Barnesville High School

New Fitness Facility & Weight Room

• As part of the 2021–2022 building expansion, Barnesville High School opened a brand new weight room facility. This was built alongside new two‑station gymnasiums, a 650‑seat auditorium, and a commons/lunchroom area.
  
• The new weight room serves the high school with upgraded space for strength and conditioning, used daily by sports teams and physical education classes. 

Athletic Training Commitment

• The football program has placed strong emphasis on year-round strength training, with nearly 50 athletes (grades 7–12) lifting regularly—even during construction phases using a temporary shed near the football field for offseason workouts.

Facility Highlights and Features

• Commercial-grade strength zones
  
• Multiple squat/bench racks
  
• Free-weights and plate-loaded gear
  
• Strength training platforms and benches
  
• Functional training space to facilitate group workouts and athletic conditioning
  
• Integrated layout, coordinated with locker rooms and athletic flow, part of an upgraded campus footprint

Benefits & Impacts

• Athlete performance and safety: Enables more structured, efficient, and injury-preventive training across sports
  
• Year-round use: Supports teams during competitive and off seasons, including football, basketball, and newly added track program.
  
• Indoor and outdoor synergy: Weight room complements new lawns, field lighting, stadium turf and lighting upgrades supported via donations and booster support.