The Bar Gym And Strength Training

Nothing scarier than a novice lifter being thrown into a high school weight room with his peers to "work out". That was my biggest concern as my son starts his transition into high school sports.My soon-to-be Freshman son has been training with Coach Matt for 5 months now and the results are nothing short of amazing. Matt doesn't train him with a cookie-cutter program, but rather one that is specifically tailored to help my son meet his performance and strength goals. More importantly, Matt's focus on form, function, and safety has left a lasting impression on my son and is something that I am positive he will carry into high school in the fall. I really couldn't recommend Matt enough if you want your young athlete to learn how to strength train and condition properly (and have fun, too).

Great experience going to the gym and meeting the community. Mike V, my coach, introduced me to a new powerlifting program and gym which has heightened my ability and effort in powerlifting. The program is built to help you in every facet and he is there to help you along the way. He a vast knowledge on lifting as well as injuries (in my case). The programming has helped me start to create strengths out of many things that were weaknesses. Highly recommend his coaching if you are looking to compete at a high level with daily help and constructive criticism along your journey.

I’ve been at The Bar The Gym since 2019, and I’m so glad I made the decision to transition from commercial gym. The is not your regular gym, this is a community. It’s the people that make me stay! The members and the trainers are welcoming. All experience levels are welcome.The trainers (Chris, Matt, Kalvin, Emily, Shaina, and Mike) are passionate about what they do, friendly, personable, and committed to helping others.I’ve been working with Chris for about two years, and he has helped me grow in strength. Before Chris, I was a regular gym goer. By working with Chris, I became a competitive powerlifter, and became a state record holder! Chris takes the time with work with me one on one and also is available if I need to message him with any questions. I continue to learn with him as he is a wealth of knowledge and is a great teacher! He is able to pinpoint your weaknesses and turn them into strengths.All the trainers are willing to work one on one with you and will prioritize safety and preventing injury.Not only is this a gym, but they also have a licensed massage therapist with her own studio! Jessie is a LMT with a certification in body tempering. She has incredible skills is able to give relief to those knot and tension areas. She does full body work, body tempering, cupping, all helpful tools in rest and recovery.

I’ve been training with Mike for over a year now. He’s been a great powerlifting coach and gives helpful feedback. He’s helped me make massive gains on all my lifts. The Bar team continues to produce an amazing environment for all lifters. They treat you like family and the support from everyone is immaculate.

My son has been going to this gym for a few months and training with Coach Matt. He even gets up early before school and loves to go! Coach Matt has been amazing. My son speaks very highly of him. Coach Matt has made training fun, educational and also challenging. He has taught my son a lot already. As a parent I also appreciate Matt’s communication and flexibility. I have been very impressed with the gym and the connection Coach Matt has made with my son and the positive impact he is having on him.

Best gym in the suburbs! What sets this gym apart from other gyms are the coaches. The coaches are informative and professional but they’re also approachable and you can chat with them as if they’re your pal and not just ONLY your coach. Coach Lorraine made sure safety was priority while giving me a great workout. She is super knowledgeable, passionate, motivational, and quite the sense of humor! She listened to my fitness goals and is guiding me in the right direction! Give this gym a visit!

I’ve been going to The Bar Gym on and off (…thanks Covid) for about 2 years. What I love is that it is a super chill and relaxed space to reach my health goals. None of the frantic energy and busy-ness that you get in brand-name gyms. There’s a good mix of guys and girls here, all ages, shapes and sizes, and folks from all training levels—beginners to experienced competitors. I enjoy the Strong Woman class once a week and take personal training sessions with my fav trainer ever, Kalvin. I’ve always felt heard and safe under his watch. But all of the staff are super friendly ready to help anyone who walks through the door. #training #coaching #strongwoman 💪🏽

I’ve been going to the Bar for a little over a year and this place is amazing! One of the most welcoming gyms I’ve ever been to thanks to the amazing staff and the extremely friendly gym goers here. I found this place with a small google search and what drew me in was it being a veteran business. I’m a part of the military and I love to support local vets. When you come to this place this will be the last powerlifting gym you’ll ever go to. It has everything you need plus some. Not only does it have amazing equipment it has extremely knowledgeable staff. I’ve worked with the owner Chris before on some powerlifting coaching and programs. That guy knows his stuff! I’ve also had the privilege to try out some of the clinics that they offer here such as their strongman and weightlifting clinics with the other staff such as Kalvin, Jonathan, and Emily ! Everyone here loves what they do and are always willing to help. If you aren’t sure or want to get a feel for the place the clinics are open to non staff members too. The other best part about this place is if you become a member it’s 24/7 access so when you got the itch to lift at 2am this place gots you

The Bar is absolutely the greatest gym there is! I've been training with Kalvin since May. He is incredibly knowledgeable and encouraging during every session. Any question I may have, he always has the answer. All the coaches here are awesome. 10 out of 10 would recommend!

This is a high quality gym. Top notch personal training, large selection of specialized equipment, and a great staff. The energy is upbeat and fun and everyone is always willing to help. Coach Kalvin is a fantastic personal trainer. I've only trained with him two months and am seeing great results. He is always willing to answer questions and is so encouraging.