Bit of cannonball juggling and philosophical musing
The Iron Den
Strength training can make a huge difference to the quality of your life, here I hope to inspire, educate and encourage you to take part
Mid week fun, split snatches, paused squats, good mornings, bottom position bench and grip chins
** Coming Soon**
Online Coaching. If you would like the opportunity to work with me, I am preparing an online coaching package (with the option to add on 1-1 with me at the Den). Currently planning to start in September. Watch this space for more information.
03/08/2026
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Strength training for life:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DMLF2K4W
Powerlifting Basics:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CSB6J1M9
02/06/2026
New article over on the website
The Iron Den - Don't know where to start? Do this Don’t know where to start? Do this: In an age where information is literally at our fingertips, on any subject, it easy to get overwhelmed. Where do I begin? There’s so much information (often contradictory) that it’s difficult to know where to start. So let me take some of that burden off you
03/05/2026
If you've not been across to the main site recently there have been plenty of updates to look at
The Iron Den Welcome to the Iron Den. A wee repository of all things strength. The site is named after my wee personal gym, I have been training in a home gym for many years, with basic equipment. My name is Chris Martin and I'm a powerlifter, physical culturist and author. I have been involved in strength
06/04/2026
New article and some new additions to the history section over on the website. www.theironden.net
12/03/2026
This past weekend I competed at the BDFPA National Single Lifts. A great event, with a competition best on the bench press.
20260308 BDFPA National Single lifts 2026 #63 #63 My Six attempts from the National single lifts, Finished with 240kg on the Squat and 185kg on the Bench taking 1st place on the squat and second on the b...
28/02/2026
Busy with the Scanner this week uploading more sections to the website https://www.theironden.net/iron-history
20/02/2026
New updates on the website https://www.theironden.net/home
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