Westside Barbell

Gear.

Gear.

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods

FAQsQ: 'How often do lifters at Westside wear full squat suits and bench shirts?' A: Lifters always wear briefs whether dynamic or max effort day. Squat...

Straight Speed

Straight Speed

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Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods

Dynamic LowerStraight Bar Box Squat 10x3@50%-forward AND downward bands-emphasize pushing upper the back into the bar-competition depth box heightPin #3...

Which for What?

Which for What?

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods

Know your tools.Here's how we've been using bars for Max/Dynamic Effort Lower recently: -MARRs Bar: high to ultra high rep good mornings-Bow Bar: dynamic...

Never Afraid

Never Afraid

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Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods

Never be afraid to try new methods. Most recently, we have had success utilizing the MARRs Bar for good mornings and squats. Also, Peter Bremer visited...

Multi Erector

Multi Erector

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Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods

Max Effort LowerPin #2 Conventional Rack Pull 1RM-hold for a 2sec count at top(competition pause)Sled Pull x3 Trips-1 trip = 60m down AND back-remain...

Why so Good?

Why so Good?

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Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods

FAQsQ: 'What is a good alternative for reverse hyperextensions?' A: Give ultra high rep good mornings a go, aiming for 100-150 PER SET. We like doing them...

Cambered Back

Cambered Back

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Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods

Dynamic LowerSafety Squat Bar Box Squat 5x5@50% 1RM-front bands-box set to competition depthBully Cambered Bar Good Morning 5x5-each set is a good burn (1-2...

Tricep Challege

Tricep Challege

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Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods

TRICEP CHALLENGEAscending Giant Set-Close Grip Machine Press x10-Straight Bar JM Press x15-DB Rollbacks x20-EZ Attachment Tricep Pushdown x25-Close Grip...

Arm Mass Finishers

Arm Mass Finishers

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Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods

-Bench Press Auxiliaries-In the final week of this tricep progression... The Football Bar stays with a final added set. Additionally, the pause is removed...