Podcast | Strength | Training Ep 764 – Immortal Iron: Louie Simmons’ Legacy Lives On

Author / John

1 Hour 37 Minute Listen

Dive into a conversation with the immortal Louie Simmons and reignite your passion to lift.

Legends are born, but legends never die. Louie Simmons, the powerhouse behind Westside Barbell, is a testament to this truth. Just weeks before his passing, we had the honor of sitting down with the man who redefined strength training. Originally aired in 2022, this unforgettable episode is making a comeback by popular demand.

Louie Simmons didn’t just lift weights; he lifted the entire game. His revolutionary methods, his groundbreaking equipment, and his relentless attitude forged a dynasty of strength in the heart of Ohio. Westside Barbell became more than a gym; it became a sanctuary for the world’s strongest.

In this episode, we dive into conversation with the immortal Louie Simmons. His wisdom, humor, and unyielding spirit continue to inspire and ignite the passion in lifters around the globe.

Join us as we celebrate the legacy of a true titan, and let Louie’s indomitable spirit fuel your fire to push, pull, and lift your way to greatness.

Tune in, get inspired, and remember: “Big is not strong, strong is strong” – Louie Simmons

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Original episode: Ep 600 – The Immortal Louie Simmons

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Tagged: Lifting / Lifting Weights / Louie Simmons / Strength / Westside Barbell

AUTHOR

John

John Welbourn is CEO of Power Athlete and host of Power Athlete Radio. He is a 9 year starter and veteran of the NFL. John was drafted with the 97th pick in 1999 NFL Draft and went on to be a starter for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1999-2003, appearing in 3 NFC Championship games, and for starter for the Kansas City Chiefs from 2004-2007. In 2008, he played with the New England Patriots until an injury ended his season early with him retiring in 2009. Over the course of his career, John has started over 100 games and has 10 play-off appearances. He was a four year lettermen while playing football at the University of California at Berkeley. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in Rhetoric in 1998. John has worked with the MLB, NFL, NHL, Olympic athletes and Military. He travels the world lecturing on performance and nutrition and records his podcast, Power Athlete Radio, every week with over 800 episodes spanning 13 years. You can catch up with John as his personal blog, Talk To Me Johnnie, on social media @johnwelbourn or at Power Athlete Radio.