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If you told me 14 years ago when I first opened Iron Arena that I’d be buying this machine one day, I would’ve looked at you with a very confused look on my face.

Anyway… traps are back. Summer 2026.

Enjoy.
Iron Arena is genuinely one of the best gyms I’ve ever trained at. The equipment is top tier, the environment is motivating, and the community is incredibly supportive without being intimidating. Whether you’re into powerlifting, strength
@realbryanzhou 

Earlier this month, I competed at the
2026 Powerlifting America Open Nationals where I secured a 635 kg total (+7.5 kg PR) at 77.54 kg bodyweight (91.00 GL Points).

Squat:
1st Attempt- 200 kg
2nd Attempt- 215 kg
3rd Attempt- 225 kg
Favorite gym of all time, nothing else compares.

Iorn Arena is hands down my favorite gym I’ve ever trained at, and I honestly don’t know how I’d replace it if I ever had to. Having 24 hour access to top tier equipment with very fe
Iron Arena is exactly what a lifter wants in a gym. For powerlifting, the racks, barbells, and plates are all competition-specific, and you can tell everything was chosen with the lifter in mind. The machines and free weights are all top-tier brands,
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After a 4 year competition hiatus and 1 year off from the gym from knee issues, I placed 1st 🥇 in the open 75kg untested category. Big thanks to @azn.appa and @mgarozzo_smg for guiding me through the meet. Special thanks to the NJ fam for coming out
"Iron Arena is the best of both worlds: a top notch facility and expert trainer that also caters to lifters at all levels.

When my wife and I moved to New Jersey, she was really sad to be leaving her gym, where she had gotten started with stren
@gal_lifts Fifteen months ago, I told my coach and closest friends that I wanted to do something significant in the sport of Powerlifting. Last week, I did just that competing at the IDFPA Open & Masters World Championships on behalf of Team USA
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Iron Arena gift cards are back for the season—good for memberships, day passes or technique instruction to help get someone started on their training journey.
"Iron Arena is an amazing gym, and it's clear from the moment you walk in. The equipment is truly top-tier, everything is spotless, and the layout makes it easy to get your workout done efficiently because everything is exactly where it's suppos
@natekgee MEET RECAP

Overall I’m happy, but also sitting with a little disappointment.

⚖️ Weigh-in: 97.8kg
⚪️⚪️⚪️ 9/9
📈 Total +15.4 kg
Bench +12.7kg
Deadlift +2.7kg
Squat matched meet PR

Squats didn’t go as planned, and I’m defi
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@sseanlifts world champion 🌎🥇

not a great meet was extremely stressed the morning of, I didn’t sleep well, I was sick, I was late to weighins, this was the first meet where I didn’t have people in the crowd supporting and it was demoti
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@gibberishgabe Just like that, another chapter begins The past few months have tested me in ways I never thought of. Graduating from the police academy isn't just the start of a new career it's the continuation of a new commitment.
I couldn't have ma
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