The Iron Samurai: The True Story of Westside Barbell, paperback front cover

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The Iron Samurai is the official biography of Louie Simmons, offering an unfiltered look into the origins of Westside Barbell in Columbus, Ohio. This book brings readers into the life of one of the most influential figures in strength training, starting from Louie’s childhood and chronicling his journey towards establishing Westside Barbell, one of the most renowned powerlifting clubs in the world.

What to Expect:

  • Unfiltered Narrative: Louie Simmons' life story, as raw and authentic as he was. This biography gives readers an inside look at the trials, triumphs, and personalities that shaped Westside Barbell.
  • Historical Insights: The book is packed with real events, strong personalities, and the culture that fostered the development of groundbreaking strength training methods.
  • Louie’s Own Words: The Iron Samurai is an extension of Louie himself—straightforward, no-nonsense, and unedited.

About the Author:

The Iron Samurai is the alter ego of Louie Simmons, a name synonymous with elite strength training. As the founder of Westside Barbell in Columbus, Ohio, Louie helped countless athletes break over 100 all-time world records. With decades of experience consulting for professional sports teams and working with world-class athletes, Louie is also an innovator, holding 13 U.S. patents related to strength training equipment. This is his first and only biography, capturing the legacy of one of the strongest men in history.

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  • Level of Difficulty: Enjoyable for any strength enthusiast and history lover.

Explore the unvarnished life of Louie Simmons in The Iron Samurai, and discover the legacy that continues to influence the world of powerlifting today.
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Ryan
Awesome book , must read for any westside fan ☝🏼

Great book , lots of great Stories like listening to louies podcasts but in a book form ,

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Michael Garcia
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The Iron Samurai: The True Story of Westside Barbell. Great book, history and over all quality of book. A must buy book.

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Adam Filz

I bought 3 books and this was one of them. Everything was delivered quickly. Love all the content WSBB puts out. Thanks!

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Dan Lowe
The best!

Great quality, great delivery, great service!!

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Mike Ibbetson
Great customer service

Fantastic books and communication from Westside Barbell. I got my order fast and knew when it was shipped and on the way. Great looking T shirt as well. Thanks

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Peter Maxwell

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Moe Duffy
Westside

Great book, great gear!! Westside vs. the World 💪💪

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Christopher Mydlo
The True Story of Westside Barbell

Great book, and quick delivery!

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Joseph Calandro
Louie’s Story

A remarkably frank book written by the most innovative, and arguably the most important, weightlifter in history. If you’d like to know why and how he did it, this is the book for you

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Diegoo Espinoza
Great Book

I loved the book as a whole, it was amazing to read about all theses things that have happened in his time, and I was about to learn how he got the means to how he trains. (My Teacher asked me "What lexile it was")

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Timothy Rosch
LOVE IT

Thank You and will due my part to keep the greatness of Louie Simmons Alive!!!

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Dalton Simmons
Best equipment ever

Exactly as expected and fast shipping

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Josh
Louie Simmons book

The book came ahead of schedule as always, book is awesome

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Clayton Puricelli
Great Read

If you enjoy old lifting stories from great lifters, you won’t be disappointed. Entertaining, educational, & inspiring stories from the man himself!

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Brian Doxsey
A true pioneer

Since I was 13 I used to read Westside article’s and helped to build my career off Louie’s teachings a to learn more about him and the individuals who shaped Westside is an absolute gift and so are all his other manuals

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John James
The best!

Excellent service

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Victor Ventresca
Iron samuraiEnjoying this book. Louie and Westside barbell always give credit where credit is due...

Iron samurai-Enjoying this book. Louie and Westside barbell always give credit where credit is due. And always in the gym!

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Ron Tinsley
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Great read!

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Joe Whitney
Amazing Book

Powered through Iron Samurai in 2 days - amazing stories.

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Danny Hicks
Great service

Good service and follow up. I appreciate the emails letting me know what was going on with the order.

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Travis Dirks
Straight from Louis or at least one of his aspects.

So many lessons placed in the context of real lived experience. And what characters! Don't miss this book. I found my self up late reading and 100 pages in the first day.

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Richard Frisk
Iron Samurai

This is my favorite book you have put out. Thank you.

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John Nickless
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Love it. Wear it recommended them. Louies book iron samurai Is also something I recommend fun book.

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Russell Edwards
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CHRISTOPHER SMOOT
Iron Samurai

I now own several books from Westside and every single one has made me a better lifter. This one is the history of Louie and the gym and my only complaint is that there is not a second volume of more stories

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Howard Winegarden

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Julian Sansores

Great read for every warrior

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Gary Gatchell
Iron Samurai

Love the book and old stories of early Westside. Must have if you're a fan.

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Evan James

WSBB Books - The Iron Samurai: The True Story of Westside Barbell

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