Best Bodybuilding Gyms in the World

While today 24 Hour Fitness and Planet Fitness type gyms can be found in just about every major city in the US, that doesn’t mean those are the only type of gyms there are. We’ve compiled a list of the best gyms in the world to help showcase the fact that a quality gym doesn’t have to be your typical brick-and-mortar structure – it can be just about anything, anywhere! The best gyms in the world are unique gyms that include new technology, a great atmosphere and the best bodybuilding equipment in the world:

#3 – Gold’s Gym: Venice, CA

Fan of the movie Pumping Iron? If so, this gym should definitely be on your bucket list! Arnold Schwarzenegger and the 1977 movie forever set in stone this Venice, CA Gold’s Gym’s status as the “Mecca of Bodybuilding.” Originally founded by legend Joe Gold, who trained at the world famous “Muscle Beach,” today Gold’s is the most known name in fitness and serves more than 3 million members in 28 countries around the world. With Arnold Schwarzenegger, Franco Columbu, Dave Draper, Frank Zane and many more bodybuilding pioneers having graced this Gold’s Gym location, it’s safe to say it is the dream of many bodybuilders to lift here.

#2 – The Original Temple Gym: Birmingham, UK

20 years after being founded in 1962, current owner and 6x Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates transformed Temple Gym into one of the best bodybuilding gyms in the world. Set in a basement, the original Temple Gym is famous for its hardcore dungeon-like setting and is notorious for its reputation as a serious weight training facility. Accepting of anyone and everyone who seeks positive body changes, this gym includes equipment with the latest technology and is home to original Nautilus equipment!

#1 – Metroflex Gym: Arlington, TX

The Metroflex Gym caters to serious, competitive bodybuilders and encourages intense and aggressive training. As the training ground of choice for over 100 bodybuilding and powerlifting champions, including Branch Warren and 8x Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman, this gym is guaranteed to help anyone serious about lifting sculpt the body of their dreams. Its equipment includes dumbbells up to 250 pounds, 450 pound lat pull downs and leg presses that will hold up to 2,500 pounds.

All around the world you can find gyms dedicated to serious bodybuilders. Whether you’ve been working out for years or you’re just now starting to lift, what’s important is you’re out there working to better yourself. Have your own favorite bodybuilding gym that’s not on the list? Tell us about it in the comment section below!