Iron Arena Powerlifting & Performance

Iron Area Powerlifting & Performance (IA) opened in 2012. It originally occupied a 3,000 sq. ft. space on the fifth floor of a century-old converted Wonder Bread Factory in Hoboken, New Jersey. A redevelopment plan forced us to relocate in October of 2016.

Iron Arena is now located just three miles north of its former location in North Bergen, NJ. We're bigger and better than ever as we now occupy a 5,500 sq. ft space (located directly above New Jersey Beer Co.) accessible via all major highways and public transportation. IA is Hudson County's only training facility equipped to surpass the needs of competitive powerlifters and performance athletes.

Don't let the word "powerlifting" in our name dissuade you. Your personal goals may include diminished body fat, increased muscle mass and definition, enhanced strength, endurance, or an overall aim to maximize general fitness. Regardless of your pursuit -- the squat, bench press, and deadlift are a big part of the fitness equation. Therefore, we cater to anyone from novice to elite, with a sincere commitment to learning proper execution in the barbell lifts.

Iron Arena recognizes there is no one-size-fits-all program or methodology. For that reason, we employ a variety of training methods backed by science and evidence-based practice/application from years of personal experience. Your goals matter to us and we'll help implement an optimal training strategy to help you achieve results as efficiently as possible.

Iron Arena is an officially recognized USAPL Friendly Gym by USA Powerlifting and is owned and operated by Jason Manenkoff.