Brazos Valley Barbell

🏝️ Our Summer Special starts today! 🏝️

Buy (2) get (1) FREE monthly passes

50% off enrollment fee!!

Purchase two monthly passes for $199 and receive the third monthly pass for free.

50% discount off our membership enrollment fee through August 1st.

We hope you all have a happy Thanksgiving and know how grateful we are for our members at BVB. You all are what make our community so special and we couldn’t do this without you!

We will still be open 24/7 today to members but we will have no staffed hours today. Friday we will have staff return at 4PM and Saturday at 10AM per usual.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Brazos Valley Barbell will be participating in the BCS Together Holiday Drive! ✨
We will be collecting items until December 20th in the box at the front desk.

Main items needed:
- Children’s Toothpaste
- Children’s Toothbrush
- Children’s Blankets
- Pull Ups (size 2T-5T)
- Unscented Baby Wipes
- Toys

Thank you BVB community for your help in supporting our community!

Happy Veterans Day! We are honoring all who have served our country today. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. 🇺🇸

Happy 4th of July!
We will still be open to members 24/7 and staffed hours will return on Wednesday.

Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday from the BVB team! 🇺🇸 🎇

🇺🇸 Wishing you all a happy and safe

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Summer is in full swing. ☀️ If you’re hanging around town for these next few months, be sure to take advantage of the options we have available!
Do you have a special someone that you want to take to the gym? Great, we have a “Swolemate” pass for members! 💪

Maybe you want to drop in to see if this is the gym and community for you. Go ahead and snag a day pass for $15! Or even a week pass for $55.
What if you’re ready to make a bigger commitment to your summer bod? Well, we have a sweet summer pass that’s $300 and runs through the summer.

DM us or swing by during staffed hours for details and pricing for full memberships!
Staffed hours:
Mon-Fri 12:00-8:00PM
Saturday 10-2PM

As always, gym members have 24/7 access

Hey BVB fam, it’s been a while! *drumroll please*

You have probably seen her around the gym, and you might see her more frequently in the coming weeks, because Aubrey Keim is now a coach at Brazos Valley Barbell!

An overall sports enthusiast, and dedicated USAW certified coach, Aubrey enjoys the grind that can come with any competitive sport. Even if that competition is with herself or overcoming injury.

We’re happy to have Aubrey aboard, both for her expertise but also so that she can help shine a light on the weightlifting side of the gym. We have some incredibly talented and strong individuals at BVB, and if you have ever been curious about learning the Sn**ch and Clean & Jerk - now’s the perfect opportunity to expand your horizons over the summer.

Stop on by during our staffed hours to ask about individual or class coaching. Also keep your eyes peeled for new membership options coming soon for the summer months!

We are starting a series of Member Spotlight posts, and to kick things off our first spotlight goes to the 3-time National Champion in the 47kg raw Open division, Jessica Espinal!

We sat down with Jessica for a quick Q&A session (some serious, some silly) to find out a little more about this powerlifting champ before she heads off to Malta in a few weeks to represent Team USA at Worlds.

If you need a place to train for your next championship title, or if you’re just learning the basics of squat, bench, and deadlift - come do it at Brazos Valley Barbell where the plates are clanging and the people are friendly.

Brazos Valley Barbell has a wide variety of speciality equipment to help you prepare for competitions, and today we’re looking at the Dinnie Stones.

Born from something that sounds like 200 year old legend, the Dinnie Stones are “…2 giant granite boulders located outside the Old Potarch Hotel between Aboyne & Banchory, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Together they weigh 332.49Kg or 733lbs in old money. The smaller of the stones weighs 144.47kg (318.5lbs) and the larger a massive 188.02kg (414.5lbs).” thedinniestones.com

The Dinnie Stones aren’t featured in every Strongman competition, but you may have seen them at the 2022 Rogue Record Breakers when set a new world record at just 5’6” 140lbs.

