Natalie Smith

Natalie Smith (she/her) is a Strength/Powerlifting coach, NASM-CPT, and Certified Powerlifting Coach with over two years of shadowing & coaching experience at Ironside. She holds Oregon State Records in multiple age/weight classes, and has competed at National and International level events under team Ironside in both 2021 & 2022.

Growing up with little sports experience or athletic capabilities, Natalie found a passion for lifting at a young age, and eventually, Powerlifting. She quickly fell in love with the sport and realized just how powerful a pursuit of strength is. Feeling more empowered, confident, and inspired than ever, she felt inclined to share that experience with the world. 

Natalie has been to many gyms and tried different styles of training, but Powerlifting & a strength-focused pursuit is where her passion lies. Ironside is a very unique yet special place that Natalie now calls home. She believes that every individual should experience the power in embracing their true strength-regardless of background, race, gender, sexuality, etc. Powerlifting is more of a mental game than physical, and the barbell is a metaphor for life. Powerlifting builds character, discipline, confidence, joy, strength - and that is a feeling that stays with you wherever you go. 

If you’re ready to uncover your strength, empower yourself, learn how to lift, get into the sport of Powerlifting - all while meeting some really cool people along the way - she’s got you covered.