Bull Strength Barbell was founded by Amarillo's most decorated Olympic weightlifter with a passion for helping others succeed in the sport. Our athletes receive top-notch coaching, nutrition guidance, and support to become the best weightlifters in Amarillo, Texas. We take pride in our commitment to excellence and strive to create a community of dedicated and driven individuals.

Maddy Osteen 

Maddy has made such an impact on the gym when it comes to her good attitude, amazing work ethic and her dedication to this sport. It has earned her a 2024 State Championship Title, 2024 Texas WSO Champion. She is also a college student attending Amarillo College. She juggles weightlifting and school and is doing an incredible job! 

Ximena Machado

Meet Ximena she is one of our newer lifters but she doesn't let that get in the way of her learning everything that she can. She is such an incredible athlete, hard worker and not to mention she is a mom of 3 beautiful kids! We admire her hard work in and out of the gym! 

Alexxandra Ballard 

Alexx has quite the weightlifting career at the age of 12, she started weightlifting when she was 7 years old she has been pushing herself to be the best in the country in her age and weight class. She is National Champion, 3x State Champion, U13 American Open Series Champion and U13 Texas WSO Champion. We love seeing Alexx work hard for the goals she sets out, watch out for her in the future! 

Bailee Crawford 

If you ever see Bailee in the gym the first thing you'll notice is her smile, she comes to practice with the best attitude and an amazing personality. She gets on the bar with passion and drive, Bailee will never stop smiling even when practice is over. We love seeing Bailee's hard work and her confidence, and her amazing attitude. 

Sophie Garces 

Sophie is such a hard working student athlete, she juggles her first year of high school while doing Powerlifting and Olympic Weightlifting. We admire how much of a hardworking woman she is. She has earned herself quit the accomplishments and medals on her wall. Sophie has only been lifting for only 2 years but she has had the most improvement on the goals she set out. 

Amariah Hernandez 

Even though Amariah is a new member in our gym she has the drive to be the best. She has earned herself a couple of medals while doing high school and Wrestling. She juggles all of these things including choir home life and supporting her family. She is such an amazing young lady to have in the gym and she has such an amazing personality. 

Jesse Castillo 

Jesse has quit a remarkable career so far, he has only been lifting for 9 months and he already landed a Youth Team USA spot! In June 2024 he made his was to Equador for the U15 Pan American Championships and finished 4th in his third meet ever! Jesse has a great attitude and the ability to make lifts under pressure.