The Forge
Beginner barbell
Learn the big lifts with an empty bar first.
- Intensity
- Length
- 60 minutes
- Class size
- Up to 8

What happens
- 1One lift a week: squat, deadlift, bench press or overhead press.
- 2You start with a dowel or an empty bar and add weight only when your form is there.
- 3Time at the end for questions and a plan for the week ahead.
Who it’s for
Anyone curious about lifting who has never touched a barbell, or wants to relearn it properly. Eight people at most, one coach.
- Four weeks cover all four lifts; join in any week
- You’ll learn how to set the rack’s safety bars
- Belts and chalk are here if you want them
What to bring
- Flat shoes
- Clothes you can squat in
- Questions
Towels, showers and day lockers are at the studio.
When it runs
- Tuesday6 pm · Tessa
- Thursday6 pm · Tessa
- Saturday11:45 am · Tessa
Your coaches
Tessa Ruiz
Calm and precise: she gets your form right before anything gets heavy.