Strength Wise Barbell

Strength Wise Barbell Strength Coaching Powered by Empathy and Community We make strength training simple and effective—especially for athletes 40 and up. Just gains.

No confusing programs, no guessing what to do next. Our expert coaches design personalized workouts that fit your goals and your life, whether you're new to weightlifting or a seasoned powerlifter. Stop by a free barbell class or schedule a personal training consultation to learn how consistency and small wins are superior sheer effort.

09/05/2026

Golfer’s elbow, tennis elbow, tendinopathy - whatever you call it, this tweak can be a bummer.

The good news: there are some pretty simple solutions.

First, pick up a Torgue Bar from Apex Fitness (tag them).

I literally recommend this tool to all my lifters.

This 3-movement sequence can be used as a warm-up or rehab drill.

As the pain subsides make sure to challenge yourself! Treat this soft tissue issue like any other part of the body: strengthen it with progressive overload to minimize future flares.

I have plenty of other tips if that doesn’t work ranging from grip to load adjustments - shoot me a DM as I’m happy to help out!

08/30/2026

maybe the body keeps the score and ur winning

Join our team! We’ve got a great culture and huge growth ahead of us. &ccoach
08/29/2026

Join our team! We’ve got a great culture and huge growth ahead of us. &ccoach

Every movement pattern can be maximized based on your needs.Here, you can see a traditional overhead press in the backgr...
08/27/2026

Every movement pattern can be maximized based on your needs.

Here, you can see a traditional overhead press in the background. This is one of our cornerstone lifts for building upper-body strength.

With the right technique - grounding, core engagement, bracing, and breathing - I’ve seen this simple version improve neck and back pain and improve posture.

In the foreground with have an earthquake overhead press.

Added loaded bands targets the rotator cuffs. The instability requires more neuromuscular coordination while working the smaller stabilizer muscles.

This is an ideal movement for tears, strains or other injuries to the joint.

These are just two of tons of vertical presses that we use for our lifters. The key: expert coaches (and lifters themselves) who can immediately identify the best options based on goals, injury history, and preferences.

08/25/2026

lift well 🤙

08/12/2026

Two reasons why we would advise this: 1) you easily fall out of your routine if you take a week off 2) you’d benefit from learning how to flex your workouts - shorter, easier, more restorative. Either way, adjust your expectations and make sure you’re not distracting from the main point of getting away!

08/07/2026

It’s like when you want one normal picture for the family holiday card

07/23/2026

Admittedly a short list.

Join our new lifting program inspired by the LIFTMOR study! 🏋️Build bones, muscles and confidence.🏋️Learn proper, safe ...
07/17/2026

Join our new lifting program inspired by the LIFTMOR study!

🏋️Build bones, muscles and confidence.

🏋️Learn proper, safe barbell technique.

🏋️ Challenge yourself to lift heavy under the guidance of our head coach Chris Van Nostrand.

🏋️ Create community and connection with fellow new lifters.

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