EQUIPMENT
plate loaded and selectorized machines
squat racks AND COMPETITION COMBO RACKS
Lower and upper body isolation machines
dumbbells TO 120LB
cardio equipment - treadmills, bikes, rowers
20 YARDS OF TURF
CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT - HEAVY BAG, BATTLE ROPES, WEIGHTED SLED
ASSORTED BARBELLS- powerlifting, weightlifting, GENERAL FITNESS, AND specialty bars
Steel calibrated plates Olympic bumper plates/ STEEL LB PLATES
Olympic WEIGHTLIFTING platform WITH PREMIUM COMPETITION BUMPERS
Location
154 main st unit d salem nh 03079
Hours
Open 24/7 for members
CONTACT
CONTACT MANAGEMENT for questions, concerns, or to alter or cancel an existing membership. management will review your membership and respond within 48 hours.
ABOUT US
Odyssey Barbell Club opened in 2018 as a dedicated powerlifting gym with full competition-grade equipment. Over time as we’ve expanded in size, we’ve evolved into a fully equipped gym - adding a variety of machines and cardio options to support every type of lifter. We also offer Personal Training and Powerlifting Coaching, but without any pushy sales or commercial gym hassles. For over seven years we’ve stayed true to our mission: provide a clean, high-quality space with an uplifting environment and respectful members. We stay focused on constant improvement and meticulous care for the club, while giving members the freedom to train their own way.
Owned and Operated By Eric LaPointe- a strength coach and competitive drug-free powerlifter, along with a small dedicated team.
About the owner:
In 2008, shortly after leaving high school to start working, eric started lifting as a way to create structure while in a difficult environment. by age 18 he was out on his own, spending his time working and at the gym. From the start he has been committed to continuously keeping up to date with strength research and its application. in 2013, he self-coached his way to winning his natural Bodybuilding pro card, becoming the youngest pro in the ifpa at the time. in 2014 he started powerlifting, and after winning best lifter at his first meet, he went on to place 5th at nationals two months later. during this period he began programming for others as a hobby to gain experience. since then, he has competed at 10 consecutive national meets with many podium finishes, 6 arnold classic meets including a gold medal win, held american records in the deadlift as a jr and open lifter in the 75kg class, and won an open raw national title in 2022. His coaching success at nationals also earned him various “best team” awards in recent years.
in 2018 he opened odyssey barbell club. for the first 3 years he worked a full time job and coached a full roster of athletes while managing the gym as it gained traction. odyssey has since earned a reputation as a premier powerlifting gym, known for its clean-cut, respectful culture where members take pride in the space and each other, and for its energetic atmosphere.
eric also serves as a co- State chair for usa powerlifting and works to develop new referees and welcome new lifters to the sport in new hampshire.
since 2019 he also has regularly directed meets at odyssey, running over 25 SUCCESSFUL meets to date. since his first time directing and giving lifters their choice of walkout songs, he has consistently innovated and improved the lifters experience, playing a major role in raising the standard for local meet production around new england.
Eric lives in salem nh, nearby to his gym, with his wife amanda, and their cat, bub.