Iron Forge Training Team

Josh Holyfield Personal Development

Weightlifting, Strength & Conditioning, Bodybuilding
Coaches
Josh Holyfield and James Childress

Who This Is For

You work full time. You have a family that depends on you. You train because it's part of your responsibility as a man, not because you're chasing likes or trying to look good in photos.

You need programming that actually works and doesn't waste your time. You're done with random workouts designed for 22-year-olds with no responsibilities or bodybuilding splits that don't make you functionally capable.

You understand that being strong matters. Not for the mirror, but for carrying heavy things, protecting your family, keeping up with your kids, and being the physical example of discipline your children need to see.

Not for guys waiting for motivation, chasing aesthetics, or looking for shortcuts.

Why This Works

Most programs give you random workouts with no real plan. This uses actual periodization. Hypertrophy to build muscle. Strength to move heavy weight. Power to be explosive. Work capacity so you never get tired.

This is how professional athletes train. We adapted it for men with jobs, families, and limited time.

Every 8 weeks your body adapts to new training stimulus. You get stronger and more capable without burning out or spending hours in the gym.

You also get simple meal plans that fuel your training, direct coaching support for questions and form checks, and a community of men who actually show up and do the work. What Makes This Different

This is Pillar 1 of our complete 6-Pillar System. Training is the foundation. From here you can add nutrition coaching, supplement guidance, hormone optimization, and mindset development.

You're not buying a PDF and being left alone. You get real coaching support and access to men who understand what it takes to stay consistent when work is demanding and life gets complicated.

Cancel anytime. No pressure. No contracts. If you're ready to train with purpose and build real capability, this is where you start.

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Train for What Actually Matters
No more random workouts or programs designed for bodybuilders with unlimited time. You get real periodization that builds strength, power, and work capacity your family can depend on. Every 8 weeks, new programming that makes you functionally capable, not just good in the mirror.
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Programming That Respects Your Time
You work full time. You have a family. You need training that fits your life without sacrificing results. Follow proven mesocycles that professional athletes use, adapted for men with real responsibilities. Get stronger without living in the gym.
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Real Methodology, Not Fitness Trends
Hypertrophy. Strength. Power. Work capacity. This is how serious athletes train. Every 8 weeks your body adapts to a new training stimulus based on proven science, not whatever is popular on social media this month.
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Support Beyond the Workout
Get direct access to coaching for form checks, questions, and accountability. Simple meal plans that fuel your training without complicated macros. This is Pillar 1 of our complete 6-Pillar System for building capable men.
Features
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Access to your coaches
Direct access to coaching staff for form checks, programming questions, and accountability. Real coaches who respond, not automated messages.
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Programming 5 days per week
5 training sessions per week. Real periodization that builds strength, power, and work capacity. Programming you can finish in under an hour.
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Mental Exercises
Mindset training built into your programming. Develop the mental discipline that keeps you showing up when motivation runs out.
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Exercise Video Guidance
Every exercise includes video demonstrations and coaching cues. Know exactly what to do and how to do it safely without guessing.
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Detailed, expert instruction
Clear instructions for every workout. Sets, reps, rest periods, and intensity targets. No confusion about what to do next.
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Committed Teammates
Train alongside men who show up and do the work. Community that understands what it takes to stay consistent when life gets complicated.
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Delivered through TrainHeroic
Your programming loads directly to the TrainHeroic app. Track progress, log workouts, and access coaching from your phone. No PDFs. No spreadsheets.
Equipment
Required
Olympic Barbell with Weight Plates // Squat Rack // Adjustable Bench // Dumbbells // Cable Tower
Recommended
Access to a Commercial Gym
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Sample Week
I will write fresh programming weekly. You’ll get notifications when they’re ready
Monday
Monday

A

Rowing

1 x 5:00

B1

Reverse Dislocates

2 x 15

B2

Mini Band Wall Slides

2 x 15

B3

Body Weight Pushup to T Rotation

2 x 10

C

Barbell Incline Bench Press

4 x 15

D

Seated Cable Row

4 x 15

E

DB Shoulder Press

3 x 12

F

Close Grip Lat Pulldown

3 x 15

G

Cable Facepull

3 x 20

H

Straight Bar Tricep Pushdown

3 x 15

I

Kettelbell Racked Carry

3 x 40

J

Kettelbell Overhead Carry

3 x 40

Tuesday
Tuesday

A

Cycling

1 x 5:00

B1

Alternating Leg Swing

2 x 15

B2

90-90 Hip Rotations

2 x 10

B3

Glute Bridge

2 x 12

C

Air Squat

2 x 15

D

Barbell Back Squat

4 x 15

E

Leg Press

3 x 20

F

DB Walking Lunge

3 x 12

G

Seated Leg Curl

3 x 15

H

I

Standing Barbell Calf Raise

4 x 20

J

Zercher Carry

3 x 40

K

DB Farmer's Walk

3 x 60

Wednesday
Wednesday

A

Walking

1 x 20:00

Thursday
Thursday

A

Rowing

1 x 5:00

B1

Band Face Pull

2 x 20

B2

Scapular Push Up

2 x 10

B3

Arm Circles

2 x 20

C

Bent Over Row

4 x 15

D

Incline DB Bench Press

3 x 12

E

Lat Machine Wide Grip Pulldown

3 x 12

F

1 Arm Cable Rear Delt Fly

3 x 20

G

Barbell Bicep Curl

3 x 15

H

Suitcase Carry

3 x 40

I

KB Overhead Carry

3 x 30

Friday
Friday

A

Cycling

1 x 5:00

B1

Alternating Leg Swing

2 x 15

B2

Hyperextension

2 x 15

B3

Glute Bridge

2 x 20

B4

Side-Lying Hip Circles

2 x 10

C

Barbell Deadlift

4 x 12

D

Bulgarian Split Squat

3 x 12

E

Barbell Hip Thrust

3 x 15

F

Seated Leg Curl

3 x 20

G

Seated Machine Calf Raise

3 x 20

H

Kettelbell Racked Carry

3 x 50

I

KB Farmer's Walk

3 x 60

Coaches
coach-avatar Josh Holyfield

Army veteran, father of six, and founder of Iron Forge. I've spent 15+ years teaching men how to build strength, discipline, and capability through training. Used fitness to overcome PTSD and rebuild after divorce. Now I help men train to protect and provide, not just look good in the mirror.

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Retired Army SFC with 15 years of service and 20+ years of fitness experience. ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, SSCI Level 3 Strength Coach, NSA Nutrition certified. Believes fitness is the cornerstone of a fulfilling life and builds programs that develop real capability.

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Build Real Capability. Not Just Muscle.

Random workouts don't work for men with real responsibilities. This does. Real periodization that builds capability, not just muscle. Join men who train with purpose. Start your 7-day free trial and see the difference.

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FAQs
How much time do I need to commit each week?
5 training sessions per week, up to 75 minutes each. Designed to fit around work and family. You don't need to live in the gym to get results.
What if I'm new to lifting or coming back after years off?
The programming scales to your current level. Start where you are and progress from there. You get coaching support for form checks and questions as you learn.
Do I need to follow a strict diet or track macros?
No. You get simple meal plans that fuel your training without complicated tracking. Practical nutrition that fits real life, not bodybuilder meal prep.
What happens after the 7-day free trial?
You're automatically billed $25/month unless you cancel. No contracts. Cancel anytime through the app. No hassle.
What equipment do I need?
Access to a commercial gym or home gym with squat rack, adjustable bench, dumbbells, cable tower, and Olympic barbell with plates.
The Proof
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