Our Story

It all started when founder Red Dowdell realized he had something to offer to the fitness world of Rockbridge County, Virginia. He wanted something for the community that felt accessible, both in terms of price and atmosphere, yet still first-class when it came to the quality of training offered.

Red’s years of working with D.C. based professional sports teams, like the Washington Nationals and D.C. United, gave him that experience. Now he just needed a space to share his expertise. Thus, Rockbridge Barbell was born.