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Upper Core

Upper Core

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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...

What it is Bro

What it is Bro

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

We define the Conjugate System as a constant rotation of stimulus in order to avoid accommodation.We accomplish this by constantly rotating through...

Bench.

Bench.

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

Max Effort UpperStraight Bar Bench 1RM-bench grip-competition pause2 Board Straight Bar Bench 3xMax Reps-80% 1RM just found-2 finger widths closer (each...

2nd Serving

2nd Serving

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

Max Effort Day 2nd Session: Sled Pull x1/4mi (15% 1RM Back Squat)🔸Inverse Curl 3x10🔸Cable Low Row 3x15🔸Banded Pull Through 5x50 Simple and to the point....