THE DEVIL!
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
The Devil is in the Details.Keep in mind when going through dynamic/auxiliaries, keep the position you are striving for in mind, as this will dictate...
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Mainstay Product
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
At Westside, Dumbbells are a mainstay.In order to balance weaknesses, single arm work is routinely rotated in. This is most likely in the form of tricep...
Simple Fix
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
It may seem simple, but for a big bench, push-ups are a main stay.At Westside, we perform them from the floor, in rings, and using specialty bars set...
NFL Combine Bench
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
Max Effort Upper225 Rep Test 1xMax Reps-bench grip*with Texas Power bars, at Westside it is usually 230 or 235lbs4 Board Bench 3x5-moderate grip-~100lbs...
No More
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
Quick reminder, extra sessions on the back end of the day should be no more than 30min. These sessions include isolation moves to not only strengthen...
Get to it.
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
We've received a good number of questions on if we warm-up/stretch/foam roll/or activate before the main lift.While at Westside we do not go do dynamic or...
Gear.
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
FAQsQ: 'How often do lifters at Westside wear full squat suits and bench shirts?' A: Lifters always wear briefs whether dynamic or max effort day. Squat...
Straight Speed
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
Dynamic LowerStraight Bar Box Squat 10x3@50%-forward AND downward bands-emphasize pushing upper the back into the bar-competition depth box heightPin #3...
Which for What?
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
Know your tools.Here's how we've been using bars for Max/Dynamic Effort Lower recently: -MARRs Bar: high to ultra high rep good mornings-Bow Bar: dynamic...