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A proper strength gym in Ouseburn. Coached barbell classes, conditioning, strongman and open gym, for complete beginners and seasoned lifters.
4.9★ Google286 member reviews
A proper strength gym in Ouseburn. Coached barbell classes, conditioning, strongman and open gym, for complete beginners and seasoned lifters.
Every membership starts with a free week. No joining fee, no contract on monthly.
Ex-rugby, 260kg deadlift. Built Forge in 2017 to give Newcastle a proper strength gym.
British Weightlifting coach who's taken six members to national level.
Runs Engine and our hybrid racing squad. Physio-trained.
Former UK's Strongest Man under 105kg finalist.
From 100kg to 160kg in six months of Barbell Club.
Sample result · replaced with real member storiesFoundations, then three classes a week. Lost 14kg, gained a 90kg squat.
Sample result · replaced with real member storiesWon his weight class at the North East Strongman novice comp.
Sample result · replaced with real member storiesEnter a weight and how many clean reps you got. We'll estimate your one-rep max and your training percentages.
Estimates are most accurate between 2 and 10 reps.
"Six months in and my deadlift's gone from 100 to 160kg. The coaching is better than any PT I've paid for."
Sam K., member since 2025 · Google review (sample)"I was terrified of barbells. Foundations made it simple and nobody made me feel like a beginner."
Rachel D., member since 2024 · Google review (sample)"Proper gym. Chalk allowed, music loud, coaches who actually coach. Nothing like a chain gym."
Liam O., member since 2021 · Google review (sample)Unlimited classes and open gym for a week, plus a 1-to-1 intro with a coach. No card needed.
Yes. Most members started in Foundations, a four-week beginner course with a maximum of six people per coach.
No. Monthly memberships are rolling with 30 days' notice. Annual is paid upfront with two months free.
Yes, on Unlimited and Black. We have 10 racks, calibrated plates, strongman kit and a sled track.
Free on-site parking for 20 cars, plus bike racks.
