Evolutionary Radio

In this iTunes episode your hosts Stevesmi and Da Mobster have a look back at the life and death of legendary lifter and Powerlifting coach Louis Simmons. Listen up as we discuss: • How he died, aged 74, what we know so far • His impact on powerlifting, strength and the Iron game • His own lifting career – what he did as a 240lb lifter aged 50 • How he had records across 4 weight divisions • The equipment he created – reverse hyper and other bits of kit • The info he provided from Russian translated courses, books, through to DVDs • The documentary. • Training ideas he came up with used around the world. • How many champions and record breakers he produced –and what getting your name on the wall of fame meant to lifters • Westside Barbell, the history and the gym • What it meant to train at Westside • How he didn’t care what you did outside the gym vs what you do inside and why • Breaking his back, the recovery from the injury and come back after • How hardcore lifters gain an edge and what makes them the wa