Our story

Built by lifters, for lifters.

Ironforge started in a converted auto shop in Denver in 2017. What began as three coaches writing programs on legal pads is now a studio of eight, coaching athletes online and in-person across three time zones.

Head coach Mark Delaney

Head Coach

Mark Delaney

Fifteen years under the bar and a decade coaching. CSCS certified, USAW Level 2. Mark writes the strength templates every Ironforge plan is built on.

"Programs don't fail because they're not fancy. They fail because you stop showing up. Everything we build is designed to keep you in the game for another 30 years."

What we believe

01

Consistency beats intensity

The best program is the one you'll do on your worst week, not your best.

02

Strength is a life skill

You should be able to pick up your kids at 65. Training now is how you buy that.

03

No gimmicks

No shakes to sell, no seven-minute abs. Just barbells, nutrition and effort.