RTS Barbell is a strength gym in Cincinnati, Ohio that offers 24/7 access to members and welcomes everyone.
09/03/2026
Work hard play hard 🫱🏻🫲🏼⚡️
While we always strive the have the best equipment to serve our community, we also work to cultivate the best community!
RTS is a place where we want everyone to feel accepted, respected and welcomed! And maybe make some friends along the way 🖤
We’re so grateful for you all!
Lightning talk! ⚡️ RTS Barbell stands for Risk to Succeed Barbell!
I came up with this when I was 19. It meant a lot to me then and it means alot to me now, but in different ways! Building RTS to what it is today was a huge risk for me at the time. All my resources - any extra time or money - was going into building the strength and conditioning facility I always dreamed of.
Making the decision to leave our space in the warehouse and to build the building we’re currently in was also a huge risk, but I knew it was time because we needed to be better able to serve our community.
Thank you so much to each and every one of you who supports us! We appreciate you all! ⚡️🖤
-Kev and Madison
08/03/2026
All about our coaching at RTS! ⚡️
We have 5 in house strength coaches, one of which is also a physical therapist specializing in injury and sports rehab!
We may be biased, but we think we have the best coaches around 👀
If you’re just starting your fitness journey or need extra support in meeting your strength goals, check them out! They are all very knowledgeable and can help you feel more comfortable and confident in the gym.
Coach Alli Alli Thul HELM Training Co.
Coach Brett Brett Finnie Valiant Function & Strength | Online/In-person Training
Coach Derek Derek Miles
Coach Mike Mike Dewar J2FIT Strength & Conditioning
Coach Drew Drew Uy
Contact them directly for more info or see our coaches page on our website! ⚡️🖤
RTS Barbell Coaches series: introducing our newest coach, Drew Uy ! ⚡️
Coach Drew was previously the Strength and Conditioning coach at a Washington state high school as well as defensive line and throwing coach. He has experience in a wide variety of men’s and women’s collegiate sports at Washington State.
Coach Drew can help you build power and resilience whether you’re a student athlete or someone who is looking to build general strength for everyday life!
If you’re looking to get started with coaching, show Coach Drew some love by reaching out to him directly! Drew Uy ⚡️🖤
RTS Barbell Coaches Series: Coach Alli Thul ! ⚡️
Coach Alli is very knowledgeable in helping beginners started their strength training journey as well as those who are more experienced who may have specific performance goals!
She is passionate about providing personal training for LGBTQ+ and all people interested in pursuing their fitness goals! Even if that is general strength and conditioning and longevity, Coach Alli is your girl!
To get more info or to get started with her, contact her directly! Alli Thul HELM Training Co. ⚡️🖤
RTS Barbell Coaches series: Coach Brett Finnie ! ⚡️
Coach Brett has over 10 years of personal training experience and has worked with a wide variety of clients- ranging from high school athletes, to those starting their fitness journey, to those wanting to improve their mobility, stability and strength.
Coach Brett knows that every training program should be tailored to your specific goals, needs, and experience level. If you’re looking to feel more confident and comfortable in the gym, Coach Brett is your guy! 👏
For more details or to get started, contact Brett Finnie directly! ⚡️🖤
RTS Barbell Coaches Series: Coach Derek! ⚡️
Coach Derek has over 15 years of experience as a sports PT. He works with a wide variety of athletes from powerlifters, to ultramarathoners to those starting their fitness journey!
Not only is Derek a knowledgeable strength coach, he also is our in-house physical therapist. He specializes in helping those rehab and work through injuries to return to their sport or daily life in a safe and strategic way.
If you’ve been injured, Derek is top notch in getting you back on the road to recovery! Or if you have specific strength goals like powerlifting or strongman, or want to get started on your fitness journey, he is your guy! ⚡️
To get started with Coach Derek, contact him directly! Derek Miles
06/25/2026
It’s been 9 years of RTS Barbell and 3 years in our building! ⚡️🖤
RTS has been built from the ground up. I worked as an electrician with my dad while building RTS and any extra money I had went towards it. We started in a medium sized room in Essex studios and our first member joined in July of 2017.
We started small but we gradually grew our equipment collection based on the needs of our community. I always wanted RTS to be a space where everyone could train - powerlifting, strongman, Olympic lifting and just general strength and conditioning!
We expanded our first space then we were able to move across the hall to the larger unit! Right before COVID, I had placed a large equipment order and when we were able to reopen, the space was upgraded.
We placed our first large order at Arsenal Strength® in 2021. This was the same year that we decided to take the leap and build our current building!
After many obstacles and late nights, we were able to open the current RTS in April 2023.
We are so grateful and lucky to have the community we do! We would not be here without you all! 🥹🖤
- Kev and Madison
06/18/2026
As a family owned business we make it a priority to provide a clean and friendly training environment that has all the equipment you need! 🖤⚡️ we also wanted to make sure the facility is accessible 24 hours a day for those who have free time late at night or early morning.
We have a wide variety of equipment to serve multiple training domains:
☑️ powerlifting - calibrated plates, deadlift platforms, monolift, combo racks, bands
☑️ strongman - sandbags, stones, farmers carry handles/frame, yoke
☑️ Olympic lifting - 6 platforms, jerk blocks, competition bumpers
☑️ general strength and conditioning - all of the above plus 70 feet of turf, dumbbells, a variety of machines and more!
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