I (Ben Gianacakos) began lifting weights at around 9 years old. What started as a way to get better at football turned into a passion for being strong. I have competed sporadically across 3 decades and experience the change in powerlifting eras. From my early days in WABDL, competing raw in multi-ply push/pull meets, to my recent return to the sport in my early 40s, I've seen the evolution of this sport first hand.
Olympia Barbell is my love letter to the sport, where OGs can wrap up, hop in a multi-ply suit, and squat out of a monolift all while modern lifters follow their science based programming hitting IPF standards on power bars in combo racks. I strive for these worlds to collide and form one cohesive, high intensity, competition environment.
Competition - Our environment encourages members to compete every day. We want a culture of strength, encouragement, and daily competition.
Community - We help each other get better. Through a private Discord you can get form checks, ask for spotters, or invite other members to cheer on your next PR.
Respect - Everyone is welcome and nobody should be uncomfortable in our gym - this a space for everyone to get strong. Additionally, we respect our space and leave it better than we found it.
Exclusivity - Everyone is welcome, but we have hard membership caps. Nobody should ever wait for a barbell, rack, or platform.
We offer nothing but world class equipment in our space.
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