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Reaching Sumo

Reaching Sumo

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

Max Effort Lower 1" Deficit Sumo Deadlift 1RMFront Banded Cambered Bar Good Morning 3x5-concentric out of chains-reset reps-torso = ~2-3" above parallel...

How-to: Recover

How-to: Recover

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

Restoration, we can all use more of it. Heading into Monday (max effort lower here at Westside), it is imperative any tight or sore muscles are addressed. Our...

Anchors Away!

Anchors Away!

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

FAQsQ: 'I go to a gym which does not have anchor points for banded deadlifts, is there a percentage for speed day I can use for straight weight instead?' A:...

Cheap Fix

Cheap Fix

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

Tow Chains. Seems simple, but these chains at Westside are used for concentric good mornings/squats/presses. They offer the security of a safety pin,...

Seldom used Press

Seldom used Press

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

Do you incline press?The Incline Press is excellent for building the shoulders and triceps( major movers in the bench). Here, we prefer to set a flat...

How we Fix it.

How we Fix it.

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

Bands can be challenging. At Westside 175lb pro style dumbbells hold down each side of the monolift to prevent it from tipping(it is not secured to the...

Some Extras

Some Extras

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

Lower Auxiliary SessionSled Pull x1/4mi-light weight-slight burn in the glutes the last ~100ydsATP March x3min, 4min-band tension only on carriage-90%...

No Problem

No Problem

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

FAQsQ: 'I train at a gym which doesn't allow bands or chains, how should I set up lower speed days?' A: If you are just starting out, wave your weights from...

Upper Volume

Upper Volume

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

Dynamic UpperFootball Bar Bench 9x5@45% 1RM-3x5 close grip-3x5 moderate grip-3x5 wide grip45º Incline DB Bench 4x12Tricep Pressdown 3x15Sled OH Extension x6...