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Never Afraid

Never Afraid

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

Never be afraid to try new methods. Most recently, we have had success utilizing the MARRs Bar for good mornings and squats. Also, Peter Bremer visited...

Hips Don't Lie

Hips Don't Lie

Chris Walden 1 minute read

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

Are you doing enough hip/glute accessories?At Westside as we are primarily a training facility which competes in multiply, living and dyng by hip and...

Multi Erector

Multi Erector

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

Max Effort LowerPin #2 Conventional Rack Pull 1RM-hold for a 2sec count at top(competition pause)Sled Pull x3 Trips-1 trip = 60m down AND back-remain...

Why so Good?

Why so Good?

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

FAQsQ: 'What is a good alternative for reverse hyperextensions?' A: Give ultra high rep good mornings a go, aiming for 100-150 PER SET. We like doing them...

Cambered Back

Cambered Back

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

Dynamic LowerSafety Squat Bar Box Squat 5x5@50% 1RM-front bands-box set to competition depthBully Cambered Bar Good Morning 5x5-each set is a good burn (1-2...

Tricep Challege

Tricep Challege

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

TRICEP CHALLENGEAscending Giant Set-Close Grip Machine Press x10-Straight Bar JM Press x15-DB Rollbacks x20-EZ Attachment Tricep Pushdown x25-Close Grip...

Arm Mass Finishers

Arm Mass Finishers

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

-Bench Press Auxiliaries-In the final week of this tricep progression... The Football Bar stays with a final added set. Additionally, the pause is removed...

Poor Man's Bar

Poor Man's Bar

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

For those of you who do not have cambered bench bars, remember this rule of thumb... For every 1" of camber, pause for the equal amount of seconds on the...

Tools

Tools

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

We've received questions regarding Strongman, and which bars we have them use: -Smooth 89lb Fat Bar(this is a custom bar which not only neutralizes grip...