Louie Simmons | Geared Lifting | Powerlifting | Weight LIfting History
Fred Boldt moved from Buffalo, NY, in October 2001 to Columbus to train at Westside Barbell. His bench press was 400 in the 165 pound class and had been...
Louie Simmons | Geared Lifting | Powerlifting | Weight LIfting History
As always, Mike Ferguson, owner of the Powerstation gym in Cincinnati, OH hosted a great three day meet on August 20-22nd. Mike’s motto is no mistakes...
Louie Simmons | Geared Lifting | Powerlifting | Weight LIfting History
Chuck V came to our Westside garage around 1983. He was just a kid and Kenny Ried sent him over to watch us train. I could tell he was an intense kid to...
Powerlifting | Raw Lifting | Weight LIfting History
It’s 2016 and this year marks the end of my first 50 years in powerlifting. I have seen a lot in 50 years as powerlifting has introduced me to all of my...
Louie Simmons | Powerlifting | Weight LIfting History
Before Tom came to train with Westside in 1974, he was an outstanding track and field athlete, starting at Buffalo University. Tom held the shot put record...
Louie Simmons | Geared Lifting | Powerlifting | Weight LIfting History
Amy started training full time at Westside in 1988, after college at Ohio University. She drove 75 miles, three times a week from June of ’88 until the...
Louie Simmons | Geared Lifting | Powerlifting | Weight LIfting History
Gerry McNamara can claim the title for his long career. He started at 16-years-old at the 52 kg class lifting raw. He placed 12th at the International...
