About

Rockwell Barbell was founded in 2014 by Lawrence Scott in a run down factory basement off of the Chicago River. He sought out a more serious training environment focused on lifting hard and bettering yourself with the necessities rather than focusing on amenities and other distractions. In under a year, the gym had moved and expanded into a storefront along Clybourn Ave just North of Diversey.

In the next five year period the gym amassed over 12 full time trainers and obtained the entirety of the building by the end of 2020. Now they specialize in Powerlifting, Bodybuilding, Strength and Conditioning, Strongman and Corrective Exercise. In 2023 a Jiu Jitsu and Kickboxing Academy opened as well as a Physical Therapy Practice in 2024, all inside the walls of a gym with extremely humble beginnings.

After a decade it’s safe to say that Rockwell Barbell is a pillar to the Chicago community and will continue to help people get strong and stay healthy in a multitude of pathways.