Initial Assessment
We discuss your training history, current lifts, equipment, schedule, and goals to build your starting program.
Remote Coaching
Online
Barbell Coaching
Starting Strength-based coaching for lifters who want expert programming and feedback but can't train with us in person in Chicago.
Best Fit For
- Remote clients who want structured barbell programming
- Lifters with some experience who need coaching and accountability
- Former in-person clients who want to continue training with us after moving away
What Is Included
Individualized Programming
You follow a program built around your current lifts, schedule, equipment, and goals rather than a generic template.
Video Review and Feedback
Send in training footage and get technical feedback so your squat, press, bench press, and deadlift keep moving in the right direction.
Ongoing Adjustments
Programming changes as your training does. We adjust for missed sessions, fatigue, progress stalls, and schedule changes.
Communication and Accountability
You're not buying a spreadsheet. You're getting coaching, oversight, and a clear process for staying on track.
Coaching Platform
All programming, lift tracking, video feedback, and messaging happens through CoachSync, a coaching platform I built specifically for strength and powerlifting coaches.
Not The Best Fit If
- You're a complete beginner who needs hands-on instruction from zero.
- You don't have regular access to basic barbell equipment.
- You want fully in-person coaching and should start with the Intro Barbell Clinic instead.
Not Sure Which Option Fits?
If you're local to Chicago, most people should still start with the Intro Barbell Clinic. Online coaching is primarily for remote clients and lifters who can't train with us in person.
How It Works
Online coaching is asynchronous. You train on your schedule, submit videos when you can, and get feedback and programming updates through CoachSync.
You Train
Follow your program at your own gym on your own schedule. Log your sets and record video of your working sets.
Get Feedback
You get detailed technical feedback on your squat, press, bench press, and deadlift so your form improves session to session.
Programming Evolves
Your program is adjusted based on your progress, recovery, missed sessions, and changing goals. No static templates.
Common Questions
How is this different from just following a program?
A program tells you what to do. Coaching tells you whether you're doing it right and what to change. You get video feedback on your form, adjustments when you stall or miss sessions, and someone paying attention to your training over time. That's the difference between a spreadsheet and a coach.
What equipment do I need?
At minimum, a barbell, plates, a squat rack, and a bench. A standard commercial gym with a power rack and barbell area works fine. If you're training in a home gym, we can work with whatever setup you have.
How often do I submit videos?
That depends on where you are in your training. Early on, most sessions. As your technique solidifies, less frequently or only when something feels off. There's no rigid requirement, but more video means better feedback.
Can I switch to in-person training later?
Absolutely. If you're in the Chicago area or plan to visit, you can transition to Barbell Club or personal training at any time. Some members split between online and occasional in-person sessions.
What does online coaching cost?
Pricing depends on your needs and training frequency. Contact us to discuss your situation and we'll find the right setup.
Coming Soon
Online Barbell Club
A lower-cost tier for lifters who want coached barbell programming without the 1:1 price. Opening soon. Founding-member pricing for waitlist members.
Join The WaitlistReady To Start?
If you have barbell access and want expert coaching without being in Chicago, get in touch. We'll talk through your background, goals, and what setup makes the most sense.