// Westie Barbell Club
Powerlifting in West Roxbury
Powerlifting at Boston Iron Grit is a Westie Barbell Club class in West Roxbury built around four lifts: Deadlift, Squat, Strict Press and Bench Press, plus accessory movements that complement our strength development program. It started as a women's class and became popular with everyone. Tuesday & Thursday 9:30 AM, Wednesday & Friday 6:30 AM.
// Who it's for
This program fits you if…
- Anyone who wants to get seriously strong with a barbell
- First-time lifters — every lift starts with technique at light loads
- Athletes who want structured strength work alongside CrossFit or HYROX
- Members chasing physique goals through real strength development
// Inside a session
What a typical session includes
Prep & Activation
10 minTargeted warm-up for the day's main lift.
Main Lift
25 minDeadlift, squat, strict press or bench press at programmed progressions.
Accessory Work
20 minComplementary movements that build the strength program.
Core & Cool-Down
5 minTrunk work and mobility to finish.
Powerlifting — FAQs
No. Every lift starts with technique work at light loads, and progressions are individual.
Four main lifts — Deadlift, Squat, Strict Press and Bench Press — plus accessory movements that complement the strength program.
It started as a women's class and became popular with the fellas too — everyone is welcome.
Members who want to compete get meet-prep guidance; everyone else just gets strong.
// Talk to a Coach
Interested in Powerlifting?
Tell us a little about you and a coach will be in touch to help you get started — usually the same day.
Prefer to talk now? Call or text 617-637-8900
Not sure where to start?
Book a free goal review — a 20-minute conversation about your goals, history and the right first step. No pressure, no obligation.