A group of us were in town for the weekend, and had heard great things about this gym and it did not disappoint! The location is huge, and has ton of machines and free weight options. The gym itself is very clean and kept up. The branding of the gym is a very nice touch. 5 read more

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I decided to join DMV Iron a month ago to help me with my fitness goals. I started with a day pass, and decided to sign up for the early bird membership since I very rarely workout in the evening. I found the regular membership to be a bit pricey, so was glad that they have other options. This location is small, but it gets the job done with all of the equipment options. 4 stars read more

DMV Iron Gym - Inside - Gyms Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

They don't answer the phone, how you do anything is how you do everything, not getting my business.

This gym wasn't over crowded the staff was awesome, day passes are a good price and it's crazy well equipped, will definitely be back any time I'm in the area! read more

DMV Iron Gym - This is an amazing gym! - Gyms Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

I think this is an amazing gym. They have equipment that I have never seen before. I had great interactions with staff. The gym is clean and extremely spacious. A fitness enthusiast's dream! read more

I would like to share some constructive feedback with management. While the owner has created a fantastic gym, I believe the front desk staff could improve their customer service skills and friendliness. Emphasizing customer service training for the front-facing staff could really enhance the overall experience and make this gym shine even brighter. That being said, I absolutely love this gym--the equipment is fantastic, and I enjoy my workouts during the daytime when it's never overcrowded. I never have to wait for equipment, which is a huge plus! Overall, it's a wonderful place to work out. Thank you for considering my thoughts! read more

I have traveled the world in my 27 year career in the Marine Corps and hands-down I have never seen a gym so dedicated to its customers needs and health fitness goals. I started working out at DMV Iron Alexandria in 2019 and returning in Dec 2025 to DMV Woodbridge and I have this place grow into a massive culture of health and fitness. Leo, you and your staff are hands-down the best in Virginia possibly the United States I'm so proud of what you have done here. Semper Fi Marine and to you and your staff keep doing what you all do! read more

Had my first visit, scheduled time with Leo who gave me an extensive tour and showed me how to use the less common machines properly which I really appreciated. We went over membership options after I did my leg day there and signed up right away! PROS: -Large variety of rare equipment, especially leg machines -Never overly crowded - it was busiest right after work -Do not have to wait to use any machines -24 hour access -Cardio equipment -People re-rack weights -Day passes $20 for non-members CONS: -I wish they had a water fountain that had a vertical filling station. -Prefer wipes instead of paper towels and cleaner so most people do not wipe machines after use so that gets a little gross. -Sometimes it gets really hot in there even with the large fans. I'm excited to achieve my fitness goals here! read more

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The culture is why I am there. As I approach 10 years as a Strength & Conditioning Coach, I am able to go in there train hard with great support, observe others putting in the effort (and care!), and still learn something new, while also being humbled of managing the new concepts, rep schemes, and new exercises into my training. DMV Iron in Alexandria gives that "First time in a gym" feel, keeping you just as much excitement to train as you did when you first tried lifting weights. read more

Best Equipment and Training Atmosphere for all levels If you are tired of dealing with the hassles of corporate gyms and want to be in a different environment with significantly less hassles, I'd highly recommend. Gym etiquette is huge here. Cleaning up after yourself, doing safe and advisable exercises, not jogging equipment and asking questions if lost. Definitely a 10/10 experience read more

Amazing atmosphere, great equipment. staff was friendly and accommodating. i'm planning on moving to Virginia this will be my home gym.

