Motor City Barbell & Fitness Club

Motor City Barbell & Fitness Club Motor City Barbell Club, situated in Northern Royal Oak, MI, proudly stands as Michigan's premier strength hub for Olympic Lifting and Personal Training.

Michigan's top destination for Olympic Lifting & Personal Training, offering expert coaching, a supportive community, and a state-of-the-art facility to empower your strength journey. Our offerings include an extensive schedule of group coaching hours, personalized 1:1 coaching sessions, and open gym access. We believe in the power of Olympic weightlifting to improve overall strength, power, athle

ticism, and character. Our experienced coaches are dedicated to helping members reach their fitness goals and improve their technique. Join us today and become a part of the Motor City Barbell Club community.

Thank you all for the outpour of love. She was a special gal and lucky to apart of so many diverse communities.We’ll pet...
05/30/2026

Thank you all for the outpour of love. She was a special gal and lucky to apart of so many diverse communities.

We’ll pet you later Coach Maya. 🖤

Another Saturday, another great day to take the platform for this strong crew!These powerful ladies will be taking the p...
05/08/2026

Another Saturday, another great day to take the platform for this strong crew!







These powerful ladies will be taking the platform at 11:30 and our one man wrecking ball, Jacob, to follow at 1:30. All are welcome to come out and show support in Ann Arbor at .

Lets go team! 💪😤
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04/17/2026

We throwin bars in this bih’ 😎
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04/01/2026

2026 VIRUS OPEN SERIES 1 RECAP

This was .guilescf first official weightlifting meet and she stepped onto a big platform to do it.

Learning the flow of a national-level competition while navigating early misses in the sn**ch isn’t easy, but Rachel is a lifelong athlete who knows how to reset and respond. She stayed composed, worked through the session, and set herself up for a strong finish.

After the sn**ch portion, she settled in during a long break - refueling, staying loose, and keeping things light with casual conversations in the back room. When it was time for clean & jerks, she was locked in - going 3/3 and putting together a big finish highlighted by a 100kg clean & jerk.

Sn**ch 68
Clean & Jerk 100
Total 168

An impressive debut on a big stage. Excited to see how she continues to grow in the sport and the energy she brings to the platform every time she steps on it!
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The platforms are ready.Team MCB takes on the 2026 Virus Open Series 1 starting tomorrow at 11AM.Check out each athlete ...
03/04/2026

The platforms are ready.

Team MCB takes on the 2026 Virus Open Series 1 starting tomorrow at 11AM.

Check out each athlete card for their start times platform. Follow along LIVE through the link in our bio.

Let’s get after it. 🤘
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Rylee
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guilescf

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As we begin 2026, I just want to say thank you.Thank you for showing up. For trusting the process. For putting in the wo...
01/01/2026

As we begin 2026, I just want to say thank you.

Thank you for showing up. For trusting the process. For putting in the work when it’s hard, not just when it’s convenient. This place exists because of the people in it - the athletes, the coaches, the staff, and the community that keeps choosing to invest in themselves and each other.

We’re heading into a new year with better systems, better tools, and bigger goals - but the standard stays the same: work hard, train with intent, take care of each other, and keep raising the bar.

I’m proud of what we’ve built, and even more excited about where we’re going.

Let’s get after it in 2026. 😤
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Most small businesses don’t make it past their first few years. That reality has never been lost on me.Motor City Barbel...
12/17/2025

Most small businesses don’t make it past their first few years. That reality has never been lost on me.

Motor City Barbell started in December 2016 in a 1,000 sq ft space with the basics - barbells, a couple squat racks/free weights on a shoe string budget and a vision of what could be. What we lacked in space at the time, we made up for in effort, consistency, and people willing to show up and build something together.

As the community grew, so did the gym. In 2018, MCB 2.0 took shape inside an old machine shop. More room, more opportunity, and more responsibility. That space was filled with hard training days, big milestones, and a simple reminder on the garage door: “Did you work hard today?” It became part of the culture.

When COVID forced change across the industry, MCBC adapted. We evolved our training model into what is now our open floor coaching approach - allowing athletes of all backgrounds and goals to train under one roof while keeping coaching, standards, and community at the center.

In 2023, MCB 3.0 came to life - a 4,000 sq ft facility built with the help of members who believed in the vision and supported every step forward. This chapter also marked MCBC’s growth from a single-coach operation into a true team. With coaches like Rachel, Calvin, and Ashely, Motor City Barbell became a collective of hardworking, motivated people committed to coaching and putting members first.

Through every space, one thing has stayed constant: this gym has been built by its community. Members who showed up early, stayed late, worked hard, spread the word, and trusted the process through every transition. MCBC exists today because people chose to build something together.

And of course, the four-legged coaches have always been part of the story - Maya our OG, Mikey who left his mark early on, and Macaroni carrying things forward.

Nine years later, Motor City Barbell isn’t just a gym. It’s a reflection of the hundreds of people who have walked through its doors.

Grateful for the hard lessons, the growth, and the community that made it possible.

Here’s to nine years - and what’s still ahead. 🤘

- Coach Justin & MCB Coaching Crew

12/08/2025

🇺🇸 VIRUS FINALS - RYLEE’S NATIONAL STAGE DEBUT

Big weekend for our youth athlete Rylee, who stepped onto the national platform for the first time at the USAW Virus Finals in Daytona.

She handled the day with maturity and grit - an unexpected weight-class curveball didn’t shake her. She showed up, trusted her training, and went 5/6 on the biggest stage she’s been on to date.

Sn**ch: 39 / 41 / 44
Clean & Jerk: 49/ 52/ 54x
Total: 96

Most importantly, she competed with heart, composure, and Motor City grit. That experience, that courage, and that commitment are what matter most - and we couldn’t be more proud of her.

If you see her in the club this week, give her some love. She earned it. 🤘
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Rylee makes her NATIONAL STAGE debut tomorrow at the Virus Finals!She’s hitting the WHITE platform at 10AM - let’s show...
12/05/2025

Rylee makes her NATIONAL STAGE debut tomorrow at the Virus Finals!

She’s hitting the WHITE platform at 10AM - let’s show her all the Motor City love.

Catch the action live via the link in our bio. 👀

Let’s go, Rylee! 💪
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Small Business Saturday hits a little different when you’re surrounded by a community like this.To every member - past, ...
11/29/2025

Small Business Saturday hits a little different when you’re surrounded by a community like this.

To every member - past, present, day one, and brand new thank you. You’re the reason these four walls stay loud, strong, and full of momentum. MCBC has grown because of the people who show up, lift each other up, and believe in what we’re building here in Royal Oak.

We’re grateful for every rep, every PR, every drop-in, every referral, and every person who’s helped shape this place into Michigan’s home for strength & Olympic weightlifting.

Our New Member Deals are still live for one more week if you or a friend have been thinking about joining in.

See you at the club. 😎

motorcitybarbell.com

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4915 Leafdale Boulevard
Royal Oak, MI
48073

Opening Hours

Monday 4am - 11pm
Tuesday 4am - 11pm
Wednesday 4am - 11pm
Thursday 4am - 11pm
Friday 4am - 11pm
Saturday 7am - 10pm
Sunday 7am - 10pm

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+12487617918

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