MEET THE TEAM

  • Toney Lum

    FOUNDER & OWNER

    The man, the myth, the legend. Toney is the founder and owner of Bay Area Barbell who can help you with questions on any and everything about gym membership, equipment or powerlifting meets. Toney has been powerlifting for over 5 years and USAPL State Ref that can help with comp standard lifts and commands.

  • Dana Paltao

    GYM DIRECTOR

    Dana is your go to girl when it comes to anything about the gym, memberships, equipment or powerlifting meets. She has been powerlifting for over 3 years, a USAPL State Ref, and Bay Area Barbell’s meet director that can help you with tips for your lifts and commands.

  • Felicio marta

    GYM MANAGER

    Felicio is in charge of the gym facility when Dana and Toney are not around. Find him for any questions about gym equipment, the facility or if you need a spot. Felicio is also a competitive powerlifter and will be competing at USAPL Nationals this month.

  • Malachi Beltran

    GYM SUPERVISOR

    Malachi (mah-luh-kai) is your go to for help with gym equipment or if you need a spot. He is also a competitive powerlifter and competed at Powerlifting America Nationals earlier this year. Malachi is also our in-house barber with a studio upstairs.

  • HERMAN WU

    PERSONAL TRAINER

    Herman is our onsite personal trainer who can help you break down your form and is accepting new clients. Herman is also a competitive powerlifter, a licensed Personal Trainer and a certified Nutrition Coach