Christian Miller
Owner, and Strength & Conditioning Coach

Christian Miller ​​is a nationally qualified powerlifter and strongman, certified Strength and Conditioning Coach, and owner and founder of The Bar Gym and Strength Training LLC. Utilizing his experience and knowledge from competing and studying powerlifting and strongman, he is prepared for everyone from novice lifters to competitors.

Finally, Christian Miller is a veteran of the United States Air Force. Currently, he  is an avid Scholar. He possesses Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's degrees and is in school trying to complete his Juris Doctorate so that he can pass the bar and practice in the state of Illinois.
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Kalvin Argueta
Strength & Conditioning Coach and Sports Nutritionist

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. ​

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Emily Malinowski
Weightlifting Coach 

Emily is an experienced weightlifter and coach. With over a decade of experience, her wisdom matches the strength when it comes to the barbell. 

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Jonathan Herrera
Strength & Conditioning Coach ​

With his vibrant energy and ambition to do something greater, Jonathan quickly became the youngest member of our coaching staff. He is affectionately known as everyone's little brother.  In just under a year of training and two competitions under his belt, Jonathan became a 8th Strongest 93kg powerlifter in the teen division.  A beast in the gym, as well as, in the classroom, he has proved that anyone can fit high level training  into their lives. Although he's young, Jonathan's maturity far exceeds most people his age and older. . Jonathon is working towards being a first generation college student. His family's strong morals and work ethic are embedded is his daily habits. This kid is going places.