Primal Barbell

Primal Barbell

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Private Training using challenging exercises that have the power to transform.

06/02/2026
06/01/2026

one thing i've learned from barbell training

when the weight's bearing down on you
when you're not sure you can do another rep
when it gets heavy
when you're not sure you'll get back up

squeeze your chest up tall
and go for it

05/28/2026

The most effective way to end joint pain is to adapt your diet and lifestyle. DM "triggers" if you're ready to feel 10-20 years younger again.

05/27/2026

I used to HATE deadlifts

until I learned a repeatable setup that felt good and built up my back and legs. Then I was able to set aside my fear, and get empowered. I want you to be empowered as well.

Peace,
Jacob

05/27/2026

This is what I would tell you if you came off a weekend of "loose" eating with excess joint pain, and you were open to making a connection to your food.

There is a way where you can stay on track without 3 or more lbs of weight gain, fatigue and joint pain.

Instead of cheat meals, I recommend specific parameters and then enjoying the freedom within those parameters.

DM me "Swaps" and let me know which foods you struggle with and let's come up with better swaps for you.

05/25/2026

3 things I had to un-learn to help others get as strong as possible:

1. Looking up on the squat
2. Pointing toes straight forward. Turning your toes out and spreading your knees apart gives your pelvis room to descend while you keep your lower back straight.
3. Avoiding the deadlift!

For help obtaining the confidence to train with a barbell, hit the link in my bio to book a consultation (local) or discovery call (remote).

05/21/2026

if at first you didn't succeed
try it again
then try it one more again

after that, the fastest way to progress is to regress and then continue to climb

05/21/2026

-Intro-

My name is Jacob

I’m the owner of primal barbell

And I covered a song by Outkast

It’s called 13th floor

I tend to change up the lyrics

So I can speak about what I know

And what I know is this:

-Chorus-

Something's gotta change

Words of comfort and faithfulness bring you hope in the pain

Been bearing this burden for too ma ny of your days

Would you cast every care on the One who hears your cries

He’ll take all the weight away

-Verse-

I bet you never heard of a king who had no place to lay his head

see the Foxes all have their dens and the birdies all have their nests

Following him comes at a cost

Are we ready to pay that price?

Are we ready to follow his word?

Are we ready to give our life?

Not just on Sunday morning pews, unless we set aside our pride

Time to set our plans down so we can let him be our guide

Not just “Lord ” with our lips while we cling to that of old

Lord forgive me for my sins won’t you lead me back home?

-Chorus-

Something's gotta change

Words of comfort and faithfulness bring you hope in the pain

Been bearing this burden for too ma ny of your days

Would you cast every care on the One who hears your cries

He’ll take all the weight away

05/20/2026

overcoming plateaus is crucial to having success in your strength/health journey

tap "book now" and let's find out how you can blast through sticky points and see continual progress on your fitness journey

05/19/2026

tuesday workout
matthew 18:20
gassed after the sandbag

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4750 West Peterson Avenue
Chicago, IL
60646

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Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 7pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm