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Ironclad Performance LLC is your go-to gym for improving athletic performance and reducing injury risk, serving the vibrant communities of Aurora and Naperville, Illinois. Founded in 2018, we focus on providing small group training programs tailored to youth, high school, and adult athletes of all levels, helping them reach their full potential and achieve their athletic goals. Ironclad Performance welcomes enthusiasts of strongman, powerlifting, weightlifting, and other strength sports, offering a friendly and inclusive environment for those seeking to enhance their strength and abilities.
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Lizzie Lizzie
β 5
I am new here and know enough about lifting to be dangerous and to know a good thing when I see one. My first impressions of Ben and this gym were quite positive and have proven to be quite accurate. I don't have a lot of time and Ben was as flexible with me as possible. Ben zeroed in on my strength and weaknesses right away, which is a testament to his knowledge. He has written a program for me accordingly. I have been to other gyms that I liked quite a lot but didn't feel like anyone ever really gave a shit about my progress. I am "of age" and I don't feel like Ben expects less out of me because of that. He has never even asked me how old I am and I appreciate that. That is very motivating to me and gives me great hope. When I leave the gym I feel like a million bucks. Ben, looks like you are stuck with me for awhile. Thank you for all you have done for me. It has not gone unappreciated. Kate
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Javier Cardenas
β 5
Ironclad is a great gym to build your strength and athleticism. The vibes have always been warm and welcoming and the energy around all the athletes is infectious. Ben has both training and competition knowledge that he gladly offers to anyone willing to learn.
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Carl Gibson
β 5
Whether it be strongman, powerlifting, or weightlifting, this gym has everything you need. The owner Ben is also very friendly and welcoming. As someone who was new to training stones, him popping over to share his knowledge and experience was most welcome.
Couldn't recommend Ironclad enough.
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Laarni Mulvey
β 5
I have been training at Ironclad with Ben since 2019. I started with powerlifting and made the move to strongwoman in 2021. Benβs programming has gotten me to deadlift over 400lbs and to press overhead more than I could ever imagine. His knowledge of athlete strength programs is backed by his training and education. Training with Ben has gotten me to qualify for Nationals and to a Worlds Strongman competition in Ireland.
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megatron home
β 5
Ben is the most knowledgeable and caring coach I have ever worked with. Highly recommend this place!!
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Blake Turner
β 5
Absolutely amazing gym, ideal for anyone into strongman, weightlifting, or training for sports performance. Everyone is extremely friendly and welcoming. Clean, lots of space, high ceilings, and no shortage of bars, racks, or plates. Any time I'm in town, I'll be training at Ironclad.
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Bobbie Marie
β 5
This place is fantastic! Going in, I was a little nervous, but I AM SO GLAD I WENT! Training strongman has become a weekly thing for me! Ben is fantastic and helps you every step of the way and then some!
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Christine Bielawski
β 5
I've been stopping by for drop ins with my trainer and the experience at Ironclad is always amazing! Ben has been super helpful to me offering technique tips and very encouraging. The gym is clean, well organized with top notch equipment. The community/members are very welcoming! Highly recommend!
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Emily Rollins
β 5
If you are serious about getting strong, you have to visit this gym! Great owners, athletes and a beautiful facility. I love this gym!
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Dan Coil
β 5
I started at Ironclad in 2019. Since that time I have reached new personal records. I highly recommend Ironclad for overall performance improvement as well as the welcoming and supportive environment.
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Jon
β 5
This place is awesome. They have every piece of equipment you could possible need for strength sports and a ton of open space. The gym members are super nice and welcoming. Most of all, Ben is an amazing coach. This dude knows his stuff inside and out and will get you results. I've seen it with myself and every single one of his athletes. If you want to get strong, go here.
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Garrett Kriegseis
β 5
Amazing facility with more than you will ever need to be successful in your desired fitness goals. Ben is absolutely amazing and super great to have a place like this for everyone. Very excited to excel in my lifting here.
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Gerry Robles
β 5
Great gym and super welcoming environment! Highly recommend this gym and Ben is a great coach. Check out Ironclad Performance if you're in the Naperville /Aurora area!
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Sally Griffen
β 5
Ironclad Performance has an exceptional gym environment. I am privileged to train with VERY strong men and women who support each other with acceptance and a sense of humor! I cannot recommend Benβs coaching and Ironclad Performance highly enough!
It had been five years since I competed in the Amateur World Powerlifting Championships. I came to Ironclad to not only regain and increase my strength but to ask an expert to analyze and improve my form in the squat, bench press, and deadlift.
Again, I cannot recommend Ben Tipton highly enough. After only three months, his comprehensive program of training has not only allowed me to regain my form and my strength in two of the three lifts (my squat still needs work!) but has brought me to a new overall level of fitness that has carried over into the other areas of my life.
Ben trains each individual as a complete person, as well as an athlete!
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Trevor Irving
β 5
This is the real deal! Ben knows his stuff, constantly goes out of his way to help. Everyone is welcome here. If you're looking to improve, this is the place to come to. I couldn't give this place enough stars or speak highly enough of it, give it a try!
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Alexander Ortega
β 5
Ben is one of the most efficient, hard working, tenacious people Iβve ever gotten the pleasure of growing a friendship with. Heβs so informative about strength training, recovery & so much more.
This is the gym you need to go to in order to really hit your goals to becoming a better version of you!
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Kristopher Shepherd
β 5
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Cort Spellman
β 5
Nice, clean, powerlifting-friendly gym. Ben (owner) wanted to create a mini collegiate strength-training facility and has done just that (including air conditioning). Thanks for all your help with USA Powerlifting Open Nationals, Ben!
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