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Strength & conditioning · Chicago

Stronger isn't a vibe. It's a Tuesday.

Forge is a coached strength gym for people who want to lift heavy, move well, and actually show up — barbells, real coaching, no mirrors-and-selfies energy.

Programs

Pick your fight.

Every class is coached. No 'figure it out' — we tell you what to do and how to do it.

Barbell Strength

Squat, press, deadlift. Progressive programming, coached every rep.

Conditioning

45 minutes that'll leave you on the floor — in the best way.

Olympic lifting

Snatch and clean & jerk, taught from the ground up.

Open gym

Your program, our platforms, a coach on the floor.

Membership

No contracts. No initiation fee. No nonsense.

Cancel anytime. First week's free — see if you like the room.

2x / week

$129/mo

For building a habit.

  • 8 classes a month
  • All program tracks
  • Coached every session
  • Member app
Popular

Unlimited

$179/mo

For people who are all in.

  • Unlimited classes
  • Open gym access
  • Free InBody scans
  • Bring-a-friend passes

Personal training

$95/session

One-on-one, fully programmed.

  • 1:1 with a coach
  • Custom programming
  • Form & mobility focus
  • Flexible scheduling
How to start

From the couch to the platform in three steps.

  1. 01

    Claim your free week

    Sign up online — no card, no commitment.

  2. 02

    Book your intro

    A coach walks you through the movements and your goals.

  3. 03

    Show up

    Pick your classes, we handle the programming, you get strong.

Members

Results, not before-and-afters.

Deadlifted 1.5x bodyweight for the first time at 41. The coaching is the whole difference.
MTMarcus T.
First gym I've stuck with past February. The community drags you in.
HLHannah L.
No mirrors, no posing — just people getting strong and cheering each other on.
DRDiego R.

Your first week is on us.

No contract, no card. Come lift, and decide after.

Free intro session · Cancel anytime