Even if you don’t load these with the full 733lbs, you can still train your way there. Most importantly, you can find these Dinnie Stone rings in our Strongman corner dedicated to all things awkwardly large and heavy.

Come poke your nose into new areas of the gym, we’ve got more than just barbells. And if you’re interested but would like some guidance, join us on Saturday morning for Strongman Saturdays.

Justin is a new addition to the team - another one of our members turned employee. He’s also a member of the No Social Media Club. Today we shed some light on this mystery man.

Justin is focused on his Psychology studies at Texas A&M, and like many of us, uses the gym to mentally unwind and reset. When he’s not in the gym you might find him hiking, camping, or generally outdoors. Now the lack of social media makes sense, he never has cell service.

Come meet Justin and let him show you around Brazos Valley Barbell, and have him tell you why he decided to join not only as a member, but also as a team member. We’re staffed from noon to 8pm Monday through Friday, and from 10am to 2pm on Saturdays.

We offer day passes and a variety of membership options, so you can find something that works for you. Also, don’t forget about our Strongman Saturdays and ELDOA classes if you enjoy some company while you workout. We hope to see you soon!

Raphael is one of our new staff members, and he’s also new to the College Station area. Raphael moved from San Antonio to pursue his Engineering degree at Texas A&M, and decided to join us here at Brazos Valley Barbell.

Raphael is aiming for a serious bulk this year, hoping to put on 20 pounds. I think he can do it, but the bubble wrap vest he made in the gym office might end up being too small. (The BVB bubble wrap vest is a limited edition item, not available to order. Sorry.) Raphael better hope this bulk pans out, because when asked the last question of the post, he tried to kill off the interviewer.

Come meet Raphael during staffed hours at Brazos Valley Barbell. Don’t forget to tell him to eat something, and to do some curls. Stop on by and get a tour of our gym and equipment, and meet some of the fun people who call BVB home.

Today’s Meet the Staff Monday spotlight belongs to our own Ethan Ming!

Powerlifter. Marketer. Artist? Read through and see what makes Ethan tick. If you don’t know Ethan, he’s another friendly face at Brazos Valley Barbell. Always asking how you’re doing, remembers what you’ve been up to, and is a genuinely kind person with a bit of a wild hair. I’ve seen the man chug an energy drink, smash the can against his head, and proceed to make a deadlift fly. Powerlifters are a different breed.

You don’t have to be as cool as Ethan 😎, you just need some commitment for improvement. Come down to BVB (we’re not far from campus) and see what we have to offer. Whether you want to enjoy your Saturday morning coffee ☕️with ELDOA stretches and , or you want to load up our deadlift bar with 6 plates. You can do it here at Brazos Valley Barbell.
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As these Meet the Staff Monday posts keep rolling out, the answers we receive keep getting longer and longer! Less bulking up the responses, and more cutting their weight to them get stage ready (if you’ll forgive the metaphor). Someone who is no stranger to bulking up and cutting back down is our very own Drew Thompson!

Drew has been coming to Brazos Valley Barbell for years now, partly as a personal trainer, but really he’s been putting in the work chasing the bodybuilding stage. Drew currently runs our 8:30 am weekday class, as well as his daily 1-on-1 clients. Head on over to Drew’s page to see not only his results, but those of his clients. Quite impressive!

One thing Drew wanted to share that didn’t make it into the slides was this: “I have a 52% curvature in my spine where doctors said I will never be able to play sports, walk normally, or lift heavy. I have dealt with it my whole life, don’t like to make excuses for it, and I keep going. The gym has helped me tremendously.”

Breaking down barriers, overcoming the tallest obstacles, and building confidence and strength along the way - that’s what the gym is really about. We’re proud to have Drew on our team at BVB, and many members like him. We have elite, professional lifters moving hundreds of pounds, but we also have people starting Day 1 of rehab. We strive to be a place where everyone is welcome and anyone can start their own fitness journey. Come on by and check us out!

We’re back at it again this week with another Meet the Staff Monday. This week’s shoutout goes to Kellie, one of the early bird trainers here at Brazos Valley Barbell.

