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Chicago Barbell Compound, a strength-focused gym in Edison Park, is built around powerlifting and barbell training rather than the typical commercial gym layout. The locally owned gym describes itself as “a different kind of gym” where free weights, squat racks and heavy iron take priority over cardio machines and the usual circuit equipment.
Members get 24/7 key-fob access to the main training floor, plus a schedule of 60-minute coach-led group classes that mix barbell work, kettlebells, rowers and bodyweight movements. The gym also offers personal training, small group training, one-on-one boxing coaching and nutrition programs for members who want more individualized guidance.
Drop-ins are welcome for $20 a visit or $35 for a weekend pass, and membership pricing is available by request through the gym’s website or by phone. Chicago Barbell Compound has also hosted strength competitions for the local powerlifting and strongman community, including the Warpath Strength “Windy City’s Strongest” meet.
Chicago Barbell Compound is located at 6325 N Avondale Ave in Edison Park. Current hours, membership pricing and class schedules are posted at chicagobarbellcompound.com, or by calling (708) 729-6800.
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Website: https://chicagobarbellcompound.com/
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