RIP Louis Simmons 1947-2022, a well-known American powerlifter and @westsidebarbellofficial legendary strength coach who was one of only five lifters to total Elite in five different powerlifting weight classes, has sadly and unexpectedly passed away, on Thursday, March 24, 2022
Simmons competed in powerlifting for over 50 years. He has achieved a 920 pounds (420 kg) squat, a 600 pounds (270 kg) bench press, and a 722 pounds (327 kg) deadlift over the age of 50 years. He has totaled Elite in five different weight classes over almost four decades.
