Last weekend we took the podcast on a trip over to Fulton Market to Checkeditout and talked to Jenny Rhoades Andy Bizub Scott Nacheman Haas Elmaz
We talked about what it means to have a community full of like minded people whether that be in the gym or building a unique car culture with the people you know and love. Giving people around you the same opportunity to recreate that over and over again with others. The loyalty and reliability that comes from those interactions that travels well outside car events, into people’s daily lives.
We got into what good leadership is and what it can develop by growing together as a group. Checked It Out has become much more than a mainstay for Chicagoans as well as nationally and internationally at this point.
Mixing cars, music, art, charity, media through photo/video all in the heart of our very own neighborhoods here in the city.
Thanks for the opportunity to be a part of CIO again this year, can’t wait for 2027.
You can find the podcast on YouTube or Spotify just search Rockwell Barbell Podcast!!
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Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from Rockwell Barbell, Gym/Physical Fitness Center, 2861 N Clybourn Avenue, Chicago, IL.
Gym/Personal Training Facility specializing in Powerlifting/Strongman/Bodybuilding/Mobility/Flexibility/Strength & Conditioning/Endurance/Martial Arts/Sport Specific and Running
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08/29/2026
SSB Full Throttle CASH AWARDS!!!
Heaviest overall squat: $1,000
Best squat by dot:
Female: $500
Male: $500
Neutral: $500
Most Interesting Lifter: $250
Much more news to came in September!!!
Register now on lifting cast or visit our website in our link tree in our profile!!! Tell your friends to come watch you go all out on the SSB and let’s party afterwards!!!!
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Lawrence Scott
Matt Blankenberger
Taylor Sharp
08/19/2026
Holy Hell is this going to be awesome!!! Our first ever SSB max out for cash event.
Cash prizes for heaviest over all squat as well as heaviest squat per class.
Not only are we maxing out with the notorious SSB but we are also making things VERY interesting by mixing weight classes and age groups.
One of our mantras at RWBB is embracing inconvenience and this event is exactly that!!
Cash prizes will be announced soon as well as other details.
Visit www.liftingcast.com and search: The Rockwell Barbell SSB Full Throttle to register.
Soon there will be a link in our link tree as well as a link on our website www.rockwellbarbell.com
More info coming soon!!!
📍Info:
October 16th
6pm-9pm lifting
9-12am after party (details announced soon)
Ali ⛓
Grant Craig
Taylor Sharp
Lawrence Scott
Matt Blankenberger
08/19/2026
Holy Hell is this going to be awesome!!! Our first ever SSB max out for cash event.
Cash prizes for heaviest over all squat as well as heaviest squat per class.
Not only are we maxing out with the notorious SSB but we are also making things VERY interesting by mixing weight classes and age groups.
One of our mantras at RWBB is embracing inconvenience and this event is exactly that!!
Cash prizes will be announced soon as well as other details.
Visit www.liftingcast.com and search: The Rockwell Barbell SSB Full Throttle to register.
Soon there will be a link in our link tree as well as a link on our website www.rockwellbarbell.com
More info coming soon!!!
📍Info:
October 16th
6pm-9pm lifting
9-12am after party (details announced soon)
Ali ⛓
Grant Craig
Taylor Sharp
Lawrence Scott
Matt Blankenberger
Last weekend .scott had on the podcast to talk about the upcoming 2026 .io event and the release of the book ‘Off the Map’.
They talk about this year’s exciting changes to the CIO event and what spectators can look forward to from specific new cars to different activites people can get into themselves.
They cover the OTM book, it’s stunning photos, details about the people involved and how book captures Chicago’s greatly unique car culture.
They also discuss popularity/criticism as well as some of their other interests such as music as well as their personal background and educational influences on what they’re doing today.
Give it a listen on YouTube or Spotify just search ‘Rockwell Barbell Podcast’
07/31/2026
Pink on black Stay Pi**ed reprint. Limited run on these get them while you can.
www.rockwellbarbell.com
Patrick Sullivan
07/19/2026
STAY PI**ED in hot pink. Coming late July/early August!!!
Exploding House Printing
07/06/2026
Join us on July 25 for the 7th Midwest Challenge!!
Whether you’re stepping on the platform for the first time or adding another meet to your lifting career, we’re excited to bring together athletes, coaches, friends, and supporters for a great day of powerlifting and community.
📅 July 25- 9am.
📍 Rockwell Barbell | Chicago, IL
🏋️Powerlifting United Sanctioned
We look forward to seeing familiar faces and welcoming new ones as we spend the day doing what we love alongside each other.
Registration is open now and we’d love to have you join us! Spectators welcome. $20 dollars at the door and $15.00 for RWBB members.
See everyone soon!!
Episode #55 is now up!! Lawrence Scott Matt Blankenberger had on good friend & Illinois State Chair of Powerlifting United Taylor Sharp to talk about her roll in the PLU, the past/future of powerlifting, meet directing, her lifting influences growing up and her time here as a veteran member of RWBB.
Check it out on YouTube and Spotify, search Rockwell Barbell Podcast. Download, like and subscribe!!
05/26/2026
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2861 N Clybourn Avenue
Chicago, IL
60618
Opening Hours
| Monday | 6am - 9pm |
| Tuesday | 6am - 9pm |
| Wednesday | 6am - 9pm |
| Thursday | 6am - 9pm |
| Friday | 6am - 9pm |
| Saturday | 6am - 9pm |
| Sunday | 6am - 9pm |