
Barbell Strength
Squat, bench, deadlift and press in small coached groups. Linear and block programming that adds weight to the bar, safely, relentlessly.
No mirrors-and-fluff fitness theatre. Forge is a barbell-first strength gym built for people who show up, do the work, and get measurably stronger, under coaches who actually program for you.
We started Forge because the city was full of gyms, and short on places that actually made you strong.
Every member trains on a real program, not a random workout. You'll squat, press, pull and condition under coaches who know your numbers, watch your bar speed, and push the load only when you've earned it.
3,000 sqft of competition platforms, calibrated plates, rigs and sleds in the heart of the CBD. No queues for the rack. No nonsense. Just the work, and the people who keep you coming back to it.
Pick a track or stack them. Every path is coached, programmed and progressed, so the work compounds week after week.

Squat, bench, deadlift and press in small coached groups. Linear and block programming that adds weight to the bar, safely, relentlessly.

Intervals, sleds, kettlebells and the assault bike. Build a brutal engine and work capacity that carries into every other lift you do.

Your own coach, your own program. Built around your goals, your schedule and your numbers, with weekly check-ins and form review.
The Platform Floor
Free Weights
Kettlebell Wall
Pull Day
Chalk On
Conditioning Bay
"Added 40kg to my squat in five months. The coaches actually watch every rep and tell you the truth. No other gym in Makati comes close."
"I was nervous about barbell training. First session they taught me to set up properly and I never looked back. Strongest I've ever been at 38."
"It's intense, but it's the good kind. You leave knowing you did real work. The 1-on-1 coaching is worth every peso, fixed my deadlift in a week."
Forge Athletic, Makati CBD
Ground Floor, Salcedo Corner, Tordesillas St, Salcedo Village, Makati, Metro Manila
Mon-Fri 6:00 AM, 10:00 PM
Sat-Sun 7:00 AM, 6:00 PM
Your first intro session is on us. Walk in, or book a slot and a coach will meet you on the floor.
One session, one coach, zero pressure. We'll assess your movement, talk goals, and put you under a bar.
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