Saved with your training. New plans can use the listed equipment categories; confirm availability with the gym.
Membership varies
Pricing not confirmed
About this location
Above The Bar is an independent gym at 2000 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL. It's one of 942 gyms and studios GymGuide lists in Chicago. We don't have confirmed hours for this location — check with the gym before your first visit. Equipment on file covers free weights (unverified). The gym hasn't claimed this listing yet, so its details come from public business data.
From abovethebarlife.com
Above The Bar is a personal & small group training gym located in Bucktown. We are a trans-founded business & seek to uphold a safe space for all LGBTQ+ individuals. Discover a fitness journey that’s tailored to YOU.
On their website
What abovethebarlife.com says — read from the business's own pages, not confirmed by GymGuide. Prices change; check with them.
Who this gym is for
People who want a friendly, community-focused gym for general fitness — strength work, functional sessions, and steady cardio — and who are comfortable checking the specific equipment and services at the location before joining.
What to expect
Expect a mixed-age, community vibe with a varied but not standardized equipment mix: typically free weights, some machines, and cardio kit, though exact brands/quantities and class offerings differ by location — ask about what you need before signing up.
Less ideal for
Not the best choice if you require guaranteed specialized, high-end equipment, consistent class schedules across branches, or elite competition-level gear.
A training-suitability read from the gym's type and listed features — not a review.
Equipment intelligence
Free Weights
Dumbbells, barbells, benches and racks.
Verification: Unverified. Listed from public business data; nothing confirmed yet. How we verify →
What you can train here
~90 exercises across this gym's gearEach links to a full how-to with form, muscles worked and progressions.
Your first week here
Build a full plan →A balanced starter split using only the equipment this location has.
Day 1
Full-body strength
- Barbell Back Squat· Squat
- Dumbbell Bench Press· Horizontal Push
- One-Arm Dumbbell Row· Horizontal Pull
- Farmer's Carry· Core
Day 2
Posterior chain + push/pull
- Barbell Deadlift· Hinge
- Dumbbell Shoulder Press· Vertical Push
- Pull-Up· Vertical Pull
- Sled Push· Cardio
General guidance, not a prescription — scale sets, reps and load to your level.
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What are the hours at Above The Bar?
Hours vary by location and we haven't confirmed them for this one yet — check with Above The Bar before your first visit.
How much does Above The Bar cost?
Membership pricing isn't confirmed for this location yet. Request pricing through GymGuide and the club can respond with current rates.
What equipment does Above The Bar have?
You can expect Free Weights.
Where is Above The Bar located?
Above The Bar is at 2000 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL.
Is Above The Bar a good fit for my training?
People who want a friendly, community-focused gym for general fitness — strength work, functional sessions, and steady cardio — and who are comfortable checking the specific equipment and services at the location before joining.