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The Iron Forge Journal

Expert articles on strength training, conditioning, nutrition, recovery, and coaching standards.

Barbell strength training detail at Iron Forge
Strength
5 min read

June 1, 2026

5 Strength Training Rules Every Man Should Respect

Simple standards for building strength without wasting months on random workouts, ego lifting, or sloppy progression.

Coach Mark
Coach Mark
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Nutrition foods for macro planning
Nutrition
7 min read

May 28, 2026

Understanding Macros for Muscle and Performance

A practical guide to balancing protein, carbs, and fats for hard training, recovery, and body composition.

Coach Zee
Coach Zee
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Morning routine for disciplined training
Lifestyle
4 min read

May 25, 2026

How to Build a Morning Routine That Supports Training

Set up your day with hydration, movement, planning, and a calm start that makes hard training easier to repeat.

Coach Henry
Coach Henry
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Conditioning training plan at Iron Forge
Conditioning
6 min read

May 20, 2026

Conditioning Without Killing Your Strength

How to use sleds, carries, bikes, and intervals to build an engine while keeping your main lifts moving.

Coach Henry
Coach Henry
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Recovery work after strength training
Recovery
5 min read

May 15, 2026

Why Rest Days Make Stronger Lifters

Muscle and strength are built when training stress is matched with sleep, food, mobility, and recovery.

Coach Mark
Coach Mark
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Iron Forge coaching standards
Coaching
8 min read

May 10, 2026

What Good Coaching Should Actually Look Like

Clear standards, lift feedback, progression, nutrition accountability, and honest adjustments are the baseline.

Coach Ahmed
Coach Ahmed
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