Before joining us at BVB, Kellie enjoyed a long competitive career as a swimmer both individually and with multiple collegiate teams. Additionally, Kellie has obtained her BS in Exercise and Movement Science, and is an ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist.

Kellie currently leads our 6:30am class, so if you’re looking to squeeze in a workout before you have to run to the office or class, Kellie is your gal. We’re happy to have her on the team as we strive to bring more classes and options to our members.

Give us a call, or swing by during staffed hours to talk to Kellie or anyone of our amazing staff. BVB has been home to Olympian athletes, yogis, professional powerlifters, and stay at home moms. Everyone has the same goal, to be better than they were yesterday. And what is today, but yesterday’s tomorrow? Let’s get started 💪

Brandon is one of our newer members and employees here at Brazos Valley Barbell. Well, we say newer, but maybe 2023 is just flying by.

Before joining us at BVB, Brandon served as a Marine and is currently working towards re-enlisting after completing his undergraduate in International Policy and Diplomacy, with a minor in Arabic.

You’ll know Brandon’s on shift when the floors are shiny clean and his head is buried in homework. As evidenced by the last photo, he knows when to use the ole noggin!

Brandon is another great example of a focused, driven individual who has found fitness to be an amazing tool in life. Once you start looking around the gym, it’s easy to recognize the same driving factors in all of us at BVB. Everyone is here to pursue that drive towards improvement, whether it’s day 1 or day 1,000.

Some come meet Brandon (please give the guy a break from his studies) and have him show you around Brazos Valley Barbell. It doesn’t matter if you’re training for your next competition, or if you just want to get into a gym that cares - and then figure it out from there. We’d love to help you along the way.

Come support our fellow Brazos Valley Barbell members competing in the Aggie Showdown this weekend‼️

GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE! 🤜🏻💥🤛🏻

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Andres Ramos
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Cassidy Estrada
Dalton Spriggs
Jacob Bohannon
Jakob Evangelista
Jeri Lyn Triolo
John Hoang
Jordan McKenzie
Joshua Faulkner
Kenneth Nguyen
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Zachary Carr

Location: Texas A&M University, Physical Education Activity Program Building 4245, 632 Penberthy Blvd, College Station, TX 77843

Times: Session 1 starts at 9:00AM and Session 2 starts 1:00PM

Spectator Entry Fees:
$10 for adults and anyone aged 10 and up

For more info check out the page!

We hope to see you there!

Bobby is a member turned employee here at Brazos Valley Barbell. Guess he couldn't get enough! 🤷🏼‍♀️😂 If you haven’t met Bobby yet, you’re missing out. In true BVB spirit, he’s laid back and easy to talk to, but he knows what it takes to set and accomplish a goal.

After serving over 4 years in the Marines, Bobby joined the BVB family and currently trains for and competes in Strongman competitions. Bobby is working towards his weight loss goals and his next meet using BVB’s collection of yokes, atlas stones, logs, kegs, and sandbags.

Have you ever wanted to deadlift your mom’s ’96 Corolla? Bobby and the rest of the crew can show you during one of our Strongman Saturdays!

If you have any questions about Brazos Valley Barbell or our community, don’t hesitate to ask Bobby or the rest of the crew. We hope to see you around the gym soon - whether you’re practicing yoga or lifting a car!

Carter is a long time member and employee of Brazos Valley Barbell, a respected president of Texas A&M Powerlifting, a newlywed, and a multiple national record holder.

Carter currently holds 4 American Records with a 410kg squat, 295kg bench, and a 320kg deadlift. More than a 1000kg total! 🤯 Carter is also Number 7 on the USAPL Pro Series Leaderboard for men’s equipped. Absolutely unreal.

We are proud to have Carter on our team, and wish he would go for a doctorate (or two) so we could keep him around even longer.

So come on in to Brazos Valley Barbell. Don’t worry, go for that PR. We have the strongest spotters around.

