Barbell Basics 6-Week Program

You’re invited to join The Yard’s next 6-week small-group Barbell Basics strength training program. Our talented instructors will guide you through a challenging session up to five times per week. Each class, you’ll participate in a full-body workout while perfecting your form through a variety of movements while learning proper equipment usage.

What’s Included?
- An intro session with a Yard trainer ($150 value)
- Up to 5 Barbell Basics classes a week ($530 value)
- Full access to either gym for classes, make up sessions, and extra credit
- Two BodySpec DEXA body scans credits ($120 value)
- A “Raising the Barbell” branded hoodie ($30 value)
- All small group classes are included in membership

Perfect for People who:
- Are new to strength training
- Took a break from strength training and looking to get back into it
- Want to perfect their form
- Want to lose fat and build muscle
- Want to get more comfortable in the weight room
- Looking to build healthy habits
Program Schedule
Next Cycle: May 5 – June 13
(Check out our special 12-week SF Marathon training program below!)
The Barbell Basics program is designed to give you up to five full body workouts per week. We’ll offer a variety of different movements each day featuring barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells, and bands – so class never gets repetitious, even if you attend two days in a row. Can’t make a class? No sweat! We will provide you with the workout and you can complete it in a pod on your own time.
2025 Upcoming Cycle:
- June 16 – July 25
- July 28 – September 5
- September 8 – October 17
- October 20 – December 5 (limited class availability Thanksgiving week, you’re welcome to book pods)
Can’t start at the beginning of the cycle? No worries! Class continues in between 6-week cycles, so you can join at any time!

Barbell Basics x PRC 12-Week Marathon Prep Program
The Yard’s 6-Week Barbell Basics Strength Training Program just got stronger!
In collaboration with Progression Run Club, we’re getting you ready for the SF Marathon (Sat, July 26th) by offering a 12-week hybrid training program.
Beginning May 5th, you’ll receive 12 weeks of programming including:
- Unlimited access to all of our small-group classes, including up to 5 Barbell Basics small-group classes per week and pod reservations ($795 value)
- Personal training consultation with one of the PRC Run Club personal trainers ($150 value)
- Six 30-minute biweekly accountability check-ins ($450 value)
- Three Run Club workshops ($87 value)
- Two DEXA scans with BodySpec ($120 value)
- “Raising the Barbell” branded Yard hoodie ($30 value)
- PRC Ciele running hat ($39)
Price: $999

Class Times
San Francisco (beginning Jan 6, 2025)
- Monday – Thursday, 6:30 – 7:30 AM, 6:00 – 7:00 PM, 7:00 – 8:00 PM
- Friday – 6:30 – 7:30 AM, 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Mill Valley
- Monday – Friday, 6:15 – 7:00 AM
Need even more motivation?
Attend at least 12 classes and get 20% off The Yard’s Unlimited Membership!