Strong bodies.
Strong women.
Strong communities.

Raise The Bar Initiative Des Moines 
STRONG WOMEN BUILD STRONG COMMUNITIES.

Raise the Bar Initiative provides opportunities for girls and women to develop physical, mental, and emotional strength through weight training and community relationship building.

Grow Stronger,
not smaller.

We’re more than just weightlifting. Body strength through weight training isn’t the endgame. We don’t just build muscle. We build resilience. We build self-worth. 

Raise the Bar Initiative was developed by women for women because we need it. Not because we’re weak, but because we’ve forgotten how strong we are.

We are here to Raise the Bar.

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  • From The Barbell Club, Women’s Barbell Classic to Bench Press and Deadlift Seminars and Community Events, we raise the bar with our programs for girls as young as 8 and older. Learn More

  • You belong here! We are almost 100% volunteer-based and we are always looking to add to our team. Join today to see the impact you can make. Sign Up

  • 100% of your donations are helping women of all ages find the strength within themselves and their communities. Donate Today

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