Who We Are
Built for Strength
Back Alley Barbell is Toronto's dedicated strength training gym. We're not a commercial fitness center — we're a community of lifters who take training seriously. Whether you're stepping under a barbell for the first time or chasing a national total, you belong here.
Our facility is equipped with competition-grade powerlifting, weightlifting, and strongman equipment. Open 24/7, so your schedule is never an excuse.
24/7
Access
3+
Disciplines
16
Platforms
Competition-Grade Equipment,
World Class Vibes
24/7 Membership
Options
Join the Club
All memberships include 24/7 Key fob access to the facility.
(Classes not included)
All pricing and plan details on our pricing page.
What We Offer
From group classes to 1-on-1 coaching, we have the programming to match your goals.
Class Schedule
Weekly Classes
We run weekly small group classes across all three disciplines. Classes are coach-led, capped for quality, and open to all experience levels.
Powerlifting Class | Weekly · All Levels |
Olympic Weightlifting | Weekly · All Levels |
Strongman | Weekly · All Levels |
Strength Fundamentals | Weekly - All Levels |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Back Alley Barbell open 24/7?
Yes. Members get key-fob access 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Staff are in Monday-Friday 10am-6pm and Saturday-Sunday 10am-2pm.
Where are you?
1453 Dupont Street, Toronto, ON M6P 3V7.
How much is a membership?
$110 + tax a month, month to month, with no contract.
Can I try the gym first?
Yes. Book a free 15-minute tour, or drop in with a $25 day pass.
Is it beginner-friendly?
Yes. We specialize in strength sports, but our lifters range from first-timers to national competitors, and staff will help you find your feet.
Do you have personal trainers?
Yes. Independent coaches for powerlifting, weightlifting, strongman and general strength train out of the gym. You don't need a membership to work with a coach.
Our Story
When we were training out of a makeshift gym in a garage during the winter of 2020, we found that we wanted more. We wanted a place not just for ourselves but an entire community. We wanted a space that we were comfortable to train. We didn't want to be ostracized for dropping weights or using chalk. We wanted a space where we could be encouraged to learn, to lift heavy and not be restricted in training. We wanted a space that was for the community, and of the community. We saw that this was possible, so through pure force of will, we did it ourselves.