I absolutely love this gym! I originally purchased a week membership since my friend was in town and needed an Olympic lifting platform. Well, it was such an awesome place that I signed up for a membership! The gym has the type of vibe that'll get you motivated as soon as you walk in! I was a little intimidated at first, but the people and the owner are so welcoming and friendly. They make you feel comfortable! Best gym in the area hands down! read more

DMV Iron Gym - Barbell club side - Gyms Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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I drive 30 mins(1hr total), from MD, almost everyday and it is worth it. This is my Mecca, top quality gym with an owner who instills craftmanship and pride. read more

DMV Iron Gym - Posing room/break dancing room - Gyms Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

If you are serious about training and achieving your goals then you must get a membership here! Best gym in the area, from the unique equipment to the friendliest staff! Everyone is treated like family. PROS: - NO wait time for equipment - NO creepy guys to bother females (like in most gyms) - NO shaming beginners - it's an amazing community where everyone helps each other grow - NEVER crowded - BEST equipment you can ever use CONS: Absolutely none read more

I have belonged to Golds, LA Fitness and World Gym. These gyms had old rickety machines always . They were dirty, gum stuck everywhere and creepy guys lurking around every machine "offering to help you." One day I found out about DMV Iron Gym coming to town and I instantly joined. And I have never regretted it. As time goes by I meet more and more people and everyone is so nice and helpful and just good people. I am one of the regular people meaning I don't compete but when you are in DMV Iron you feel like you are equal with everyone. It's definitely a family atmosphere and a place where people care and are serious into their fitness and health. And if you ask me that is a really good environment to be in and the right people to be around ! And more importantly DMV IRON GYM accepts EVERYBODY. Walk in there on any given day and you will see that this place is diverse and unique and where you should be if you care and have goals. It is truly a place of acceptance and kindness. DMV Iron is clean, spacious and the owner makes sure to keep it clean and disinfected. There are times it's just myself and another there. There are also barely ever any wait times for machines. But OMG let me mention the machines! Machines you have never seen before!! Ladies, if you want to grow and shape your glutes this place is the lower body Mecca. Trust me and check it out! read more

Kid in a candy store experience. This place has been on our list of gyms to visit for a while now.. and it did not disappoint. We got here at 5a and were welcomed at the front door. The energy is legit, and the machines are super unique and I actually fit into them (that almost never happens). It had several people there but not crowded.. they were all focused on their workouts. I only had the intention of deadlifting because it's a safe option when going to new gyms, but I quickly changed my mind after a quick walkthrough...and I know Marcos was in pure heaven with the shoulder and chest equipment available for his workout too. The only thing I anticipated seeing and didn't was platforms with bumpers... but the selection of machines made up for it and the workout was still totally worth it. read more

I have lived all over the country and this is by far the BEST gym I have ever been to in my life. I had been feeling really depressed during quarantine and I really needed a change of scenery so I signed up after my sister referred me. Training at this facility has truly been life changing and brought joy and purpose back in my life. Training alongside such incredible athletes is so inspiring and motivating. Thank you so much Leo for creating such an amazing atmosphere. The gym is also sparkling clean and everyone is so respectful read more

DMV Iron Gym - Danafityogi - Gyms Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Best bodybuilding/powerlifting gym around. Clean, friendly, and offers great events such as posing sessions. Entire room for legs/flutes and amazing for competitors or those looking to compete. Don't be afraid to be a gym newcomer here- despite the size of most of the clientele everyone is incredibly nice. read more

This is definitely one of the best gyms in the area, but they need some sort of crowd meter for the parking lot. It's not the gyms fault because there are other businesses housed in the building, but you can go there, and there will literally be no place to park even on the other side of the building. read more

The number one thing I look for in a gym is a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Everyone in there will spot you in a second, compliment you with sincerity, and help you in anyway they can, while also respecting that we are all in there to work. The owner takes so much pride in his business and genuinely cares about making this feel like your gym. you are like family there, which means he takes care of you like family to make sure it is clean and you feel safe. I have to reiterate what all of the other women have said, I have never felt uncomfortable by men lurking. Do yourself a favor, come in and check the gym out. I promise you will be welcomed by anyone, not just the employees, and you will find all shapes and sizes, beginners to advanced, getting those endorphins! read more

