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Industrial Strength is Portland’s premier facility for strength training, kettlebells, Olympic-style weightlifting, Jiu Jitsu, cardiovascular conditioning, and fantastic community.

Industrial Strength’s programs result in you moving better, gaining flexibility, improving stamina, building lean muscle and, as our name suggests, getting stronger — both physically and mentally.

The team at Industrial Strength is committed to providing you an environment that is friendly and welcoming; a facility that is clean, organized, and outfitted with top-of-the-line equipment; and a coaching staff that sets the bar for expertise and experience.

Industrial Strength is conveniently located in NW Portland just blocks from 23^rd avenue, the Montgomery Park office building, and the I-405 / Hwy 30 exit. In addition to the great location, there is ample street parking available that is completely free.

We also offer kettlebell training small group classes and private coaching at our NEW SE Portland location within Evolution Healthcare. For information regarding this location only.

Ready to get started? We have three trial/introductory options available to choose from – just click on one below to start your enrollment. Once your purchase has gone through, we will email you to get your first visit scheduled. Please note that all options below are available to local residents only.

Learning proper technique on things like barbell or kettlebell lifts is much easier in a 1-on-1 setting than in a class. With that in mind, the Introductory Combo (three personal training sessions and two weeks of classes, $190) is our recommended option for those wanting to get the most out of the classes right away. Starting off with some individual instruction is the perfect way to set you up for success, and to make you feel more confident before jumping into classes. If you are interested specifically in kettlebells then we strongly encourage this option to help expedite the learning curve of those movements.

If you elect to go with the 2-week trial of classes without personal training, then it begins with an initial orientation session (scheduled by appointment) to show you around the gym and make sure you know what to expect in classes. This orientation also includes a quick assessment called a “movement screen” to determine if there are any areas of mobility we think you would benefit from working on – note that our kettlebell technique class has minimum requirements for mobility before participation.

The 2-week trial (either stand alone or with the Introductory Combo that includes three personal training sessions) includes access to the following classes:

Athletic Training
Strength & Conditioning
Kettlebell Technique (pending your score on the movement screen)
Grappling Fundamentals
Jiu Jitsu
Women’s Jiu Jitsu
No Gi Jiu Jitsu
Kickboxing

If you still have questions you’d like to ask before getting started with one of the three options above, please use this form and we will get back to you ASAP.

NOTE: If you are interested in either Olympic style Weightlifting (the competition lifts of the snatch and the clean&jerk please email us directly at info@industrialstrengthgym.com

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TESTIMONIALS

I’m in town on vacation and always like to train Brazilian jiujitsu (BJJ) in a new city when possible. I contacted Tony Gracia and he was very welcoming. I took the noon class (a beginner level), and I enjoyed it very much. He ran us through some great BJJ specific warmups and taught an excellent fundamentals class focusing on passing the half guard and transitioning into head and arm chokes. I was impressed with his detail oriented, fundamental focused and inviting teaching style. The gym itself was very clean and offered some great private instruction on fitness. Tony and I had some great matches. While he is a larger opponent I never felt that he relied on his size or strength. He is a very technical player. If you’re in the Portland area, I highly recommend as I believe he’s a solid instructor and a new or seasoned student can learn something.

JAMES C.

I’ve been working full time in the fitness industry, as a powerlifting event promoter and muscle magazine journalist, since 2001 and my travels and projects have taken me to gyms all over The USA and as far away as SE Europe. So I’ve seen the best of the best and the worst of the worst (think abandoned highway rest area with some weights laying around.) I’m happy to report that Industrial Strength Gym in Portland is on the far end of the “Good” side of the scale. Their equipment is competition grade (Ivanko, Texas Strength, Rogue, ect) and they have 4 power racks, 2 bench / squat combo racks and 3 Olympic Weightlifting / deadlifting platforms so there’s plenty of space for barbell based training. In addition, they’ve got a double wide astro turf track for sleds and conditioning drills and enough kettlebells to make a Russian strongman smile. And if you like a full arsenal of barbells, they have almost every model available; from trap bars to safety squat bars to Texas deadlifting bars. If that’s not enough to lure you in to check this facility out, I can confirm that it’s SPOTLESS (even the bathrooms are shining like a nice hotel lobby’s) and the trainers are collegiately educated (i.e. bachelor’s degree in exercise physiology) + they all compete in various gym sports (powerlifting, Oly lifting, kettlebell, grappling, ect.) and they’re an affiliate with Impact Jiu Jitsu, the largest submission grappling school in Oregon. And, when we come to train in the late afternoons, we can always find free parking within 2 blocks of their location which is a nice change to the normal downtown Portland parking situation. Industrial Strength Gym is my location of choice for all of my squat, deadlift and conditioning sessions.

SEAN K.

I’ve been working out here since November. Great small group strength training classes. The workouts are awesome. The staff and Tony, the owner have been amazing! I highly recommend this gym.

ERIC K.

Strength and Conditioning classes and Kettlebell classes are my fav – all trainers and members are sooo supportive and they make the classes super fun! IS trainers give challenging workouts while focusing on form & safety – doing it right first! They also tailor it to your personal ability & level of strength as they encourage you to reach your individual goals. If you have any injuries, they would like to know them to help you still get a great workout without causing any pain or issues. They also offer PT! We are encouraged to keep journals to track our progress and challenge ourselves further for the following workouts. If you want a positive atmosphere to get strong & fit and to learn how to lift safely, Industrial Strength is for you 🙂

KATELIN M.