Westside Barbell, founded by legendary powerlifter and coach Louie Simmons, is one of the most infamous gyms in the strength training world. Originating in Columbus, Ohio, this hardcore house of pain ...

In the sport of power lifting, “gear” can refer to two different forms of bodily augmentation. The first is anabolic steroids, the assembly of chemicals associated with disgraced professional athletes ...

This is Your Quick Training Tip, a chance to learn how to work smarter in just a few moments so you can get right to your workout. Building strength is a science, and few gyms that science better than ...

Westside Barbell made an impression on a young Michael Fahey. So impactful was the place that, as an adult, Fahey, along with former Westside Barbell member Carlos Carvalho, co-directed the ...

Fights. Injuries. Death. Westside Barbell took powerlifting to the absolute limit and changed the world of strength forever. But are world records worth the price of the pain? How far would you go for ...