Chapter 00 · The Approach
Over 100 pieces of Precor, Arsenal Strength & Ivanko. An IFBB pro on the floor. Round-the-clock access. In Washington, PA — the way a gym is supposed to be.
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Meatheads · Ring the bell
A skull, a barbell, and the same red door every day. Show up. Put in the reps. Ring the bell. First day or fortieth show — every athlete, every bodybuilder, every lost soul. No matter your ability, you belong here.
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Chapter 00.5 · The Blueprint
595 Racetrack Rd · Washington PA
The roof's off so you can see straight in. Tap a zone below to step inside.
Chapter 00.6 · Walk the floor
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Zone 01
South entry. Twenty-four hour surveillance.
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Zone 02
Right of entry. Skull mural on the east wall.
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Zone 03
Left of entry. Flag mural, cables, benches.
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Zone 04OUTDOOR
South-attached pavilion. Open-air, runs any weather.
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Zone 05
Center-deep. Presses, hacks, extensions.
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Zone 06
Full north wall. Dumbbells, mirror, benches.
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Zone 07↑ 2ND FLOOR
Up the stairs. Full mezzanine, TVs overhead.
Chapter 01 · The Approach
Off I-79. Washington, PA. A dark building with red trim you'll drive past if you're not looking.
Chapter 02 · Inside
Precor Flite Line down one side. Arsenal Strength specialty pieces down the other. Free weights, dumbbells, and the upstairs cardio deck overhead.
Chapter 02 · The Floor
02.01 · Free weights · Ivanko
Dumbbells to 135. Texas squat + deadlift bars. Safety squat, hex, landmine.
02.02 · Precor Flite Line
Chest press, shoulder press, lat pulldown, super squat, shrug — a full row of Precor.
02.03 · Arsenal Strength
Sissy squat. Glute drive. Vertical leg press. Reverse hyper bent pendulum.
02.04 · Outdoor Functional
The only gym in the area with a permanent outdoor functional area. Open every season.
Chapter 03 · The house rule
A motivational atmosphere for people who actually want to reach their goals. No big-box flash. No pizza night. Just driven people, real equipment, and a team that knows what it's doing.
Chapter 04 · By the numbers
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pieces of equipment
24/7
member access, holidays included
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IFBB pro owner — on the floor daily
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outdoor functional area (only one in the area)
Chapter 05 · The Gallery
Premium · Members Only
The part nobody expects from a hardcore gym. Real wood lockers and clean, private tiled showers — kept immaculate.
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Zone 01
Treadmills, TreadClimbers, K2 stairclimbers, arc trainer, bikes, and a rower.
Zone 02
Ten pieces of Precor Flite Line, plus Arsenal Strength plate-loaded.
Zone 03
Squat racks, benches, Ivanko plates, and dumbbells up to 135 lb.
Zone 04
The culture on the wall — and a tanning bed for after you train.
Seen enough? Your first workout is the hardest step.
Chapter 06 · Personal Training
Train under IFBB pro Dave Gratta, owner of Iron Factory Gym — a seasoned competitor and coach who takes lifters from off-season all the way to the competition stage. Bodybuilding, strength, weight loss, or comp prep, he'll build a program around your goals.
Dave Gratta
Owner · IFBB Pro
Chapter 06.5 · From the members
“Iron Factory is the cleanest and most organized gym I've been to. The equipment is top notch and new equipment is added frequently.”
“You won't find a similar 24/7 gym in the area with this level of quality equipment and cleanliness, all at $62 a month.”
“Staff is super friendly and personable. Dave the owner is a super nice guy (but his dog Cash is the real attraction).”
“I've been a member of the gym for about 4 months, and I'm very impressed by the professional atmosphere.”
Chapter 07 · Membership
Entry
$52/mo
+ $53 enrollment · 6-mo min
$62/mo
+ $53 enrollment · 6-mo min
Full amenities
$82/mo
+ $53 enrollment · 6-mo min
Also available: annual pay-in-full (save up to $135) · day passes from $20 · 7-day and 30-day passes · see all.
Chapter 08 · Come train
Just off I-79 · lots of parking · walk in during staffed hours for a tour.
Staffed Hours
Members access the floor 24/7 with a key fob — including holidays.
Chapter 08.5 · Before you join
Yes. Members get key-fob access to the floor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — including holidays. The front desk is staffed during posted hours (Mon–Thu 8 AM–9 PM, Fri 8 AM–6 PM, Sat 8 AM–5 PM, Sun 8 AM–3 PM) if you'd like a tour or to sign up in person.
Monthly plans are $52 for staffed-hours access, $62 for 24-hour access, and $82 for VIP (24-hour access plus tanning, coffee bar, kitchen, and towel service). There's a one-time $53 enrollment fee and a 6-month minimum, after which it's month-to-month. Annual pay-in-full options save up to $135.
Yes. A single day pass is $20 (cash) or $22 (card). We also offer a 7-day pass for $65 and 30-day passes starting at $85, so you can train while you're in town or try the gym before committing.
We're at 595 Racetrack Rd, Washington, PA 15301 — just off I-79 — with plenty of parking. Walk in during staffed hours for a tour.
Over 100 pieces: a full Precor Flite Line, Arsenal Strength specialty machines (sissy squat, glute drive, vertical leg press, reverse hyper), and Ivanko free weights with dumbbells up to 135 lb, Texas squat and deadlift bars, and landmine setups. We also have the only permanent outdoor functional training area in the area.
Yes. Owner Dave Gratta is an IFBB pro who coaches everything from beginner strength and weight loss to full bodybuilding competition prep. Programs are built around your individual goals.
Washington, PA · Open 24/7
Over 100 pieces of Precor, Arsenal Strength & Ivanko. An IFBB pro on the floor. Round-the-clock access. Straight pricing, month-to-month after six. No games.
