Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
Unilateral Work...While the classic lifts of the squat, bench, and deadlift are total body lifts, don't discount the power of unilateral work. While performing...
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
Lower Back TightnessOne time or another if you've been in this game, you've had lower back tightness(at times this can be a due to a locked psoas). At...
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
FAQsQ: Does Westside use bands or chains more as accommodating resistance for dynamic effort squats?A: We prefer the use of bands on Friday's as we get the...
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
Platforms on the ATPAt times we do this for athletes to go through lateral step ups.For lifters we do this to provide a slight increase in the band tension on...
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
Strength Speed is trained at slow velocity. For more, look at Hill’s Equation. Look at the force-velocity relation, which states that motion velocity...
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
Dynamic Lower Bow Bar Box Squat 5x5@50% 1RM-downward bands (tension = ~25% of 1RM at top)-stance = 1 foot width wider than normal-box = competition depthATP...
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
Rack Pull Bars.Always ensure the bar used for rack pulls is one which is already bent from years of heavy usage. At Westside, these are designated by a...
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
Monolift Bands.In the beginning, they were single looped around the just the base. Then came the addition of the 4x4". Most recently, a 4x1" was placed...
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
Chains. At Westside they come in 3/8", 5/8", and 3/4" variety(even a pair of anchor chains coming in at 70lbs a piece). Each holds their own purpose for max...
