Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
Rack Pull Bars.Always ensure the bar used for rack pulls is one which is already bent from years of heavy usage. At Westside, these are designated by a...
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
Monolift Bands.In the beginning, they were single looped around the just the base. Then came the addition of the 4x4". Most recently, a 4x1" was placed...
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
Chains. At Westside they come in 3/8", 5/8", and 3/4" variety(even a pair of anchor chains coming in at 70lbs a piece). Each holds their own purpose for max...
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
Max Effort Lower 1" Deficit Sumo Deadlift 1RMFront Banded Cambered Bar Good Morning 3x5-concentric out of chains-reset reps-torso = ~2-3" above parallel...
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
Restoration, we can all use more of it. Heading into Monday (max effort lower here at Westside), it is imperative any tight or sore muscles are addressed. Our...
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
FAQsQ: 'I go to a gym which does not have anchor points for banded deadlifts, is there a percentage for speed day I can use for straight weight instead?' A:...
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
Tow Chains. Seems simple, but these chains at Westside are used for concentric good mornings/squats/presses. They offer the security of a safety pin,...
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
Do you incline press?The Incline Press is excellent for building the shoulders and triceps( major movers in the bench). Here, we prefer to set a flat...
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
Bands can be challenging. At Westside 175lb pro style dumbbells hold down each side of the monolift to prevent it from tipping(it is not secured to the...
