★ 5

Mira is the best coach I’ve ever had. I really appreciate her prioritizing longevity, as someone who always had a bum knee and pushed through my CrossFit workouts anyway. I enjoy the programming, just competed in my first competition & had an absolute blast, and the other folks who train here are awesome humans. If you want to get better at weightlifting, get strong, get mobile, or just be around fantastic humans, come lift at Industrial Strength Weightlifting!

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★ 5

I am so grateful for the incredible programming, coaching, and community at IS Weightlifting.

I joined the team after privately training with coach Mira for several months to build a foundation of basics. I had a decent amount of experience with various exercise, strength training etc, but was postpartum and had never really explored Olympic style lifting. The programming is so smart and tailored, and Mira’s expertise is unmatched.

The community is the best and has been an incredibly welcoming, inclusive and supportive space. The physical space is unmatched. The equipment is excellent and we all, under coaches standards, take great care of the space. I have never been in a more well maintained gym/lifting space and I feel so lucky to train here!

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★ 5

I've been lifting with Mira on the industrial strength weight lifting team for almost 2 years now and it's been a fantastic experience.

Mira is an excellent coach who truly goes above and beyond to help her lifters get better. She does a great job of balancing the needs of the group with more individualized attention to those who are newer to the sport. Beyond just improving in the sport of weightlifting, I also appreciate Mira's focus on health promoting habits for life such as mobility. As a testament to her coaching prowess, I came in with the mobility of a decrepit old man and can now do a full depth snatch thanks to her mobility prescriptions!

The community of lifters here is also top-notch. Scholars and gentle-people abound, and this group of funny, kind and supportive people make me look forward to difficult workouts. It's exactly the kind of zero-drama family banter vibes we all wish we had at home.

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★ 5

I’ve been lifting with Mira for 3 years and I could not be happier that I ended up at her gym when I decided to pursue weightlifting more seriously. From the very start, Mira (and all her lifters) were incredibly welcoming - the team celebrates wins together and shows support and encouragement during losses. Mira has used her vast knowledge of technique, effecting coaching strategies, and years of experience to create a positive environment for lifers of all experience levels, pushing each of us to improve while still having a great time.

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★ 5

Mira is hands down the best fitness coach I’ve even had. She has an incredible eye for all things fitness and has been instrumental in guiding me to refine and increase my lifts without injury. Mira has also cultivated an incredible community within her gym that is full of amazing and supportive athletes. This is a very safe space for women, LGBTQ athletes, and people of color. I would and have recommended this gym to my friends.

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★ 5

When I moved to Portland I wanted to continue weightlifting, and Mira was highly recommended from my previous coach. He told me she was an incredible coach with a lot of expertise and a very welcoming gym. After lifting here for a year I gotta say that it exceeded my expectations as it’s not only a weightlifting gym but Mira has been able to create a community that lifts 😏 itself up. Finally her attention to technique and individual programs it’s incredible. Highly recommend!

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★ 5

I really appreciate how knowledgeable and patient Mira is. I came to industrial strength weightlifting as a total beginner and felt very welcome. In the last few years I am very happy with my progress both in skill and strength. The community that Mira has developed is very supportive as well. We have a lot of fun!

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★ 5

I spent countless hours searching for a weightlifting gym prior to moving to Portland, and visited several gyms in the area before joining Industrial Strength Weightlifting. Having spent several years away from weightlifting at the time of my pursuit for a new weightlifting gym, I knew I would be a bit nervous to pick up a barbell again, so searching for a positive, supportive weightlifting environment was paramount.

At the heart of this welcoming community is the coach, Mira. She fosters an environment where you can unapologetically be yourself. The gym motto is quite literally "come lift as you are!" Whether you are a seasoned weightlifter or have never touched a barbell before, you can weight lift under the watchful eye of Mira, who consistently provides tailored coaching and programming according to your goals, strength, skill level, and mobility. Mira has an expert understanding of the dynamics of weightlifting and has a keen eye when evaluating lifts. Not only does Mira provide personalized feedback, warm-ups, and exercises to accommodate injuries or different body architecture, but she believes in you even when you don't believe in yourself. She always exudes positivity, encouragement, and warmth. She invests both in herself and the weightlifting community by learning new techniques for coaching through seminars, hosting community weightlifting events, and participating in weightlifting organizations to promote diversity and inclusion within the sport. You haven't met the best weightlifting coach EVER unless you've met Mira.

And because of the environment that Mira has fostered at Industrial Strength Weightlifting, the community is made up of kind-hearted, supportive teammates from all walks of life who gather in the gym to lift heavy weights and outside the gym for hikes, rollerskating, dinner, and more. Industrial Strength Weightlifting is truly a place where you come for the weightlifting and stay for the people (and weightlifting). If you're looking for a Portland-based inclusive, supportive weightlifting gym where you'll see both big lifts and belly laughs, Industrial Strength Weightlifting is the place for you.

Whether you are new to Portland or are a Portland native, you'll find your second home at Industrial Strength Weightlifting.

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