A weighted stand for use in storing several barbells in an upright and vertical orientation. The device provides a first plate and a second plate placed in opposition to one another, creating an open space therebetween. Both the first plate and the second plate have a plurality of apertures in which tubular members extend therethrough and are connected thereto. The tubular members provide a hollow interior and a first open end and a second open end. The user can insert the bar portion of a barbell within the first open end of the tubular members for storage in a vertical orientation therein. A weight member is positioned within the open area between the first plate and the second plate for anchoring and stabilizing the device. Further, a mat portion is connected to the second side of the second plate in order to prevent said device from sliding on the floor.