The Biggest Powerlifting Gym in Alabama · USPA Venue · Open 24/7
A 4,000 sq ft empire of iron built in Irondale — where world champions and complete beginners train side by side. No crowds, no attitude. Just serious lifters and one mission: get stronger.
The empire
A no-frills, no-nonsense powerlifting facility — competition benches, platforms and enough steel to build an army. This is where Alabama comes to move serious weight.
Competition-style benches, platforms and racks for raw and equipped lifters.
Train when you want — the empire never sleeps.
A focused floor built for work, not waiting.
The leadership
Founder and coach of Iron Empire Barbell Club. Chris built this club from a storage unit to a 4,000 sq ft powerlifting empire during 2020 — coaching world champs and first-timers with the same standard: show up, do the work.
"We started in a storage unit. Now we're the biggest powerlifting gym in Alabama."
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The training
Squat, bench, deadlift coaching for raw and equipped athletes.
1-on-1 sessions tailored to your goals and your timeline.
Base strength programs for anyone who wants to feel strong.
Find us
290 Ruffner Rd, Irondale, AL 35210
Open 24 hours · 7 days a week
Walk-ins welcome · the empire awaits