Westside Barbell

Big Back

Westside Barbell March 20th, 2019 1 minute read

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

Auxiliary Back Work Session:Sled Pull x1/4 mile-holding 40lb med ball high on clavicle and chinPlate Loaded Machine Seated Row 3x6(each arm)-palms facing...

Sprints

Westside Barbell March 20th, 2019 1 minute read

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

"Heavy weights are a marathon, not a sprint."-Louie SimmonsThere will be another training session. Train OPTIMAL.

Glutes

Westside Barbell March 19th, 2019 1 minute read

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

Posterior Chain Strength and Prehab1️⃣Sled Pull x10 Trips-1 trip = 60m down AND 60m back (120m total)-keeping glutei tight-holding 40lb med ball low on...

Rome

Westside Barbell March 18th, 2019 1 minute read

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

"Without a plan, we plan to fail."-Louie SimmonsSet short, medium, and long term goals.Rome was not built overnight.

The Westside Barbell Template For Athletic Development

Westside Barbell March 17th, 2019 25 minute read

Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training for Sports | Strength Training Methods

This is a free-of-charge publication from Westside Barbell to assist coaches and trainers in creating faster, stronger and less injury prone athletes, by...

Extension Volume

Westside Barbell March 17th, 2019 1 minute read

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

Remember:80% of total volume of each training session comes from special exercises (non-barbell) in order to efficiently strengthen weak areas.

Warm Training

Westside Barbell March 16th, 2019 1 minute read

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

Dynamic LowerSled Pull x8 Trips-no rest-light weight baby1️⃣Dynamic Box Squat 12x2@50%1RM-bow bar-bands (~25% additional accommodating resistance at...

Get a Grip

Westside Barbell March 15th, 2019 1 minute read

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

We've received a good number of questions regarding grip.At Westside we believe in grip work from ALL angles.Keep in mind the forearm includes flexors,...

Deload

Westside Barbell March 14th, 2019 1 minute read

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

Max Effort Lower Deload Day1️⃣Safety Squat Bar Good Morning 1x3-sumo or conventional stance (whichever is non dominant pulling position)-keep mid/upper...