The Bar The Show Podcast. Is a podcast that will take deep dives into training, life, mental toughness and spirituality. We can not thank you enough for watching this episode. If you have any questions please feel free to email us or message us on Instagram. As always Big hugs and Love ya!
Email: thebarchicago@gmail.com
Instagram: thebarthegym?hl=en
Ebooks: www.thebarthegym.com/store.html
Coach Kalvin:
Kalvin Argueta is locally farmed and raised in Elgin, Illinois. In his youth he pursued athletic endeavors in soccer and wrestling. After becoming a NJCAA national qualifier in wrestling, he hung up his wrestling shoes in place of a coach's whistle. Following his dream to impact the next generations, Kalvin coached wrestling at Barrington High School while becoming a certified personal trainer. With almost a decade of experience, he is a highly capable trainer and coach available to assist you in achieving your goals and any endeavor. Whether it be powerlifting, speed, or athletic training Kalvin is a team mate and mentor that will always be in your corner. As a member of the team at The Bar, Kalvin hopes to grow alongside the community here. Still competing in wrestling tournaments, he is in it to win it. Additionally, The Bar has hopes of establishing a youth wrestling team so that the GURU can pass his knowledge on.
Holstrength workout clothes: www.holstrength.com
Discount Code: Kalvin10
Coach Kirk:
Kirk studied at Illinois State University. He holds a baccalaureate degree in Molecular Cellular Biology. He’s been published in the journal of Brain Sciences. Upon completion of his service, Kirk went on to intern at Westside Barbell under the mentorship of American powerlifter and coach, Louie Simmons. Kirk has over 10 years of coaching experience working with military/SWAT personnel, collegiate and professional athletes as well as helping people move and feel better. With a passion for competitive powerlifting, he looks forward to helping you succeed inside and outside of the gym.
Kirk is also a Marine Corp veteran. He served in two combat tours to Afghanistan. While in the Marines, he was assigned to ensure his team was physically, mentally, and spiritually fit and ready for combat.
Bear Foot Shoes: bearfoot.store/discount/kirk10 Use Kirk10
Why wear Bear Foot Shoes bearfoot.store/blogs/education
Coach Matt:
Matt has been a long time member of the Bar Gym. He signed up back in the early days at our original gym location. ​He is a local hometown man that graduated from Dundee Crown High School in 2017. After receiving multiple offers to play college baseball, Matt decided to sign on to play college baseball at Illinois Valley until he had to come home to take care of an injury. The love for baseball runs deep in his blood as he coached baseball from 2012-2019 and was an assistant baseball coach for 2015 12u Algonquin Storm Red that took 2nd place at Cooperstown. ​In 2018, he started powerlifting in 2018. Since then, Matt has competed in six competitions. Matt currently holds the Squat, Bench, Deadlift and Total State Records for USPA Classic Raw JR Division. Matt has big dreams of growing our powerlifting team as well as bringing more high-school athletes. Matt wants to share the knowledge he wishes he knew when he was in high school. When Matt isn’t in the gym, he is eating at a local bbq spot with friends or playing/watching sports.
Purus Labs Supplements: puruslabs.com
Discount Code: Matt10