our mission
At The Barbell Club, our mission is simple…
Expose as many people as possible to the transformative power of strength training and fitness. We believe that when you make fitness a non-negotiable part of your life, it becomes a tributary of positivity, flowing into every other aspect of your journey.
Our journey
Through strength, resilience, and support, we constantly grow.
How it started
The Barbell Club was born out of a simple but powerful idea: to create a space where strength training and community come together to change lives.
For Luke, this journey began with a deep personal passion for fitness and a desire to share it with others.
2020
When you walk into The Barbell Club today, it’s hard to imagine it as anything less than the high-energy, no-excuses space it is now. But not too long ago, this place was just an empty shell, waiting for someone with vision, grit, and an unrelenting drive to transform it.
Power washing grime off the floors? Check.
staging
Painting every wall to reflect the spirit of hard work? Done.
Every piece of equipment, attachment, and detail was handpicked and installed with one purpose in mind: to make this gym the ultimate training ground for anyone ready to push their limits..
the prep
Every hour spent prepping this space, every drop of sweat and dollar spent poured into its transformation, was done with one mission: to create a gym that inspires.
Today, The Barbell Club stands as a testament to Luke’s relentless dedication and belief that the grind doesn’t stop — not in the gym, not in life, and certainly not when you’re building something that’s going to change lives.
2024
if Luke Krubeck has taught us anything, it’s this: when you embrace the discomfort and put in the work, incredible things happen.
This isn’t just a gym. It’s a place where excuses die, progress thrives, and the walls themselves tell a story of hard work, heart, and hustle.
The barbell club
Where progress begins…
Our founder
Founder & Owner
Luke Krubeck
Luke Krubeck is the owner and driving force behind The Barbell Club. A husband, father, competitive athlete, podcast host, and passionate musician, Luke embodies the grit and dedication he inspires in others. With a relentless drive to help people embrace the discomfort and build their best selves, he’s turned The Barbell Club into more than a gym — it’s a movement.