DMV Iron is amazing! I'd consider myself a novice for the gym environment. I have a solid base. DMV Iron gears to people like myself but also folks that are advanced, and combine the two worlds to make it very energetic and exciting! Everyone is so friendly and helpful! The equipment is top notch! Kilo plates / competition grade powerlifting equipment. State of the art strength training machines! It really has everything anyone could want! I love the water fountains because they fit all water bottle sizes! That may not mean much to some, but it shows the design of the gym and all items in it were thought out! I'll also say that the owner, Leo, is there most days and I workout 5 days a week, so I see him almost daily! He walks around and checks on people to see if they need anything! His staff is so friendly and helpful too! I thought it'd be intimidating to go to this gym! It's anything but that! There are folks there that are focusing on their goals and it shows! It motivates me because it's such a wonderfully charged environment! Highly recommend!!!!!!! read more

TLDR: Pro's never have to wait for a machine/rack Bodybuilding and powerlifting sections Vibe is immaculate Never too crowded 24/7 hours Con's Lack of changing space No steam room/sauna Kind of pricey if you're by yourself Cardio is almost nonexistent (if that's your thing) For reference, I consider myself a beginner/intermediate lifter who, despite having enough money to come here, has always been cheap as hell. I had a membership at the XSPORT on king street and I got so tired of having to wait for a bench/squat/deadlift platform. Plus people kept stealing the dumbbells. I will give a basic rundown of pro's first and cons last Pro- Price (if you're slick) My wife and I got the family plan (65$/person per month) and I really feel like it's the best thing to get if you're an amateur meat head. You save 20$ per person and if I was single I'd try to convince a friend to do that with me so the membership was cheaper. First responders (and I think vets?) pay 65$ which is neat if that's you. Pro- body building sections and powerlifting sections One of the biggest pluses in my opinion. The two sections are separated by a wall so equipment doesn't disappear to the other section. The body building section has everything you'd ever need, to include basic cardio. Three whole sections based on how your working out. Legs, back, chest/arms are three separate big rooms. Everything flows well and they have multiples of everything. The powerlifting section has platforms and kg plates. Bar's galore. It's sick. Pro- the vibe is awesome By far the biggest selling point if you're somebody like me who wants to get motivated by seeing the types of people around you. There are some monsters here. Some of the biggest people I've ever seen work out here and it's just the perfect atmosphere for a great workout. Everybody is polite and racks their weights. The music is a bit loud (can still hear it over my maxed out AirPods) but the playlist isn't too bad. Pro- right by the metro Not a big metro user, but if that's your jam it's less than a 2min walk Now for the cons Con- Lack of changing space By far the biggest con aside from price. Can't speak for the women's locker room, but nowhere to sit and change out and only one shower head. Kind of a bummer but they sacrificed that for the amount of space they had for a locker room so they had more space for actual gym stuff, so I'm not too pressed. Con- no steam room or sauna This is also a bummer but I get it for the same reasons above. I'd take the space to work out over something I only used sometimes when I had it in other places. Con- Lack of cardio Not a con for me at all because I do maybe 15min of cardio before or after a workout if that. This is the only thing you might have to wait on if it's crowded. I don't mind it too much and it's only during peak hours that it's an issue. Overall: This place is the best gym I've ever been to. If you're just trying to get in shape or if you've been doing this a while it's perfect. The price is fair for what you get. They could probably stand to charge more but I'm glad they don't. I'll be working out here for as long as I live in the area for sure. read more

Hands down the best gym I've ever been to. Leo does a great job hand selecting all the equipment and making sure that everyone is welcome, regardless of fitness status. There's nothing else like it. read more

I joined DMV iron because I was in town for my bodybuilding show and knowing how great of an environment it was I wanted to finish my prep there. I am active duty stationed in CA, and I asked about a 2 week pass. They informed me it would be cheaper to do the military membership since it's month to month and when I come back to town I wouldn't have to repay the initiation fee. The first night I went to the gym I spoke to a guy at the front desk and he assured me that I could cancel when I leave and I wouldn't be charged for another month. When I emailed them I was informed I will be charged for an extra month, of course I am upset because I was assured one thing and then told another. Seems like they're just taking advantage of the situation. read more

