Intense Barbell Club

Intense Barbell Club The STRONGEST powerlifting gym in North Central West Virginia. Certified USPA training facility taking aspiring athletes to the NEXT level.

IBC meets every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 9 am and 4-6 pm to train the squat, bench press and deadlift. Intense Barbell Club/”IBC” is a strength group focusing on the powerlifting movements as the foundation of their program. We utilize many different training programs to reach our desired strength goals. Owner Johnny Layne holds a powerlifting certification from Westside Barbell, at

tended the EliteFTS Learn to Train seminar and is CrossFit Olympic Lifting certified through Coach Mike Burgener. Coach JL has over 20 years of competitive powerlifting experience and is intent on building the best powerlifting team in WV.

IBC member Hannah Sandy competed in her first ever strongwoman competition! Here’s a little recap in her words. We’re pr...
04/03/2019

IBC member Hannah Sandy competed in her first ever strongwoman competition! Here’s a little recap in her words. We’re proud of you Hannah! “My first strongwoman competition is in the books. I didn't win, but I certainly didn't lose. I put a 150 # mouser block over the bar, carried a 455 # yoke, and pulled a Jeep then a boat. I'm disappointed I didn't get the shiny trophy, but proud that I stepped out and did something that I never thought I could. So thankful to be able to compete with such amazing women and to have the support of such wonderful people. I'll be back. I'll be stronger. I'll get the shiny trophy. ”

   with ・・・Beginning Monday, April 1st, we will begin our “Fit Happens” 9 a.m. specialty class time. Join us Monday thro...
03/20/2019

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Beginning Monday, April 1st, we will begin our “Fit Happens” 9 a.m. specialty class time. Join us Monday through Thursday at 9 a.m. every week and get fit with our new class line-up:

Ab-Mazing Monday - core work
BLT (Butt, Legs & Thighs) Day
Hump Day/Pump Day - Upper Body
Hell’s Bells - kettlebells, dumbbells, barbells - you name it, we’re gonna move them

Although these classes will help target specific areas, it is important to know that you cannot burn fat in specific areas of your body. Our goal is to get your body in cardiovascular shape so that you can burn fat all over your body, while dedicating specific days each week to targeted areas so you can be assured you are getting a full-body workout throughout the week. $60/month for Fit Happens members ($50 for registrations prior to April 1st) for access to 9 a.m. class time only
CrossFit Members - FREE
$25 add-on for IBC/Open Gym memberships
$10 drop-in fee for non-members

The newly redesigned Intense Attire website is now up!  Thanks to  for a much needed upgrade. ⠀⠀Go over to Intenseattire...
02/17/2019

The newly redesigned Intense Attire website is now up! Thanks to for a much needed upgrade. ⠀

Go over to Intenseattire.com and check it out⠀

Our boy Gary Harrison finally stepped back onto the platform this September after a little break from competing, at  Ann...
12/15/2018

Our boy Gary Harrison finally stepped back onto the platform this September after a little break from competing, at Annual Barfight. Gary hit a 557 pound squat, a 419 pound bench and a smooth 628 pound deadlift to total over 1600 with a 1604 total in the 275 pound weight class; which was enough to secure the win ! Pictured with Gary are teammates Sam Robinson and Spencer Flanagan who are both USPA certifies judges, teammates Austin Cain and Nathan Grimmett , who came to support and spot-load, and in the middle; big dawg Johnny Layne, the meet director and international judge.

This year we had an athlete get the opportunity to compete at the national level. Nathan Grimmett competed at the Drug-T...
12/12/2018

This year we had an athlete get the opportunity to compete at the national level. Nathan Grimmett competed at the Drug-Tested National Championship held in Charleston, WV. There was a huge field, and Nate rose to the challenge and put up some huge numbers. He posted a 529 pound squat, a 325 pound bench press, and a MASSIVE 634 pound deadlift to get the win in the Junior 18-19 weight class at 198. There are BIG THINGS in this guys future. Good job Nate!

2018 is winding down so we would like to reflect on some of our athletes’ performances from this year! Former IBC athlet...
12/10/2018

2018 is winding down so we would like to reflect on some of our athletes’ performances from this year! Former IBC athlete and forever IBC family Kelsey Fink kicked off the 2018 powerlifting season in April at the MASS fit expo in Tyson’s Corner, VA. Kelsey weighed in at 142 pounds and totaled 716 pounds which was good enough for a first place win in her weight class and division!
Pictured with Kelsey: the administrative team and IBC club Owners Johnny and Mindy Layne.

IBC athlete  took first in his division yesterday at the drug tested WV State Championship in Fairmont WV! Great job Mar...
12/09/2018

IBC athlete took first in his division yesterday at the drug tested WV State Championship in Fairmont WV! Great job Mark 💪🏼

Intense Barbell Club is opening up an order for the club shirt for a limited time. If anyone is interested click the lin...
10/10/2018

Intense Barbell Club is opening up an order for the club shirt for a limited time. If anyone is interested click the link below !

I'm organizing our Custom Ink order. You can pay me online. Thanks!

Intense Attire belts are now in stock and just in time for the 6th Annual Bar Fight this weekend at Layne Performance Ce...
09/26/2018

Intense Attire belts are now in stock and just in time for the 6th Annual Bar Fight this weekend at Layne Performance Center in Fairmont, WV! This top of the line belt is made by none other than Pioneer Powerlifting (arguably the best belt maker hands down).⠀

This belt is 13mm thickness and 4" width and features the "Pioneer" cut which offers staggered holes for the ultimate size adjustments. ⠀

Now until this weekend only we are offing $20 off this high end belt! Order your belt online at www.intenseattire.com or pick one up at the Bar Fight this weekend (sizes and quantities are limited). Online order use coupon code "BARFIGHT" to receive your discount. ⠀
*In stock belts only offered at the meet this weekend. Online orders are direct shipped from Pioneer.⠀

@ Layne Performance Center

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Address

35 Coal Bank Hill Rd
Fairmont, WV
26554

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 11am
5pm - 7pm
Tuesday 12pm - 1pm
Wednesday 9am - 11am
5pm - 7pm
Thursday 12pm - 1pm
Friday 9am - 11am
5pm - 7pm

Telephone

+16814045459

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