Westside Barbell

Poor Man's Bar

Poor Man's Bar

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

For those of you who do not have cambered bench bars, remember this rule of thumb... For every 1" of camber, pause for the equal amount of seconds on the...

Tools

Tools

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

We've received questions regarding Strongman, and which bars we have them use: -Smooth 89lb Fat Bar(this is a custom bar which not only neutralizes grip...

Arm Mass Rotation

Arm Mass Rotation

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

-Bench Press Auxiliaries-In week 2 of this tricep auxiliary progression... The Straight Bar is traded out for the Football Bar, while an extra set and rep...

Erectors

Erectors

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

Max Effort LowerPin #3 Conventional Rack Pull 1RM-against quadded monster minis-go as long as possible without a belt(while maintaining good...

Remember:

Remember:

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

Max Effort = High Intensity, Low VolumeDynamic Effort = Moderate Intensity, Moderate to High VolumeWhile these guidelines are relative from lifter to...

Straight Bar Speed

Straight Bar Speed

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

Dynamic LowerStraight Bar Back Squat 10x3@60%-Average and Strong bands downward-Light bands forward-parallel boxPin #3 Conventional Rack Pull 4x8-heels...

3/4 Arm Mass

3/4 Arm Mass

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

-Bench Press Auxiliaries-These auxiliaries are to be done during the main training session following the lifter's/athlete's repetition method.Main...

Off the Floor

Off the Floor

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

Max Effort LowerSumo/Conventional Deadlift w/Monster Minis 1RM-pulling whichever is weakerBully Cambered Bar Concentric Good Morning 3x5-bar suspended in...

Upper Tier

Upper Tier

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

Dynamic UpperStraight Bar Bench 9x5@50% 1RM-against mini bands-3x5 moderate grip-3x5 bench grip-3x5 wide gripDB Bench 2x10, 2x20-keeping arms at...