GR Barbell team
About GR Barbell Team
our Mission.
- Members can walk into the gym feeling welcomed and supported by their teammates and coaches.
- Members will receive the best possible coaching with safety and growth in mind.
- Members will know what it’s like to be an athlete, whether it’s for the very first time or coming back to it from a previous point in life.
Shared objectives – we strive to be competitive against ourselves, while lifting each other up.
Defined Roles – We each have our own skills and something to offer as teammates.
Collaboration and Support – SUPPORT EACH OTHER emotionally and trust one another.
Head Coach
Bethany Jones
Head Coach
USAW L2, USAW L1, Pre & Postnatal Coaching Certification
Bethany, a proud West Michigan native, is an Olympic Weightlifter and Coach that is passionate about helping others grow stronger, both physically and mentally. With seven years’ of coaching experience, she combines her teaching background and love for fitness to inspire and empower her community.
When she’s not coaching or lifting, Bethany enjoys unwinding at home with her husband and beloved pitbull, Rio.
Head Coach
USAW L2, USAW L1, Pre & Postnatal Coaching Certification
Bethany, a proud West Michigan native, is an Olympic Weightlifter and Coach that is passionate about helping others grow stronger, both physically and mentally. With seven years’ of coaching experience, she combines her teaching background and love for fitness to inspire and empower her community.
When she’s not coaching or lifting, Bethany enjoys unwinding at home with her husband and beloved pitbull, Rio.
Pricing
Barbell Team – $180/month
What is included:
– Individualized programming
– Team training days 4x/week
– Video response
– Programming on TrainHeroic app
– No extra cost for in State competitions (out of State competitions are $100 / competition).
– 2 Required foundation classes upon sign-up: $50/class. $100 will be waved if you commit to 3 months up front!
Students – $100 / month
CrossFit Membership + Barbell Membership – $200/month
This does not include personalized programming.
What is included:
– Generic class programming of the Olympic Lifts
– Team training 3x/week
CrossFit Membership + Barbell Team Customized Programming – $255/month
– Unlimited CrossFit
– Individualized Olympic weightlifting or other lifting programming
– Team training days 4x/week
– Video response
– Programming on TrainHeroic app
Personal Training/ on-on-one sessions $70/hour or $510 for 8 sessions paid up front
– Personalized Training sessions with coach tailored to your abilities and goals
What people are saying
Being a part of the Grand Rapids Barbell Team has been an incredibly positive experience for me. The community and Coach Bethany are extremely supportive which is truly inspiring. Since joining, I’ve noticed significant gains not only in my physical strength and knowledge of weightlifting, but also in my overall confidence.
Anna S.
The GR barbell team has been such a joy for me! I had no idea what these movements (snatch and clean/jerk) were before joining the gym. Being surrounded by a team of people at all different skill levels has made a huge impact with my growth in the sport. Having individualized programming/coaching has allowed me to excel and now compete fairly regularly in the sport of Olympic weightlifting. The encouragement and joy I get from the community on this team continues to make training fun and not a necessary chore I have to get done at the end of the day. With the addition of changing some of my nutrition habits I have been able to see body recomposition and weight loss as well!”
Jalyn A.
Upcoming Events
Barbell Bash (Sanctioned Olympic Weightlifting Meet)
January 10, 2026