Great facility, great equipment, great staff. The fact that there's new equipment or additions added to the place regularly says a lot about the owners mindset - always improving. Can't wait for their new location to open! read more

this is a great gym, with a really good variety, quality and quantity of equipment. Visited from out of town, needed a place for powerlifting training, and this fit the bill perfectly! read more

A total trend setter in making sure they have the best quality, variety and quantity of equipment! DMV Iron Gym has become the DMV's holy grail of gyms setting new standards. The best of the best train here. read more

Lighting throughout the gym and the posing room was phenomenal as well best I've ever seen with different light settings too. Equipment was in good shape and clean. Shoutout Nick, Real stand up guy that went above and beyond to make sure my buddy and I were good while checking out the gym with a day pass. read more

Great gym to workout. It could be a little intimidating to those who's just starting out at first glance, but the culture is motivating and the energy is very welcoming. Not to mention, the gym is 24/7 so it's a plus to workout when you want at any availability you may have. read more

I've been a member at this gym for about a year and a half now and to this day I do not feel comfortable here. I love going to the gym and am getting back my passion for fitness, but it's extremely frustrating that I am judged at when I come here. The whole motto here is as long as you take fitness serious then you'll fit in, and I do take my fitness serious, but I'm still learning in the process. Especially since there are a lot of custom made machines here as well. Don't get me wrong the people that work out here that I've come into conversation with are really nice. It's more so the staff. There's been many incidents where I ask a question just to verify something or ask for help from them and they've looked at me like I'm stupid and give me attitude. It's weird to me that a majority of the time I come workout the employee are sitting on their ass the whole time I'm there. The only time I've seen them up is if they're training someone. Overall, the equipment here is top quality and the access to the gym if you're a membership is nice because it's 24/7, but I would definitely not recommend coming here if you're not "serious" with your fitness journey or are just starting out. read more

The concept of the gym is bodybuilding and that's cool, but it starts to get old fast! Great equipment & its 24 hours, but just wasn't my style I guess. Quit my membership in a year. read more

Where to start. I had heard this was the "bodybuilding" gym for Alexandria. Firstly, If you want to listen to blaring loud hip hop, no one interested in helping or talking, smells like marajuana, urine, sweat,this is definitely your gym! read more

After moving here from Illinois where I went to a badass iron gym with the same feel as DMV, I was extremely sad going back to a commercial gym after I first got to Virginia. When I found out about DMV, I went to give it a try and immediately fell in love. It is clear that this gym cares about its members and the facility- new equipment is constantly being added and I've never seen a cleaner gym! I also love that no matter what level of experience you have, you're accepted and everyone is willing to help you. Everyone at this gym is there to work, no bs. Couldn't be happier that I made the switch to dmv. I look forward to lifting there every day! read more

Easily one of the best gyms on the East Coast. The owner hand picks each machine and has a massive variety of rare, specialized equipment for every muscle group. Highly recommend! read more

Absolutely love this place. I hadn't lifted in a very long time and came here looking to get back into it. I had some excellent personal training sessions with Jarrod to help get me started, and he's continued to be supportive and helpful even on the days I come in on my own to work out. It's a great environment for people who are serious about their training with some incredible machines you won't find anywhere else. If you want a ton of cardio machine variety you won't find it here, but they have the basics (I don't spend much if any time doing cardio so I don't mind this. More space for strength training. ) read more

Worst parking in Virginia, doesn't help that people like to double park constantly. Gym is crowded beyond belief at all times of the day. The only thing this place has going for it is it equipment. Beyond that, enjoy circling the building ten times before you find somewhere to park! read more

Great gym, great machines, good vibes, no creepy guys. I can go in there work out and leave without anyone trying to talk to me or interrupt my work outs. read more

I love this place. They got the best equipment in the DMV, the environment is phenomenal and the staff is amazing.

I love DMV Iron Gym. I love the 24hr access and the abundance of state of the art equipment.

I had a very unfortunate experience at this gym. the owner is very rude and inappropriat. wouldn't go back