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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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!!!

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...

Used to really love this gym but first they started closing earlier and now they’re raising membership prices. I began to start looking at other gyms, specially since they close so early on the weekends.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. …

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.

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

The best gym in the area for the monthly fee. Always clean, great people, great staff and great trainers. Feel at home!!️‍♂️ …

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Good equipments and members follow rules of return the weights …

I like this gym a lot more than 24, very clean and plenty of options

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

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

AC down for 2 weeks we need portable fans in here

Three things I have to say! Gainz Gainz Gainz

Great place to workout. Staff is friendly.

Dope spot. Great selection of equipment.

The best gym in the bay area .

Always clean. Friendly staff.

Clean and worth the price

Love their equipment.!

Great and clean gym

Leg day

Great