Louie Simmons

New Age Wave

Westside Barbell June 24th, 2019 1 minute read

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

A typical 3 week wave set-up consists of...325-375lbs of band at top, depending on athlete height.

Change Up

Westside Barbell June 23rd, 2019 1 minute read

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

Yes we have a battle rope, but more likely than not our athletes are using the battle chain. We got this 42' long tow chain from our local Home Depot.No...

More Glutes!

Westside Barbell June 22nd, 2019 1 minute read

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

Glutes Lagging?...Using the ATP or a Banded Belt Squat Set-up perform this complex for 3 minutes straight:Sumo Push Throughs x10-squeezing and releasing the...

Taking a Percentage

Westside Barbell June 21st, 2019 1 minute read

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

FAQs"I see in the newsletter you guys are running 5's now as opposed to 2's. My question is what caused the shift?" We've found by keeping to a 3 week wave...

Never Ever

Westside Barbell June 20th, 2019 1 minute read

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

"Louie Simmons NEVER walked into the gym."-Louie SimmonsWhen it comes time to train, TRAIN. You've gone to the gym to work, not socialize.

Boarding

Westside Barbell June 19th, 2019 1 minute read

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

One of the easiest (and cheapest) ways to increase the lockout portion of the bench is to employ the board press.With a simple trip to your local...

Episode 39 - Louie Talks with Nick Showman

Westside Barbell June 18th, 2019 0 minute read

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

Top Shelf

Westside Barbell June 18th, 2019 1 minute read

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

High Incline Bench 1RM-moderate grip-we like an ~60º inclineHigh Incline Pause Bench 3x4-same setup as the 1RM-1sec pause at bottomUpright Williams...

Heavy Legs

Westside Barbell June 17th, 2019 1 minute read

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

Bow Bar Box Squat 1RM-1 chain per side (per 100lbs of straight bar 1RM)-front bands (attached at a 45º angle)-parallel box (2" below if raw...