RiverCity Barbell was founded in 2012 by Jim and Nicole Phillips and Zac Whalen.  Our original purpose was to provide a training facility for a small group of friends who were all competing in powerlifting.  Once we were up and running, we quickly realized that the demand for such a space extended beyond just active powerlifters, and included bodybuilders, crossfit athletes, olympic lifters, strongman, and anyone else who liked the idea of being part of a community based strength training facility.  Our journey has taken us from several locations, with us eventually ending in Dayton Kentucky.  We always joke that the gym operates like a giant bake sale - meaning that the membership dues pay for the space and the essential bills, and the powerlifting meets that we host act as our primary fundraiser to cover winter heating bills, equipment upkeep and additions, and any unexpected costs of running a business.   As a gym, RiverCity Barbell is proud to have 18 lifters who have achieved Elite totals, and 11 lifters who have totaled Pro in the sport of powerlifting.  We are also proud to have helped to form lifelong friendships, marriages, career changes, networking opportunities and countless hours of fun for our members.