#1 Headphones are prohibited as they interfere with the dynamic cultivated at Iron Arena. A lot can be learned by watching other lifters train and engaging in conversation between sets. Furthermore, everyone can use a hand loading and unloading plates/barbells, spotting, cueing and videotaping. Control of the music via Wi Fi is first come first serve. We typically play Rock, Heavy Metal and Hip Hop at loud volume. The headphone rule is strictly enforced!

#2 Please be mindful of your surroundings, others, and use common sense. When someone is setting up for a lift, do NOT walk in front of him or her.

#3 DO NOT remove calibrated bars from combo racks. Other bars are free to move around. This is very important as I do not want my most expensive bars to end up on the deadlift jacks which will dull the knurling.

#4 Do NOT crush the blocks of chalk.

#5 Do NOT put anything on the upholstery (beverages, weights, chalk). Water bottles stain and weights stretch out the vinyl.

#6 Safeties in the combo racks must be set at the correct height for bench at all times. Safeties must be removed from the combo racks when squatting as they are ONLY designed for bench. Safeties in the power racks must always be set at the correct height when squatting.

 #7 When combo racks are not in use, the bench goes back and bar is placed on bench cradles. When in use for squat, bench goes to the rear outside of the platform.

#8 Do not slam your deadlifts. As we are located on the second floor of a warehouse and the floor is essentially wood, there is a risk of damaging the flooring and foundation of the building. While I don’t expect lifters to maintain control and gently lower the weights to the ground please take SOME caution.

 #9 Eleiko Colored Competition disks face out when on the trees. Rogue Calibrated plates face out when on the power racks.

 #10  Please do not lean plates against the combo racks or any other equipment. This practice not only damages the racks but also poses safety hazards for other lifters. We have strategically placed an abundance of plate trees in close proximity to the racks to ensure plates can be properly stored and easily accessed.

 #11 After use, ALWAYS wipe the head of the benches with the gym wipes which could be found in the dispensers. (Failure to do so ruins the vinyl and makes the benches slippery). Clean debris from food and protein powder off of the table in the lounge area. Personal belongings are not to be left in the lounge & NITRO is not welcome in the lounge!

 #12 Do not lean plates against the combo racks or any other equipment. This practice not only damages the racks but also poses safety hazards for other lifters. We have strategically placed an abundance of plate trees in close proximity to the racks to ensure plates can be properly stored and easily accessed.

#13 Guests must be approved before entering the facility and are required to sign both a guest waiver and code of conduct. In addition guests subject to a $25 fee (day-pass).

#14 Read #1 again as this rule is unique Iron Arena, highly enforced and noncompliance will not be tolerated.