Ursa Major Barbell - West Des Moines

What lifters need to know

• Chalk allowedUnverified

  Ask the gym before you go.

• Deadlift drops OKUnverified

  Ask the gym before you go.

• Lifting platformsUnverified

  Ask the gym before you go.

• MonoliftUnverified

  Ask the gym before you go.

• 24/7 accessYes
  Evidence for 24/7 access

  “West Des Moines' 24/7 Powerlifting, Bodybuilding & Strength Training Gym”

  Source: ursamajorbarbell.com (opens in a new tab) · verified Oct 16, 2026
• Calibrated platesYes
  Evidence for Calibrated plates

  “OmniFitness, and SSB & multi-grip bars from Titan Fitness. To put those bars into action we have 4389lbs of calibrated competition plates from Rogue & 740lbs of OmniFitness Nighthawk bumper”

  Source: ursamajorbarbell.com/equipment (opens in a new tab) · verified Oct 16, 2026

Amenities

Recovery

• SaunaUnverified
• Steam roomUnverified
• Cold plungeUnverified
• Hot tubUnverified
• Swimming poolUnverified
• Massage chairsUnverified
• PhysiotherapistUnverified

Facilities

• Towel serviceUnverified
• ShowersUnverified
• LockersUnverified
• ChildcareUnverified
• ParkingUnverified
• Nutrition barUnverified

Equipment as stated by the gym

• 6 brand new combo racks
• 2 power racks