Ironside Training is a community-based strength gym that caters to a wide range of fitness goals, including Powerlifting, Strongman, Weightlifting, and general fitness. The gym is inclusive of all abilities, experience levels, and backgrounds, providing a safe and welcoming environment for women and LGBTQ+ individuals. The facility is well-equipped with high-quality gear, including new squat racks, deadlifting areas, bumper plates, and a hip thrust machine. The gym offers open gym access and coaching services, with knowledgeable and friendly staff who are dedicated to helping members achieve their fitness goals. Customers have praised the gym's constant improvements to the open gym area, as well as the transparency and flexibility of the membership policies. One member, Gretchen, had a positive experience working with a powerlifting coach, who helped her overcome low back pain and improve her lifts. Overall, Ironside Training is described as an exceptional training facility that fosters a supportive community where people of all backgrounds can thrive. The trainers are highly competent and focus on helping members achieve their goals through hard work and strategic programming, rather than offering a "get fit quick" approach.
One of my favorite gyms in the area if you're looking for an inclusive and safe space to learn and get stronger. plus the owners are wonderful humans
July 2025
Ironside Training is the best Strength gym in Portland. Full stop. It has the equipment you need to get strong. It has the community you need to be accountable. It has the coaches you need to break past your limits. I have been lifting heavy for about 15 years now and I cannot recommend a gym more highly than I do Ironside.
July 2025
Awesome place, solid equipment for powerlifting or weightlifting, and the staff and trainers are all great! Been going here off and on throughout the years now, and they keep getting better.
