Big Mountain Barbell

$$ • Gym, Trainers

741 Smelter St, Midvale, UT 84047

About Big Mountain Barbell

Big Mountain Barbell is a private gym in Salt Lake City, offering a welcoming atmosphere and diverse community for athletes and members of all ages and fitness levels. The gym boasts a spacious 11,000 square foot facility with specialized equipment for Olympic Weightlifting, Powerlifting, Bodybuilding, and Athletic Training, along with cardio equipment and full locker rooms. Members appreciate the friendly owners who are dedicated to providing a clean and supportive environment. The gym is continually updated with new equipment and offers 24/7 access, monthly memberships, and group classes.

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  • May 2026

    I had a great experience at Big Mountain Barbell. The gym has an awesome atmosphere, great equipment, and a strong community of people who are serious about improving while still being welcoming. The staff was always helpful and professional, and I appreciated how responsive they were whenever I had questions.

    As someone focused on strength and Olympic weightlifting, I really liked the setup and training environment. The gym is clean, well organized, and has everything needed for quality training. I’d definitely recommend Big Mountain Barbell to anyone looking for a supportive gym with a solid culture and great coaching environment.

  • Apr 2026

    This gym is fantastic for all types of athletes! As a retired college athlete and current Olympic weightlifter, I love the variety of equipment and training options. You can do Olympic lifting, powerlifting, cardio, agility, plyometrics, and more—all in an inclusive, supportive environment. The community is welcoming, and the versatility is unmatched. Highly recommend!

    Adding additional comments after working out here for 2 year and reluctantly leaving this gym due to a relocation:

    I worked out at this gym for the last two years, and I’ve lived in four different states, so finding a gym I actually enjoy is always a top priority for me when I...read full review

  • Apr 2026

    I’m very impressed with this gym. The quality of the equipment is good. I realized how much of a difference it makes to use a quality barbell versus a standard gym barbell. They also use high-quality plates like Eleiko and Rogue, which you don’t see everywhere.

    Everyone there is very respectful. Nobody freaks out if weights are dropped. There isn’t any gym intimidation.

    It’s clean and organized, which honestly surprised me during my first few weeks going there.

    You can also film your lifts for technique, and there’s no issue with it at all.

    It’s a very good place

Hours

Monday: Open 24 hoursTuesday: Open 24 hoursWednesday: Open 24 hoursThursday: Open 24 hoursFriday: Open 24 hoursSaturday: Open 24 hoursSunday: Open 24 hours

Tips

accepts credit cards good for kids street parking, private lot parking wheelchair accessible offers military discount bike parking

Location

741 Smelter St, Midvale

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