches
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Jennifer Winter
★ 5
Great community.
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Michaelle Negra
★ 5
Great training space all the equipment is high quality, and well taken care of, including IWF certified bars, KG plates, squat racks and jerk blocks, but the coaches and community is what makes the real difference here!
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Kevin Matthew
★ 5
Great environment, everyone pushes and roots for each other.
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Angela Vitellaro
★ 5
You will improve your olympic lifts if you try out West Essex Barbell Club! The classes are fun and informative. Every coach is a stickler for good form.
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Justin Ciaburri
★ 5
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Juan Henriquez
★ 5
Coaches are very supportive and helpful with how Olympic Weightlifting works. Community is very bright and cheering. Definitely should check it out
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Alexa Sibio
★ 5
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Brennan Elio
★ 5
Best Olympic weightlifting gym around!
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KT Armstrong
★ 5
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Christopher Randion
★ 5
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chris diiorio
★ 5
I have been coming here for 6 months now, I absolutely love it! All the trainers are knowledgeable, patient and helpful. The classes are consistently on time, they never get boring AND everything is always cleaned! This place has helped me tremendously, physically and mentally. Im truly grateful to have found such an amazing place, I would highly recommend coming here!
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