About

Rockwell Barbell was founded in 2014 by Lawrence Scott in a 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 North of Diversey.

In the next five year period the gym amassed over 15 trainers and obtained the entirety of the building by the end of 2021. Now they specialize in Powerlifting, Sport Specific Training, Strength and Conditioning, Strongman and Corrective Exercise. In 2023 a Jiu Jitsu and Kickboxing Academy opened as well adding to the list of passions that the gym shares.

After a decade, Rockwell Barbell is now a pillar to the Chicago community and will continue to help people get strong and stay healthy in a multitude of pathways.