5 weeks in and it's single-handedly the best decision I made in 2020. Can't believe how much stronger I am getting. Old shoulder injury pain....gone. Back pain subsiding. So counterintuitive, but I just believed in their process and I'm glad I did. Highly recommend. Shout out to Patrick and Abbas who help train me in the morning. Solid guys who truly care about their customers. read more

Starting Strength - First 2-plate deadlift. Back pain my whole life, so this is unreal. - Gyms Near Me - Austin, Texas

I love this gym This is a tremendous value for 12 workouts per month underneath the direct supervision of a Starting Strength Coach read more

Starting Strength Austin is an excellent resource in the fitness industry. The Starting Strength Method is an efficient, well-thought-out, and well-documented model to get stronger. It is refreshing and encouraging to ask a question and receive a clear, concise, informative answer documented within the model. The Starting Strength Austin Gym is well-equipped to get stronger and is efficiently operated. It is easy to schedule a 90-minute training session and comforting to know that your personal power rack and barbell will be waiting for you when you arrive. Every session is facilitated by a knowledgeable coach that provides insightful feedback, suggestions for improvement, and motivation to continue to get stronger safely. Starting Strength Austin represents an excellent value in the fitness community at a fraction of the cost charged by the Big Box Gyms. read more

This place is awesome. I was looking for a place to get strong after having my first child, and knew that I needed a true professional--not just some trainer. The coaches at Starting Strength Austin took me from a 65 lb squat to over 140 lbs and climbing. I trust these people with my body, and know that I will continue to get stronger under the watchful eye of Coach Jarrod. Having trained at places like 24 hr, golds, and even having hired various personal trainers, I can say with complete confidence that the coaching here is unmatched. If your goal is to get stronger and feel better, this is absolutely the place for you! read more

If you're looking for an encouraging community of people passionate about getting stronger this is the place to be. Weightlifting or barbell training can seem overwhelming and intimidating at first, but the starting strength coaches and members make everyone feel welcomed no matter their experience, age, physical ability, weight, etc. They are focused on getting you stronger no matter where you are starting, or the pace it takes you to get where you want to be. They focus heavily on proper form, technique and gradual increases in weight, which is critical to prevent injury and increase your strength. I couldn't recommend starting strength or their coaches more! Go check them out - you'll be so glad you did! read more

Joyce Luke is just awesome! She is so down to earth and motivating. I was introduced by a friend to this gym and it's just the most laid back, fun, motivating group of people I have ever worked out with, they feel like family and push you to go above and beyond :) read more

This is a plan you can stick with! I'm not the type of person you picture when you think of weightlifting, but the term 'starting strength' got me to walk in and inquire. I'm so happy I did! The workout is inddividualized and you WILL see results! This is a program that will build you up in more ways than you can imagine. The coaches are very friendly and knowledgeable. I highly recommend tryiing this. It'll be well worth the effort you put in. read more

I was only a part of Joyce's amazing gym for few months, but I learned a lot and made great progress while I was there! Joyce is incredibly knowledgeable about the exercises and she's very passionate about making sure your form is correct. I really enjoyed her constant encouragement, expert coaching, and the camaraderie of the community. It really did feel like a family and it's an experience I won't forget. I highly recommend checking this place out! read more

Coach Luke has been my coach for some time now, before she opened her own place, Luke's Barbell Club. She's the only coach I've had (and I've had a handful over the years) that actually analyzes a person's physique utilizing her certifications and extensive experience to develop a program for her clients/athletes that allow them to make real life changes. She does offer private sessions, but I attend the classes. They provide a great environment that is welcoming, positive, motivating and supportive. Coach Luke works with everyone (all ages) on a personal level to ensure personal goals of strength and fitness are achieved and that evolve as personal goals evolve. Some folks look to get off medications to improve their own healthy lives, some look to support sporting activities in their personal lives, some are there for rehab, some compete in weightlifting competitions and some are just there to maintain their well being. It may sound daunting to many, but in essence, Coach Luke gets back to the basics of building strength with no frills to train smart. She also works with reputable industry professionals in wellness, massage therapy, chiropractic kinesiology, which all aid in holistic support for bodies. read more

