In a world dominated by quick fixes and trendy diets, one young entrepreneur is returning to the basics — brute strength, discipline, and a commitment to health. Bobby Scott is a devoted father and the founder of Heavy Metal Strength, a powerlifting-focused gym changing lives one rep at a time.
Located in Bartlett, Heavy Metal Strength isn’t your typical gym filled with treadmills and fad equipment. It’s a gritty, no-nonsense training ground where the iron never lies. Scott opened the gym in 2023 with a clear mission: to enhance people’s quality of life through strength. This mission has become the gym’s culture and the foundation of everything he does.
“I believe strength is the cornerstone of health,” says Scott. “When you’re stronger, you move, feel, and live better. It’s not just about lifting heavy weights — it’s about lifting yourself up and fighting for a healthier future.”
Scott’s journey began in college after a health scare motivated him to take better care of himself. “I started running and took a jogging class at the University of Memphis. During this time, I declared my major as exercise science.” After college, he coached at several gyms around town but always knew he wanted to establish his own brick-and-mortar location. What began as a personal transformation quickly evolved into a mission to help others do the same.
Today, Heavy Metal Strength caters to everyone from beginners who have never touched a barbell to competitive powerlifters chasing new personal records. The gym has its own powerlifting team that competes annually throughout the region. Scott takes pride in coaching every client with the same passion and intensity, teaching proper technique, building strength progressively, and, most importantly, promoting long-term health.
But it’s not just about lifting weights; it’s about lifestyle. Scott emphasizes the importance of nutrition in combating obesity. “Obesity and weight issues are common in the South, and I think it’s important that we educate people on how to take care of themselves.” Bobby trains hard but also highlights the importance of real food, sustainable habits, and fueling our bodies like machines built for strength.
He and his wife have a two-year-old child, and for fellow fathers, he serves as an inspiration, proving that you don’t have to sacrifice your health or goals when family life begins — in fact, that’s when it matters most.
This Father’s Day, Scott hopes his story reminds dads everywhere that strength isn’t just measured in pounds lifted — it’s measured in the life you build for your family. He encourages others who want to pursue their dreams to focus on the idea of “What’s the best that could happen?” instead of the worst; it’s all about taking that risk. At Heavy Metal Strength, every rep is a step toward a better future that is powered by purpose, fueled by discipline, and strengthened by love.
To learn more, visit Heavymetalstrength.com.
By Amanda Tompkins
Photo by Tindall Stephens
