OUR STORY
BUILT ON IRON
From a small warehouse to India's most feared gym. This is the story of sweat, steel and unbreakable will.
RAVI SHANKAR
FOUNDER & HEAD COACH
"I DIDN'T BUILD THIS GYM FOR PEOPLE WHO WANT IT EASY. I BUILT IT FOR WARRIORS WHO CRAVE THE GRIND."
Ravi Shankar started lifting at 16 in his father's garage in Pune. By 22 he was a national champion in the 83 kg weight class. After training across gyms in India and abroad, he noticed a gap — India needed a gym that catered to serious athletes, not casual fitness tourists.
In 2012, with ₹15 lakhs in savings and a burning obsession, he rented a warehouse in Mumbai's industrial belt. The first year had just 47 members. Today, IronForge is a movement — 10,000+ members strong and growing.
OUR JOURNEY
THE TIMELINE
The Spark
Ravi Shankar, a national-level powerlifter, dreamed of building a no-nonsense gym in Mumbai where serious lifters could train without distractions.
2010
The Spark
Ravi Shankar, a national-level powerlifter, dreamed of building a no-nonsense gym in Mumbai where serious lifters could train without distractions.
2010
First Iron
IronForge opened in a 2,000 sq.ft industrial warehouse in Andheri East with just 500 kg of iron plates and raw determination.
2012
First Iron
IronForge opened in a 2,000 sq.ft industrial warehouse in Andheri East with just 500 kg of iron plates and raw determination.
2012
Expansion
Grew to 8,000 sq.ft with dedicated zones for powerlifting, strongman and bodybuilding. First national-level athletes produced.
2015
Expansion
Grew to 8,000 sq.ft with dedicated zones for powerlifting, strongman and bodybuilding. First national-level athletes produced.
2015
MMA Wing
Added a full MMA facility with octagon, heavy bags and grappling mats. CrossFit programming launched.
2018
MMA Wing
Added a full MMA facility with octagon, heavy bags and grappling mats. CrossFit programming launched.
2018
Digital Forge
Launched online coaching reaching 5,000+ athletes across India during the pandemic. The community grew stronger.
2021
Digital Forge
Launched online coaching reaching 5,000+ athletes across India during the pandemic. The community grew stronger.
2021
The Powerhouse
Now spanning 15,000+ sq.ft with 50+ equipment stations, 20+ certified trainers and 10,000+ members. India's most hardcore gym.
2024
The Powerhouse
Now spanning 15,000+ sq.ft with 50+ equipment stations, 20+ certified trainers and 10,000+ members. India's most hardcore gym.
2024
WHAT WE STAND FOR
OUR PHILOSOPHY
RAW INTENSITY
We don't do comfortable. Every session pushes you beyond what you thought possible. Growth happens outside your comfort zone.
ZERO SHORTCUTS
No gimmicks, no quick fixes. Just proven methods backed by science and decades of iron-sport experience.
RESULTS OBSESSED
Everything we do is measured. Progressive overload, body-composition tracking, performance metrics — data drives your gains.
IRON BROTHERHOOD
When you train at IronForge, you join a family of warriors. We spot each other, push each other, and celebrate each other.
"THE IRON NEVER LIES. 100 KG IS ALWAYS 100 KG."
Sq. Ft. Facility
Active Members
Competition Wins
Certified Coaches
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