Westside Barbell

The Same

Westside Barbell February 10th, 2019 1 minute read

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

“Just when your body has all the answers,change the questions”-Louie SimmonsAvoiding accommodation to an exercise/auxiliary is a key component of the...

Suspension

Westside Barbell February 9th, 2019 1 minute read

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

Suspended good mornings are a great way to increase back strength out of the bottom of the pull.These are done at Westside every 4-5 weeks on Max Effort days...

Flooring

Westside Barbell February 8th, 2019 1 minute read

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

Floor press is a MUST for those lagging at the top of the bench.Rotate a floor press variation into your max effort days 3 of every 4 weeks of the month.If...

ATP Pull

Westside Barbell February 7th, 2019 1 minute read

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

A Max Effort Lower session using the ATP for y’all.1️⃣ATP Conventional Deadlift 1RM🔸45% 1RM straight weight on the bar🔸to increase weight, ONLY add...

Possible

Westside Barbell February 6th, 2019 1 minute read

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

Yes. It is cold outside.Yes. There is ice and snow.These facts do not excuse you from not raising your GPP through sled and wheelbarrow work.Yes, you can...

Death

Westside Barbell February 5th, 2019 1 minute read

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

Posterior Chain Challenge1️⃣Select your favorite max out song.2️⃣Load a Reverse Hyper of choice with 40% of your deadlift 1RM.3️⃣Perform movement for the...

Eyes

Westside Barbell February 4th, 2019 1 minute read

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

The eyes dictate where the body goes. When the motion of sitting BACK into the squat begins, affix the eyes FORWARD, not necessarily up. Doing so will...

Wide to Narrow

Westside Barbell February 3rd, 2019 1 minute read

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

“A wide squat will translate to a narrow, a narrow doesn’t necessarily translate to a wide.”-Louie SimmonsMore often than not in terms of a raw or...

Thick Chest

Westside Barbell February 1st, 2019 1 minute read

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

1️⃣Dynamic Bench 9x3🔸Bow Bar🔸3x3 close🔸3x3 moderate🔸3x3 wide grip🔸bands or chains2️⃣Bamboo Bar Bench 4x20🔸1st set bench grip🔸2nd set 1 finger w...