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Programs

Coached barbell programs in Chicago, from your first squat to competition prep.

Programs

Every program we run

Six coached options, all capped so you get individual attention on a shared plan.

Start here

Barbell Foundations

Beginner · 60 min · cap 8

Learn the squat, press, and deadlift with a coach checking every rep across 6 sessions before you join a class.

Most popular

Strength & Conditioning

All levels · 60 min · cap 12

Barbell strength work paired with short conditioning finishers, programmed and written down every week.

Technique

Olympic Lifting

Intermediate · 60 min · cap 10

Olympic lift technique, snatch through jerk, with slow-motion video review every Friday so you see what your coach sees.

Small groups

Small-Group Strength

All levels · 60 min · cap 6

Six lifters, one coach, individual loads off a shared plan for people who want closer coaching.

Competition

Barbell Club

Advanced · 75 min · cap 10

Powerlifting cycles with meet prep, attempt selection, and a coach in your corner on the platform.

Your own plan

Open Gym

All levels · 90 min · self-paced

Run your own program with a coach on the floor for form checks and spot work whenever you need it.

How training works

Every new member starts with a free intro session: 60 minutes with a coach who walks you through the barbell lifts and helps pick a starting program. No commitment, and no charge.

  • Free intro session before you sign up
  • Barbell Foundations for anyone new to lifting (6 sessions)
  • Classes capped at 12, coached start to finish
  • A written program tracked in an app, adjusted every 4 weeks
  • Month-to-month membership, pause anytime with a week's notice

Most members train 3 to 4 times a week across the 40+ classes on the weekly schedule. Bring flat-soled shoes and water. Chalk and all the equipment are here.

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