A Safe Space to Lift for ALL! Equity Barbell is an upcoming nonprofit weight-lifting gym.
Our mission is to provide a safe space to learn and engage in weightlifting and fitness activities for anyone who identifies as part of the LGBTQIA+ community, or anyone experiencing marginalization due to their sexual or gender identity, as they seek to become a healthier person in body and mind. We hope you join us in our efforts to make strength training, working out, and healthy living accessible for all!
03/29/2026
Progress is rarely linear, and sometimes taking a step forward is a catapult into a new reality. has moved, and we will be closed for the next 2 weeks to set up in our new home with our homies . Our memories there are sweet, and our future is so bright. Thank you .gonzalez and everyone else who supported us and helped us move a metric ass ton of weight. Lift heavy, do good.
-ZB
03/13/2026
💁🏻♀️ We have a resident cosmetologist (.gonzalez + )at the gym! She added some volume to Coach ZB and ASSistant Coach Manders’ hair (and then deadlifted Manders). Come get strong with us.
02/17/2026
We had a strong ass crew tonight and we want more! We are doing classes 5-615PM, then 630-8PM Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays. If you are interested sign up with the link in our bio. As always Lift Heavy, Do Good!
Weightlifting classes start this Monday ! Learn the three basic lifts of powerlifting with us every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for the next six weeks. Pick between our 5-6:15 pm or our 6:30-8pm class times at the link in our bio.
02/07/2026
Brueckman here, we finally did it. We are open up for guided lifting ! Classes are 5-615 and then 630-8, for 6 weeks! We will practice the squat, deadlift and bench. Classes begin February 9th! Link provided in bio and right here: https://calendly.com/equitybarbellinfo/new-meeting
As always Lift Heavy, Do Good
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Big news from the Big Dawg as we walk through our NEW public space ! Thank you to ZB for five years of EB leadership. We’re excited that Coach ZB will be leading open lift sessions and group classes at NTC soon. Stay tuned for more info.
10/29/2025
Squat Daddy duties include holding the ceiling up. DM us if you want to get strong! Shirt by , excellent modeling by .
10/21/2025
Repost from —we’re excited to be partnering with our neighbors ! EB co-founder has joined the NTC board and we can’t wait to see what comes from this partnership.
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There are a lot of new faces at the center! Our team is growing, and so is our vision. ✨This week, we will be sharing all of our newest additions to the team 💪
Dr. Zach Dunbar, a visionary leader in public health, is one of our newest members on the board of directors. 🎉🧡💚
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Help us grow! Follow, and share our page to support our visibility ☀️ visit our website, LinkedIn, and Facebook profiles for more information about the Center or send us a DM! We are happy to have you as our Neighbor 🤝
10/11/2025
Big buffs supporting the homies at the Walk to End Alzheimer’s today.
04/18/2025
Happy Deadlift Friday from the Equity Barbell team. Shoutout for her camerawork! We’re still out here every day helping people get strong, stay healthy, and amplify their voices for q***r equity in the Southern Tier. Much love and
Day one in the books! The kids crushed some squats, and we are doing deads tomorrow! Thank you to and for the top shelf equipment!