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Inside Westside Barbell, Powerlifting's Most Exclusive and Controversial Gym
In the dead center of Ohio, inside a dingy warehouse littered with weights and what looks like torture devices lies powerlifting’s most controversial and exclusive gym- Westside Barbell.
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Inside Powerlifting's Most Controversial Gym
Westside Barbell in Columbus, Ohio has become legendary for its brutal form of strength training. The gym's founder Louie Simmons attracts people from around the world to study with him, but the gym's unconventional methods and some members' views on ste