The Chop Shop Barbell Club is a powerlifting club at Unit 7C, 667 Whangaparaoa Road in Stanmore Bay, on the Whangaparāoa Peninsula. It is a specialist gym for competitive powerlifters, serious strength athletes and anyone who wants to get stronger, and it also runs wood chopping. The club is focused on serious lifting, and experienced lifters help members with programming. Membership costs $80 per month as at 2026, with a minimum term of three months. The gym is open every weeknight from 6pm, and on Saturday mornings from 11am to about 2.30pm. Enquiries can be made by Facebook message or by phone or text on 021 135 4166. Visitors can drop in after 6pm on a weekday.