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Big Tex Gym
Austin's premier destination for serious strength training and community-focused fitness.
4.7
Gym
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Austin's premier destination for serious strength training and community-focused fitness.
Big Tex Gym offers a top-tier training experience in Austin, featuring high-quality equipment like specialty barbells, calibrated plates, and a wide variety of machines. Known for its old-school vibe and supportive atmosphere, it caters to individuals serious about strength training, powerlifting, and fitness goals. The friendly staff and strong community make it a welcoming space for both drop-in visitors and long-term members.
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Access to specialty barbells, calibrated plates, bumper plates, and a variety of machines for serious lifting.
Affordable $10 day passes for visitors or those wanting to try the gym before committing.
A supportive, focused environment with staff and members who encourage training and competition goals.
Ample space to train without feeling cramped, with equipment always available for diverse workouts.
A classic, no-frills atmosphere free of gimmicks, perfect for dedicated fitness enthusiasts.
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Overall rating
Allison Kiggins
I did a drop in and this gym is incredible. They had more than enough equipment for any lift and cardio you can think of. Staff super friendly, good music, and nice posing area. High recommend.
Joseph Calise
GUESTS BEWARE This gym is deceptive with their 24 hours. It’s a joke they advertise 24 hours but fail to mention that’s only for members clearly. You pay 10 dollars for a day pass just to find out later that you can’t redeem it unless they are staffed. Just when we tried this morning there were 4 other people who were played by this deception. They got a free 60 dollars because they chose to not to be clear in their hours. Beware of their guest pass scamming. Judging from their responses to reviews they are gonna have a smart answer but let this serve as a warning to anyone wanting to use a guest pass since there were 6 people this morning alone.
Anneth Macias
It’s really clean and calm, the weights are calibrated so that’s nice too. The vibe is nice and encouraging and the front desk girl was really helpful and friendly when helping set up an account.
Mercedes Williams
Super friendly and helpful staff, great atmosphere ❤️
L K
Big Tex Gym has always been one of my favorite places to work out when I visit family in Austin. The facility consistently provides a great environment, which is why this particular experience was disappointing for me. During my visit on March 4, 2026, I overheard a conversation between two of the three managers working at the front desk. The discussion involved speaking loudly and negatively about some of the male members of the gym. While the comments were not directed at me personally, hearing that type of conversation as a customer was uncomfortable and made me feel somewhat unwelcome. I also want to mention that the newer manager, Kam, who greeted me when I arrived, was very kind and professional. As I was leaving and overheard the conversation, it seemed clear that she was uncomfortable with the situation as well, which I appreciated noticing. I truly value the gym, the owners, the people I have had the pleasure of meeting at the gym and the positive experiences I’ve had there in the past, which makes it unfortunate to leave with this impression. I hope this feedback can be taken constructively, as I would genuinely like to return when I visit family in the future and continue enjoying the welcoming environment that originally made Big Tex Gym one of my favorite places to train.
Austen
Found my new home🫶
