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Two Ways To Start Training
Most people start with the Intro Barbell Clinic. If you already know you want more time, more reps, and a more gradual transition into regular training, we also offer a 5-hour private onboarding package.
Most People Start Here
Intro Barbell Clinic
$290
This is our bread and butter: a 2-hour private session where you learn the squat, press, deadlift, and bench press, time permitting, and get a feel for how training works at Chicago Strength & Conditioning.
- ✓Learn the main barbell lifts from a coach
- ✓Find your starting weights
- ✓Learn how warm-ups, logging, and training progression work
- ✓See how we coach before committing to ongoing training
Great Fit For
- New lifters who want to start under the eye of an expert coach
- Experienced lifters who want a form check
- Visitors or people who cannot make it in multiple times a week
- Anyone who wants the clearest, simplest place to begin
More Individual Attention
5-Hour Private Onboarding
$500
This option is for people who already know they want more repetition, more coaching time, and a more gradual transition into regular training.
- ✓Five 1-hour private sessions
- ✓Progressive introduction to the lifts over roughly two weeks
- ✓More reps and more reinforcement before joining Barbell Club
- ✓A smoother, slower on-ramp into regular training
Typical Progression
- Day 1: Learn squat and press
- Day 2: Do squat, learn bench press and deadlift
- Day 3: Do squat, press, and deadlift
- Day 4: Do squat, bench press, and deadlift
- Day 5: Do squat, press, and deadlift
Still Unsure?
Not a problem. If you are not sure which option makes the most sense for you, book a free phone consultation and we can talk through your goals and the best next step.
For most people, the Intro Barbell Clinic is the right place to start. The consultation is there for anyone who wants to talk it through first.
Need Help Deciding?
Book a free phone consultation and we will figure out whether the Intro Barbell Clinic, 5-hour onboarding, or another path makes the most sense for you.
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