Description
BDE Barbell Club is Brisbane's sapphic and FLINTA strength training community.
We're all about the BDE: Big Dyke Energy.
Taking up space, celebrating strong bodies, lifting heavy shit, masc/andro-coded strength aesthetics, a safe space and real community belonging. We're so not about shrinking, snatching waists or building BBLs for the gram. Every session comes together as a bunch of people lifting each other up through partner workouts, collective hype, a next level pump and carbs and coffee hangs after.
Social Sessions usually run every 2 to 3 Saturday mornings at Flava Fit, Murarrie, with a social bevvo after at Sonny's Cafe.
TEAM
Sarah: Director, Programmer and Coach. Exercise physiologist and operator of Rehab RXD.
KC: Co-Director & Community Engagement
Bruna: Co-founder and AIS coach.
Joey: Coach
WHAT TO EXPECT
💪🏼 Masc/Andro-leaning body recomposition + a bit of sapphic-specific endurance
🏋️♀️ Functional Bodybuilding
🔥 Foundational (beginner) & Rx (advanced) options programmed
⏰ 1hr session → expect AMRAPs, EMOMs or partner workouts + a Challenge
👭 Fully Coached session by an Ex Phys and Gymnastics Coach
🌈 Equal parts queer social event and lifting session → lax, respectful, and here to celebrate sapphics lifting heavy shit
☕️ Boozie Breakfast after
BOOKING
$15 per head
We're a not-for-profit project, all proceeds go back towards the club.
LOCK IN
📍 Flava Fit Murarrie: 210 Queensport Rd N
💪🏼 Rx + Foundational options provided
♿️ Accessible
#️⃣ Limited to 30 spots per session
✅ FLINTA* Friendly
RULES
❗ Leave your ego at the door. Respect and teamwork. Everyone under the sapphic umbrella is welcome. Zero tolerance for homophobia, racism, sexism.
❗ 18+ only - Course Language Warning
❗ We sometimes take photos for socials - tell a coach if you'd rather not be in shot, no questions asked
INJURED OR GREEN & NEVER TOUCHED A WEIGHT IN YOUR LIFE?
Book a 1:1 EP session with Sarah if you have injuries or need a coaching intensive before attending.
30% off for BDE Members:
30-minutes: $65
60-minutes: $90
→ includes session run-through & movement analysis/ injury management plan
UPDATES AND NEWS
Follow us on Instagram: @bdebarbellclub
Join our facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14ssm7UdG2Z/
Crew
Sarah
Clinical Exercise Physiologist, High Performance Coach, Comp Director, Adaptive Specialist. Owner of Rehab RXD. Programming, Socials, Coaching.
Bruna
AIS High Performance Coach, Adaptive Specialist. Owner of Rehab RXD Crew. Coaching, socials.
Kasey
Co-Director & Community Engagement
Joey
Coach and Gymnast Baddie
Gay Agenda
- 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Social Lifting Session
- 10:45 am - 12:00 pm
Coffee @ Sonnys
FAQs
- Can I bring my Kids?
Yes, 100% they're welcome. However, they will need to be supervised at all times and kept off the gym floor during sessions where possible.
At Flava, we have an enclosed kids corner. But don't forget - your child, your responsibility 🫶
- If I am AFAB/ AMAB/ Trans/ Non-Binary can I still train with BDE?
Anyone can train with BDE, provided they identify with or are adjacent to the "Sapphic" umbrella.
We would love to know your pronouns; please don't hesitate to educate us.
- I have injuries/ health issues that may prevent me from training?
Sessions are run by an accredited exercise physiologist. We can provide mods on the day - but you are engaging at your own risk as BDE is a social club session.
If you are concerned, please book with Sarah for an Exercise Physiology session, and she can show you how to manage and modify your impairments. - Are you holding BDE on any other day than Saturday?
Potentially - if there's a call for it, we may be able to do the occasional Sunday.
- Will you be holding any session North-Side?
Absolutely, as of 2027 - watch this space.
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