Westside Barbell

Unique Lats

Unique Lats

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

The back is an unique muscle group. It must be trained from a multitude of angles to elicit its' full potential when it comes to bar control. Constantly...

Math...oy

Math...oy

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

If you want the best results, you must put forth your best effort. Omitting the math in the Westside System is a sure fire way to diminish your returns,...

Power #s

Power #s

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

Many underestimate how invaluable power racks are to a true Westside Conjugate strength facility. Every pin hole is a record. These can range from...

Assessing the Assessment

Assessing the Assessment

Westside Barbell 16 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods

  As a follow on from the last article written, I contacted over 30 professional strength coaches to engage in a conversation about the topic of...

Westside for Raw Lifters: Choosing the Right Accessories to Maximize Results

Westside for Raw Lifters: Choosing the Right Accessories to Maximize Results

Westside Barbell 6 minute read

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

By: Burley Hawk  The main exercise of a training day, whether it is a squat, bench, or deadlift, is what most lifters believe to be the pinnacle of the...

Conjugate Raw™

Conjugate Raw™

Westside Barbell 8 minute read

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

 By: Burley Hawk The Westside Method, also known as the Conjugate Method, is a program that is often times misunderstood in the raw powerlifting...

The Science of the Physical Environment: Understanding why optimal mobility is critical to optimal function

The Science of the Physical Environment: Understanding why optimal mobility is critical to optimal function

Westside Barbell 8 minute read

Injury | Recovery | Strength Training Methods | Training Methods & Techniques

 By: John Quint NMT ART CAFS To understand why optimal mobility is so critical for us, we need to know exactly what mobility is. Mobility is defined...

Training Methods

Training Methods

Westside Barbell 10 minute read

Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods | Strength Training Program

        This statement is still present in the world of athletics and strength… Why? The answer is simple; a proper understanding of the Westside...

Out of the Groove

Westside Barbell 3 minute read

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

  In strength and conditioning, we sometimes get too wrapped up in trying to mimic sports-specific movements in our weight rooms, which can be a huge...