And keep your eyes open for more Meet the Staff Mondays in the coming weeks. Let us know what you’re curious about. Are you looking for great people to train beside, or do you need a 1-on-1 session to learn the ropes or hone a skill? Whatever it is, we’ve got you covered.




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Last of 2022!

Christmas shenanigans!

🎅🏼 and 🧙‍♀️ agree you could all be nicer to your bodies!

‼️ Members are welcome to join us for FREE ELDOA classes throughout December.

Guests are also getting hooked up with a discount.

Link in bio to register for ELDOA class.

🐣 Shoutout to our members hatching new gains and enjoying their Easter Sunday lift!

The Easter Bunny 🐰 has dropped off a few Easter Egg surprises around the gym.

🎟 Some of them are silly and a few have some gift challenges. (Free BVB shirt, bring a friend, ELDOA Class, and there is even a FREE month towards your membership up for grabs).


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🥶 BVB fam 👀 for my email.


A few "asks" for you strange ones that will be braving the weather over the next few days.


The gym WILL BE OPEN for current members.


Please be smart this week if you decide to get on the road. We want to laugh with you all next week about how cold it's about to be.


If you have friends determined not to freeze their gains like you and want to tag along because we are open and their gym is closed, please reach out before coming in.


Cheers!
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☃️ WELCOME TO THE NORTH SWOLE! 💪

These reindeer deserved all the “oohs” and “aahs” from the crowd last night.

Had to ride the break to keep ‘em from trying to finish the parade for time.

What a blast to see our community come together last night! Thank you for organizing a wonderful event!

HUGE thank you to our friends at for being a part of the Christmas Around the World Adventure!



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Thank you to all who have bravely answered the call to defend and protect our freedoms and this beautiful country we call home. 'Merica 🇺🇸!
 
 📣 Roll call: Veterans at BVB, 👀 for the email I sent earlier.

🥂 Our gym family is pretty awesome.

Do you even lift if your doesn’t look like this?

👍Attention Aggieland! 👍

WIN 12 Months of Fitness!

✈️Phillip is out of town (more on that tomorrow).

To kick off our second year at the helm of BVB, and without Scruggs here to stop me, I'm giving away a 24/7 gym membership 🏪 AND access to our strength and conditioning classes 💪starting on June 1st.

Just click the link below to enter my new giveaway right now.

FREE! 12 Months of Fitness

And for every person you get to enter, you'll get three bonus entries (and I'll ❤️you forever).

Get going!

-Marcos

FREE! 12 Months of Fitness FREE! 12 Months of Fitness by Brazos Valley Barbell. Hosted by KingSumo Giveaways

🎉 Please help us congratulate .n

In her short time with us, she has shown incredible loyalty to the gym, our members, and of course, her sport.

We would like to take time out of your day to announce her promotion to Executive Director of Brazos Valley Barbell. She will continue her role by assisting in membership acquisition. Her new leadership role will include membership account management and overseeing the day-to-day operations.

We are excited for her and her energy to help move Phillip's and my vision for what BVB will become.

P.S. If you haven't voted for the BEST GYM in College Station, please take the time to vote for BVB in the Eagle's Readers Choice Awards. You can vote today and again tomorrow.

VOTE link in bio.

Thank you Coach for allowing us the opportunity to keep the poll vaulting squad pre-meet workout alive!

Best of luck this weekend and we look forward to having you gentlemen back in a few weeks!







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🤪 Well, that stand-off went as good as anyone could have guessed!

Join us this Saturday for our Super Total Battle Royale!

🏋️‍♂️ 🆚 💪 🆚 🏃‍♂️ Powerlifters vs. Olympic Weightlifters vs. The Rest of Us

We'll have our BVB Greek Mile run for time and a pullup challenge for max reps for side bets.

🦸🏽‍♂️ BONUS POINTS for showing up in your superhero tees.

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📣 Shoutout to our BVB Squad, sponsors, and all of you who throw weights around at