I am Charlie Wilson, the founder and owner of Wyreside Barbell. Everyone who knows me, knows I am passionate about my training. You might even say I am obsessed with training, I live and breathe it and love everything related to training. My dream has always been to own my own gym and Wyreside Barbell is me living my dream.

I started training at 17 years old weighing 9 stone when I joined Unique Fitness in Kidderminster. I remained a loyal member there right until its closure in July 2022. For me and for many other people Unique Fitness was a second home and a place that birthed many passions. Credit is due to the legendary Steve Knight for facilitating such an atmospheric gym and building a community of serious trainers. Now it’s my turn to give back and put my heart and soul into creating a gym that has an atmosphere and people can call home.

I have competed in powerlifting, strongman, and bodybuilding. My training routine focuses on building strength and improving muscular definition. Powerlifting is my biggest passion but I like to integrate elements of bodybuilding within my training. I have had many accolades in competitive powerlifting most recently winning the GPC British Championships for the under 90kg open class. I have also won World Championships and broke British records. I have competed in Bodybuilding and qualified for the British Finals. In 2021 I competed in Kidderminster’s Strongest Man and after winning the competition was named Kidderminster’s Strongest Man.

My sights are now set on operating a gym that allows others to push themselves to their limits and achieve the greatest success. I am determined to build a strong community and infuse a passion for training.

If you want to be part of something epic, come and visit Team Wyreside.

Strong wishes,

Charlie