I feel bad that five stars is the most I can give. Luke's Barbell Club is, hands down, the most phenomenal gym I have ever had the privilege of attending. I came to Joyce a little over six months ago. Since then, the strides I have made in my health and fitness are incredible. What's even more astounding is she doesn't get these results by making you run laps or work you until you are so tired and sore you can't move. She believes in leaving "some in the tank" so you can heal, rest, and actually want to come back. She is concerned about how you are doing as a whole - are you sick? Stressed at work? Not getting enough sleep? Not eating right? Joyce then tailors your workout to fit your individual goals and for how your body is doing in that moment. It's not "everybody squats today!". Instead she may have one person squatting, another working on kettlebell exercises, and somebody else just stretching.This individual-specific programming ensures that everybody is making progress in the ways that best fit them. Since I joined Luke's Barbell Club in February I have "only" lost 10 lbs. Not a whole lot, but my physique has definitely changed. Even more importantly, my health has improved as a whole. My resting heart rate has gone down by nearly 20 beats per minute and my squatting weight has gotten more than 50 lbs. heavier. I am also continually impressed at the small changes that keep occurring in my everyday life, even if it's as simple as sleeping sounder, walking up a set of stairs easier or carrying all of the groceries in at once. This is not your typical "meathead" gym. Everybody is incredibly kind and supportive, and I look forward to going to the gym after a hard day at work to discuss the latest news and politics while lifting and getting healthier with some wonderful people. This gym is definitely a community - try being gone for two weeks. You will get bombarded with messages asking when you will be coming back! Do yourself and your body a favor, and just give Luke's Barbell Club a try. Regardless of where you are in life - a college student trying to keep off the "Freshman 15", an 80 year old doing physical therapy, a marathon runner, whatever - it doesn't matter. There is a program for you here that will help you live a long, happy, and strong life. read more

I was in Austin for a couple days and stopped in for form check. I'm glad I had the opportunity to work with Joyce. She provided me with some valuable cues that have helped immensely with my training. I will definitely make it a point to stop by whenever I'm in town. Joyce and her crew are a wealth of information and good vibes. read more

I've been lifting at Luke's Barbell Club since July 2016 in group training. I was lifting at my apartment gym for a year prior to trying out Luke's. I wasn't sure about my form and wanted to get it checked out before I pushed myself harder. Joyce tailors each person's programming according to their goals, how they feel that day, whether they are well rested/sore and their form according to their physique. I've had sessions where I've done nothing more than roll out tired muscles. Initially, I was more inclined towards private coaching over group training until I actually tried group training. I'm so glad I did! This is hands down the most supportive atmosphere and diverse group of lifters I've run into. I love working out with those in their 70s, 20s, etc. at varying strength levels, those twice as big as me, or half my size (okay, so the last one hasn't happened yet!) who are all equally supportive and encouraging. It is so refreshing to work out in a co-ed gym with people who have been lifting much longer and heavier - and have them cheer you on! It's a welcome change from some other gyms where I have to seek out a quiet time to work out, for fear of some guy offering me unsolicited advice on how to lift properly, tell me I shouldn't be lifting because I'll look "manly" and other obnoxious crap. More than anything else, I love this about the gym - I'm much more confident in my form/lifting and that gym confidence has transitioned into other aspects of life. I strongly recommend trying out this gym, if you are remotely curious about lifting, getting stronger and healthier. read more

I love working out here. The coaches are present for my whole workout, highly encouraging, and eager to coach me through every one of my work sets. The coaches are knowledgeable and insightful when I have questions, and I feel like I've made more progress here than I have at any other gym. There's such a great community of people here at every workout, and I don't feel uncomfortable lifting here at all, which is very important to me as a female who just recently started lifting. read more

Luke's Barbell Club is my gym. Throughout the duration of my membership, I have seen myself grow stronger, pushing my boundaries, both in doing what it takes to show up and with my body once I get there. We talk about food, train hard, compete and laugh. Joyce is a phenomenal coach, her holistic approach to training and coaching is nothing short of world class. Thankfully, she's a stickler for form. I am confident that I could walk into any other gym and know I know what I'm doing. The best part is I like training with everyone there. Membership means we support each other. She knows what she's doing. read more

Joyce introduced me to real weightlifting for the first time. Only now do I realize the mistakes I made in the past. She has an attentive eye for any flaws in techniques and spends time straightening every one of those out. Joyce is an expert at getting competitive people ready for weight lifting competitions while simultaneously helping 15 and 65 year olds train with weights for the first time. She has created the most supportive gym environment I have ever experienced. read more