Royal Oak Guide

City Barbell

5.0(17)· Google5.0 out of 5 from 17 reviews (Google rating)Gym
Closed · opens 9:00 AM
(248) 206-7871 Directions citybarbellgym.com

Quick facts

City Barbell is a gym at 28244 John R Rd in Royal Oak, MI, open daily from 9:00 AM. Call +1248-206-7871 for details.

Address
28244 John R Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071
Phone
+1248-206-7871
Hours today
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance

About City Barbell

City Barbell is a gym at 28244 John R Rd in Madison Heights, a location distinction for readers of this Royal Oak, MI guide. Its stated focus covers weight loss and body transformation as well as powerlifting and bodybuilding. The business describes its staff as certified personal trainers with more than 100 years of combined personal experience. That figure refers to the team’s collective experience, not the length of time the gym has been operating.

Membership is required at City Barbell, and the gym accepts credit and debit cards. Listed facilities include a restroom, a wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible parking, and a wheelchair-accessible restroom. Its Google listing has a 5-star rating from 17 reviews. The supplied information does not include membership costs or operating hours, so those details remain to be confirmed when considering the gym.

Known for

  • Weight loss and body transformation focus
  • Powerlifting and bodybuilding
  • Certified personal training staff
  • Membership required
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, and restroom

Good for

  • Wheelchair accessible

Popular times

Typical visit volume reported by Google.

Mon

4a10p

4a: 0 of 100, 5a: 48 of 100, 6a: 57 of 100, 7a: 66 of 100, 8a: 62 of 100, 9a: 62 of 100, 10a: 78 of 100, 11a: 60 of 100, 12p: 50 of 100, 1p: 48 of 100, 2p: 67 of 100, 3p: 85 of 100, 4p: 94 of 100, 5p: 96 of 100, 6p: 89 of 100, 7p: 85 of 100, 8p: 83 of 100, 9p: 60 of 100, 10p: 53 of 100

Tue

4a10p

4a: 0 of 100, 5a: 50 of 100, 6a: 57 of 100, 7a: 66 of 100, 8a: 78 of 100, 9a: 87 of 100, 10a: 67 of 100, 11a: 60 of 100, 12p: 51 of 100, 1p: 44 of 100, 2p: 42 of 100, 3p: 51 of 100, 4p: 67 of 100, 5p: 82 of 100, 6p: 91 of 100, 7p: 100 of 100, 8p: 76 of 100, 9p: 62 of 100, 10p: 57 of 100

Wed

4a10p

4a: 0 of 100, 5a: 51 of 100, 6a: 57 of 100, 7a: 46 of 100, 8a: 46 of 100, 9a: 55 of 100, 10a: 87 of 100, 11a: 94 of 100, 12p: 92 of 100, 1p: 67 of 100, 2p: 67 of 100, 3p: 58 of 100, 4p: 80 of 100, 5p: 100 of 100, 6p: 87 of 100, 7p: 73 of 100, 8p: 55 of 100, 9p: 62 of 100, 10p: 48 of 100

Thu

4a10p

4a: 0 of 100, 5a: 33 of 100, 6a: 41 of 100, 7a: 48 of 100, 8a: 62 of 100, 9a: 60 of 100, 10a: 48 of 100, 11a: 33 of 100, 12p: 35 of 100, 1p: 48 of 100, 2p: 55 of 100, 3p: 60 of 100, 4p: 69 of 100, 5p: 60 of 100, 6p: 60 of 100, 7p: 46 of 100, 8p: 33 of 100, 9p: 25 of 100, 10p: 32 of 100

Fri

4a10p

4a: 0 of 100, 5a: 42 of 100, 6a: 51 of 100, 7a: 57 of 100, 8a: 60 of 100, 9a: 58 of 100, 10a: 55 of 100, 11a: 42 of 100, 12p: 42 of 100, 1p: 48 of 100, 2p: 64 of 100, 3p: 71 of 100, 4p: 92 of 100, 5p: 85 of 100, 6p: 85 of 100, 7p: 58 of 100, 8p: 58 of 100, 9p: 60 of 100, 10p: 57 of 100

Sat

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 0 of 100, 8a: 78 of 100, 9a: 89 of 100, 10a: 100 of 100, 11a: 89 of 100, 12p: 89 of 100, 1p: 85 of 100, 2p: 75 of 100, 3p: 55 of 100, 4p: 37 of 100, 5p: 0 of 100, 6p: 0 of 100, 7p: 0 of 100, 8p: 0 of 100, 9p: 0 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Sun

6a11p

6a: 0 of 100, 7a: 0 of 100, 8a: 0 of 100, 9a: 83 of 100, 10a: 94 of 100, 11a: 83 of 100, 12p: 75 of 100, 1p: 60 of 100, 2p: 50 of 100, 3p: 0 of 100, 4p: 0 of 100, 5p: 0 of 100, 6p: 0 of 100, 7p: 0 of 100, 8p: 0 of 100, 9p: 0 of 100, 10p: 0 of 100, 11p: 0 of 100

Google rating breakdown

17 ratings on Google. Ratings and counts are Google's, not ours.

  • 5★17
  • 4★0
  • 3★0
  • 2★0
  • 1★0

What people mention

Topics counted across Google reviews.

  • friendly staff×4
  • cleanliness×3
  • equipment×2
  • atmosphere×2

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What reviewers say elsewhere

  • “Great place to get a great workout in. Amazing atmosphere. Friendly staff.”

    — Lourdes Osorio, March 1, 2026 · google

  • “Great equipment wonderful customer service.”

    — Kenneth, October 3, 2025 · google

  • “Great equipment, Real clean gym and the owners/workers are very cool! Great gym”

    — PunchTown Boxing club, August 25, 2025 · google

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City Barbell — frequently asked

Is City Barbell open on Mondays?
Yes — City Barbell is open Monday from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
Where is City Barbell?
City Barbell is at 28244 John R Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071.
What is the phone number for City Barbell?
You can reach City Barbell on +1248-206-7871.
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