Westside Barbell: The Most Exclusive Gym in The World

Louie Simmons founded Westside Barbell, an invite only strength training gym in Columbus, Ohio, in 1976. The gym is considered one of the world's most innovative and successful strength training facilities. It is known for using the conjugate method, a strength training system that emphasizes the rotation of exercises and variations to avoid overuse injuries and continually challenge the athlete.
Westside has produced many world-class powerlifters, coaches, and athletes that have set numerous world records and won multiple national and international championships. Westside has also been a leader in developing and refining the conjugate method.
They are well-known for their firm commitment to scientific research, cited material references, and applying physics, biomechanics, and physiology principles to strength training.
Louie Simmons was widely recognized as the strength coaches, strength coach. Louie's contributions to the field of strength training have influenced and inspired athletes, coaches, and trainers worldwide. On March 24th, 2022, Louie Simmons passed away, leaving the direction of the gym and business under the guidance of his most trusted student Tom Barry.