Diablo Barbell

Happy Father's Day!

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📣DIABLO MEET REPORT | APO West Coast War📣

This past weekend, Diablo Barbell made its presence known at the APO West Coast War, hosted by Relentless Barbell Powered By Kula Sports Performance in Oroville, California - and we couldn't be prouder of how our lifters showed up.

Karen Halm stepped onto the platform for the very first time as a 165 class lifter and delivered a performance that reminds us why we love this sport and how it keeps us propelling forward💪
Karen squatted 369 # ⚪️⚪️⚪️, benched 187 # 🔴⚪️🔴, and when the bench didn't go as planned, Karen didn't flinch - she walked into the deadlift with poise and confidence. The result? A 308 # ⚪️⚪️⚪️ deadlift and a 3lb PR, capping off what would have been an 864lb total. This is Karen's very first competition and she showed great determination and perseverance to go all in! Look out for this lady because she is on the horizon of something big and we are here for it!

Jon Medina made his powerlifting debut in the Men's 220 class and put together an absolutely electric performance - every single lift was a PR. He squatted 524lbs⚪️⚪️⚪️, benched 287lbs⚪️⚪️⚪️, and 402lb ⚪️⚪️⚪️ deadlift for a 1,213lb total and a 1st place finish in his weight class. On day one. Let that sink in. Jon has makes great strides in the gym with his amazing work ethic and adherence to his physical training and Biointegration.

None of this happens without an incredible team behind our lifters. Huge shout-out to Coach Ted O'Neill, Coach Andrea Vitz and Coach Krystle Lecitona Bartlett for masterfully guiding Karen and Jon through every flight with focus and care. And to the people in the crowd - Jon's wife and kids, and Diablo community members Martha Hartvickson and Anita - your energy meant everything.

What stood out most on Saturday wasn't just the numbers.

It was the grit.

It was the determination. The fight.

To stay locked in.

Physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually.

Two Diablos walking into the unknown for the first time and coming out stronger today than when they 1st walked in to the gym.

This is what Diablo Barbell is all about.

Welcome to the platform, Karen and Jon. We can't wait to see what comes next.💪

These are the hands of a 76-year-old who squats twice a week.

We won't show you a 22-year-old's progress photo and pretend it has anything to do with the next twenty years of your life.

Strength is one of the few things that gets more useful with age - for posture, balance, bone density, the stairs in your house, the suitcase in the overhead bin. Done correctly, with one of our expert strength coaches, it is also one of the safest hours you will spend all week.

If you are over 50 and have been waiting for the right room - THIS IS IT.

Before you decide to sign anywhere, look at the room.

There are no mirrors here.

We train clients to be aware and feel what they can will their body to do. There is space, weights, a coach within 10 feet of you at all times, and a few decades of competition experience hanging on our walls.

We are "California's Strongest Gym".

Training STRENGTH is what we do💪

DM "intro" to learn more!

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Two coaches.

One job: get you stronger without getting you hurt.

Diablo Barbell is led by people who lift what they program and program what they lift. Every member here trains under our direct coaching - no guessing, no winging it. We have built 25 years of institutional strength with our proven, results-driven process.

If you are age 30-65 and you have been wanting to get serious about strength but the thought of walking into a commercial gym makes you tired before the warm-up, this is the place that was built for you.

DM us "intro" if you'd like to learn more about how we can support!

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May we never forget that freedom isn't free.

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Did you know that Therapy Balls are a great way to self-massage and roll out different parts of your body?

was kind enough to put together a class for our current members & the votes are in to make this a regularly scheduled class once a month!

Stay tuned for updates on our next Therapy-Ball Massage Class with our very own Cindy Lou!

The summer your kid gets strong💪

Youth Advantage is built for ages 13-18 who want to get stronger for their sport, more confident, and more capable. Three days a week, eight weeks, and coaching that treats your athlete like the individual they are.

✅️ 1:1 personalized coaching, every session
✅️ Real lifting fundamentals - taught safely, correct lifting form
✅️ Sport-specific strength
✅️ A community of peers that support

🗓 June 8 - July 31 | M/W/F ● 12-2pm
📍 Diablo Barbell - 1018 Shary Circle Concord 94518
💰 Save when you register by June 1st

Tap the link in our bio to sign up!

This summer, give your teen something stronger than a screen.

Youth Advantage at Diablo Barbell is an 8-week summer program for ages 13-18 - built to help young athletes lift with precision, train with purpose, and build the kind of confidence that carries into every part of their lives.

Whether your teen plays a sport or just wants to feel stronger and more capable in their own body, our coaches meet them exactly where they are. Every session includes world-class 1:1 personalized coaching in a safe, encouraging environment where teens are challenged and supported.

What's included:

• 8-week series (June 8 - July 31)

• 3 training sessions per week - Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays

• Comprehensive weight training and lifting fundamentals

• Personalized 1:1 coaching every session

• Sport-specific strength development

• A welcoming community of peers and coaches who genuinely care

📍: Diablo Barbell - 1018 Shary Circle, Suite B, Concord, CA 94518

🧍‍♀️🧍‍♂️: Ages 13-18

🎟: Register by June 1st and SAVE. Spots are limited and fill quickly each year.

👉 : Learn more and sign up: diablo-barbell.com/youthadvantage

Have questions about whether its the right fit for your teen? Send us a message - we're happy to talk through it.