Business Details
8 Years
experience
Your Premier Fitness Destination in Hellertown
Ironstone Barbell was founded in 2018 by Maggie Faulkner, a nationally ranked bodybuilder and certified strength and conditioning coach. Our facility provides 24/7 access to members seeking functional fitness, powerlifting, bodybuilding, and strongman training. With a team of experienced trainers, we offer personalized programs tailored to individual goals. Our approach incorporates the conjugate method developed by Louie Simmons for optimal athletic performance. We serve clients ranging from beginners to professional athletes.Our gym features specialized equipment for all levels of strength training. We prioritize proper form, equipment usage, and injury prevention in every session. Our trainers collectively have nearly 30 years of experience in sports performance and strength development. We offer both in-person training and custom programming options. Our mission is to help individuals achieve their full potential through evidence-based training methodologies.
Services
Personal Training
24/7 Gym Access
Powerlifting Programs
Strongman Training
Sports Performance Coaching
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- 24/7 access to cutting-edge strength training equipment
- Certified trainers with decades of collective experience
- Customized programs for powerlifting, bodybuilding, and sports performance
- Proven conjugate method training system developed by Louie Simmons
- Specialized strongman training with professional competitor Joanne Mulligan
What people say
Expert trainers
24/7 access
Personalized attention
Effective methods
Specialized equipment
Services
Personal Training
Customized training sessions with certified professionals tailored to individual fitness goals. Our trainers use evidence-based methods to improve strength, performance, and technique. Clients receive personalized attention to ensure proper form and progression.
24/7 Gym Access
Members enjoy round-the-clock access to our fully equipped facility. The gym features specialized equipment for powerlifting, strongman training, and general fitness. This flexibility accommodates all schedules while maintaining a safe training environment.
Powerlifting Programs
Structured programs focusing on competition lifts and accessory movements. Athletes receive periodized training plans to maximize strength gains. The conjugate method is utilized to develop balanced muscular development and injury prevention.
Strongman Training
Specialized training with professional strongman competitor Joanne Mulligan. Athletes develop functional strength through event-specific training and conditioning. The program includes technique work on implements like atlas stones and log presses.
Sports Performance Coaching
Performance enhancement programs for athletes across all sports. Focus areas include speed, agility, and explosive power development. Training incorporates sport-specific movement patterns to improve on-field performance and reduce injury risk.
People
Maggie Faulkner
Owner & Head Trainer
Certified strength and conditioning coach with national bodybuilding titles. 2018 facility founder specializing in functional fitness and conjugate method training. Former collegiate athlete with extensive sports performance expertise.
Jalen Ramsey
Sports Performance Trainer
Seven-year Westside Barbell certified trainer. Former two-sport collegiate athlete with All-American honors. Specializes in speed and explosiveness development for competitive athletes across multiple sports.
Joanne Mulligan
Strongman Coach
Professional strongwoman competitor with 12+ years experience. Holds Pennsylvania and Delaware state records in deadlift and axle press. Full-time certified physician assistant with nutrition expertise.
Questions
What are the gym's operating hours?
Members have 24/7 access. Guest day passes are available Monday-Saturday 8:00 AM-6:00 PM.
Do you offer beginner-friendly training programs?
Yes, our Intro to Fitness sessions teach proper form, equipment usage, and gym navigation for all experience levels.
What types of strength training do you specialize in?
We specialize in powerlifting, bodybuilding, strongman training, and sports performance development using the conjugate method.
Are your trainers certified?
All trainers are certified with combined experience spanning nearly 30 years in strength and conditioning.
Can non-members use the facility?
Guests may purchase $15 day passes during staffed hours Monday-Saturday 8:00 AM-6:00 PM.
