Tribute to the greatest powerlifting coach ever. It has been a few days since the passing of in my opinion the greatest powerlifting coach ever Louie Simmons. I had to think of what I am going to write before doing so. The content of my article has to be informative also and should resemble what Louie stood for namely exercise, training the body and getting stronger and more capable in the sport you want to specialize in. The great Louie Simmons from Westside barbell in Columbus Ohio ( Picture from t - nation.com). Louie was born in 1947. He started his journey as a powerlifter in California but eventually moved over to Columbus Ohio. In 1987 he started the Westside barbell in Columbus Ohio. Where once it was in California it is now in Ohio. The original brainchild concept was from California but it grew into what it is today in Columbus Ohio. Westside barbell is known for it's unique training methods that not only delivered great powerlifters but also great track and field...