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May 2023 by Jamie Villegas
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.
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May 2023 by Paolo Sespene
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.
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April 2023 by Joseph Vitraelli
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.
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April 2023 by Lori DiDomenico
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).
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January 2023 by Cheryl De Guzman
Best gym for building your knowledge and technique for strength training in the Chicago suburbs. Coach Lorraine walked me through my first session! The staff is incredibly welcoming and the facility is clean and updated with some top-level weightlifting and powerlifting equipment. I highly recommend checking out this gym.
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January 2023 by Oscar Morgan
The Bar Gym had helped me tremendously in just 2 weeks while I was home for Xmas break! I am a collegiate football player @ North Central College and was having some form issues with my lifts. They completely changed my squat and deadlift for the better and I couldn’t be more happy! Thanks to Coach Matt I am finally able to confidently squat in public and around my teammates without looking goofy. Thank you guys for everything!
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January 2023 by Joshua Wizgird
This is hands down an incredible gym because of the high-quality equipment, the incredible staff, and the overall atmosphere of others who work out there too. Everyone there is very committed to their excellence and the excellence of others in the gym. This is incredibly unique and the only gym I've been to with this type of environment. The gym is also very welcoming to active duty on leave status.
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December 2022 by Britt Kotecki
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.
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October 2022 by James Thomason
I moved to IL a year ago and The Bar has been nothing but a blessing. Me and my girlfriend have made so many friends. Our PRs have exploded as well from the training and advice we have received. On top of a phenomenal facility, the gym has several national class trainers with years of experience. They also have their own impressive records and 1st place medals to back up their programs. I couldn't recommend this gym and it's staff more to someone who wants to grow in a supportive community.
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October 2022 by Rachelle Bayuga
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!
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October 2022 by Claudia Cisneros
Good gyms are hard to find, The Bar has surpassed by expectations with the professionalism and knowledge these Personal trainers have. My 15 yo son is a wrestler and has been coming here for 2 years he has Nothing but great success with his strength and conditioning with the help of his trainer Coach Kalvin. He definitely has gotten stronger and learns how to work out properly and effectively with the help of Coach Kalvin. Recently I have also joined the Women's Boot Camp they offer here 3 days s week with Coach Kalvin and I feel Great and Stronger already and it's only been 2 months. Looking forward to my progress here All credit to Coache Kalvin and Coach Matt for pushing me. Great Gym Family and Environment
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October 2022 by Kara Dziewior
I have had an amazing experience at The Bar Gym! I do their bootcamp program and their weight lifting classes and I never would have made the progress I have made in the gym without Kalvin and Matt. They are both spectacular trainers and not only do they make sure safety and form are always to a T but they both push you to limits you would not have made on your own. They really see the true potential in people and push them to their limits. Their support has helped me break past a lot of my self doubt and fear after seeing what my body can actually do when being coached by professional trainers! You can try any of their classes for free before you commit to anything and I highly recommend you do because they are the best!
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October 2022 by Celia Sanchez
I've been training with Em at The Bar for over six months now, and it is safe to say she is a remarkable coach and friend. From the moment I met her she was inviting, accepting, and teeming with athletic knowledge. She is a holistic coach who will care about you as a person while helping you reach your potential. I went from having zero lifting experience to fostering a newfound passion for weightlifting and Emily has supported me the whole way. My journey has only just begun!
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February 2022 by Kathleen Mattoon
JESSIE is absolutely amazing! Her Massage studio in the gym is relaxing and inviting. I often have issues with tightness in my back and hips. Jessie not only get my knots out, but takes me through stretches that help as well. She also offers cupping and graston. She is my go-to girl for keeping my body in check. I highly recommend Jessie for your massage needs. She is passionate about what she does!!!
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January 2022 by Emilio Lopez
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
