Atlanta Barbell

Atlanta Barbell is the area's first open barbell gym, featuring top-of-the-line black iron equipment and the best coaching in the Atlanta area. For coaching rates, contact the coach you wish to see. If you have do not have a preference, email us atlantabarbell@gmail.com with your general availability and we will have a coach reach out to you directly!

Alex Kennedy
Alex Kennedy is a coach and co-owner of Atlanta Barbell and has been coaching for 12 years. He served as a Starting Strength Coach from 2013-2020. Alex has coached a wide array of demographics in various sports such as cycling, weightlifting, marathon running, powerlifting and many others. His focus is on everyday people working towards creating a significant change through strength training. Prior to his career as a Coach, Alex attended college at GSU, and served 4 years in the United States Marine Corps Infantry.

Dee Fordella
Co-owner and coach at Atlanta Barbell, Dee is deeply experienced and passionate about supporting others on their strength journey. As a collegiate soccer player with a masters degree in exercise science & a strength and conditioning coach, she understands the value of strength. She believes that the motto of each training session should be, “to be stronger tomorrow than you are today”. Personally, strength has always been a priority of hers and she has dedicated her career to helping others of all backgrounds, generations and levels to understand and appreciate its value as well. Whether it is hitting the trails on her bike, going out for a jog or enjoying a hike in the mountains she credits the time spent under the barbell for its role in keeping these activities enjoyable. When she is not coaching, you can find her hanging out with her 3 children doing the job she values most, that of a mom!