Barbell Strength
Coached barbell training built on the squat, press, and deadlift, with progressive overload. The foundation everything else is built on.
EST. 2014 · DENVER, COLORADO
Get Underthe Bar.
A serious barbell gym in the heart of Denver's RiNo district. Real coaching, real community, no fluff. Just you, the bar, and the work.
700+
Members
35+
Weekly Classes
14K
Sq Ft Facility
5AM Til Late
RiNo · Denver
Est. 2014
RiNo, Denver
Our Story
More Iron. Less Noise.
Ironhold Strength Co. opened in 2014 in Denver's RiNo district with one idea: give lifters a real place to get strong, without the mirrors, the loud gimmicks, or the monthly upsell.
We are one gym, not a chain. That means our coaches know your name, your lifts, and your goals. Over 700 members train here, from first-time beginners to competitive powerlifters and Olympic lifters.
14,000 Sq Ft
Platforms, racks, and open floor built for barbell training
Coach-Led
Certified strength coaches on the floor, not just at the desk
One Home Gym
A single Denver location, no crowds, no waiting for a rack
Real Community
Members who spot each other, chase PRs, and show up
Programs
Train Every Discipline
Powerlifting
Focused squat, bench, and deadlift work with attempt selection, meet prep, and technique coaching to move your total.
Olympic Lifting
The snatch and clean and jerk from the ground up, with positional drills and USAW-certified coaching.
Strongman
Yokes, log press, farmers carries, and stones. Odd-object strength that carries over into everything you do.
Conditioning
Hard, honest metabolic work: sled pushes, intervals, and engine building that leaves nothing on the floor.
Mobility & Recovery
Guided mobility, soft-tissue work, and structured recovery to keep you training heavy and staying healthy.
Weekly Schedule
Plan Your Week
| Time | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:00 AM | Strength Ray D. | · | Conditioning Deshawn P. | · | Strength Ray D. | Powerlifting Ray D. | · |
| 8:00 AM | Oly Lifting Nina O. | Mobility Hannah B. | · | Oly Lifting Nina O. | Strongman Deshawn P. | Conditioning Deshawn P. | Mobility Hannah B. |
| 10:00 AM | · | Strength Ray D. | Mobility Hannah B. | Conditioning Deshawn P. | · | Strength Ray D. | Mobility Hannah B. |
| 12:00 PM | Conditioning Deshawn P. | · | Strongman Deshawn P. | Conditioning Deshawn P. | Oly Lifting Nina O. | · | · |
| 5:30 PM | Powerlifting Ray D. | Conditioning Deshawn P. | Strength Ray D. | · | Powerlifting Ray D. | · | · |
| 7:00 PM | Strongman Deshawn P. | Mobility Hannah B. | · | Strongman Deshawn P. | Oly Lifting Nina O. | · | · |
Membership
One Gym, Three Ways In
Foundation
$69/mo
Open-gym membership
- ✓Full strength floor access
- ✓All group classes
- ✓Locker rooms & showers
- –1:1 personal training
- –Personalized programming
Most Popular
Performance
$109/mo
Coaching plus classes
- ✓Everything in Foundation
- ✓Personalized programming
- ✓2 PT sessions / month
- ✓Recovery room access
- –Meet & competition prep
Unlimited
$159/mo
Full access, unlimited coaching
- ✓Everything in Performance
- ✓Unlimited 1:1 coaching
- ✓Priority class booking
- ✓Dedicated strength coach
- ✓Body comp & lift analysis
The Team
The Coaches on the Floor
A small bench of certified strength coaches, on the floor every session, who actually coach your lifts.
NSCA-CSCSRay Delgado
Head Strength Coach
12 yrs · Powerlifting and barbell programming. Opened Ironhold in 2014.
USAW-L2Nina Okafor
Olympic Lifting Coach
9 yrs · National-level weightlifter coaching the snatch and clean and jerk.
FRCmsHannah Brecht
Mobility Coach
8 yrs · Movement and recovery specialist keeping lifters healthy under load.
NASM-CPTDeshawn Pope
Conditioning Coach
7 yrs · Strongman and conditioning, builds the engine for your heavy days.
Inside Ironhold
Step Onto the Floor
Platforms, racks, and open floor built for serious barbell work, nothing you do not need.
The Strength Floor
Lifting Platforms
Coaching700+
Members Strong
Recovery RoomMember Stories
Real Members, Real Numbers
★★★★★
I walked in barely able to squat the bar. Two years later I pulled 400. The coaching here is patient, sharp, and it works.
★★★★★
No mirrors-and-selfies nonsense, just chalk, barbells, and people who want you to get strong. It feels like a team.
★★★★★
The Olympic lifting coaching took my clean and jerk from a mess to a real lift. Best gym in RiNo, full stop.
Get In Touch
Come Lift With Us
Got a question, or ready to get under the bar? Reach out and we'll set you up with a tour and a free first session.
Address
2210 Blake St, Denver, CO 80205
Phone
(303) 555-0148
Email
hello@ironholdstrength.com
Hours · Mon–Fri
5:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Hours · Sat–Sun
6:00 AM to 9:00 PM