Why Louie Simmons (Westside) Thinks Steroids Shouldn't Be Criminalized: Documentary | Bonus 2

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One of the biggest crimes in professional sports is the use of steroids and performance-enhancing drugs. Those on the other side don't deny the competitive advantage anabolic steroids give. But they also believe that it doesn't make you an amazing athlete. Those skills are god-given. Louie Simmons biggest issue with the ban on steroids is the hypocritical scapegoating that it gets versus other forms of substance abuse.

In a world where just about anyone can call themselves a “trainer,” Louie Simmons reigns as the “Godfather” of strength training. As a world-class powerlifter, Louie made a name for himself breaking numerous records and innovating strength through his Eastern-bloc training methodology. His “invite-only” gym in Columbus, Ohio (Westside Barbell) has has become the mecca for elite athletes looking to become the best in the world. But behind this 1,200 square-foot room where elite athletes undergo extraordinary physical transformations lies extreme training and non-stop action with Louie Simmons guiding through it all.

In our latest story, "State of Strength," we went to Westside Barbell and spent a morning with Louie and his guys training.

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Credit:
- Editor: Jon Sadrgilany
- Track: "Wonder Cycle" by Chris Zabriskie