Westside Barbell

Injury?

Injury?

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

At Westside, rarely do we have an injury.This is due to the utilization of the bamboo bar, battle ropes, and ultra high rep (100+/set) banded work done...

The Board Idea

The Board Idea

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

The board press...The idea behind it is to simulate a higher touch point of the body while absorbing the force through the board as though it is the...

Yoked Grip

Yoked Grip

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

Strongman train much? Here's a way we do...A favorite here is using the War Wagon Barrow for 100 feet one way with max weight. When it gets heavy enough,...

Upper Core

Upper Core

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

Push-ups are one of the most potent upper body exercises when executed correctly.At Westside we do them with the bar set low in the power rack, typically with...

Skin the Cat

Skin the Cat

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

Always pursue a more optimal pathOutside of books, understand that athletics and training are physical sciences.There are many ways to skin the cat, and...

Chuck T's

Chuck T's

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

We didn't invent them, we just love themHigh top Chuck Taylors. Virtually the only shoe we use to squat and pull in. With their flat sole, one can stay...

How we do Bamboo

How we do Bamboo

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

Bamboo Bar WorkFor the tendons, ligaments, and soft tissue of the shoulders, there is nothing better. We prefer 4-6 sets of 30-50 reps for restoration,...

Horseshoe Pump

Horseshoe Pump

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

Tricep FinisherAscending Giant Set x2-Close grip bench x15-Lying dual db tricep extension x20-Tricep rope cable pushdown x25-Banded overhead extension...

Only 3min.

Only 3min.

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

Some of the strongest men and women in the world have been literally brought to their knees in the ATP inside 3 minutes.Conjured out of Louie's mind, the...