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Dumbbells for Triceps

Dumbbells for Triceps

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

If you are a fan of dumbbells keep in mind today to not be afraid of using them in different positions. Keeping all 4 heads connected (pictured above)...

Back Half

Back Half

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

Dynamic LowerBow Bar Box Squat 10x2@50% 1RM-~25% accommodating resistance from band tension-box = parallel4" Deficit Conventional Deadlift 5x5-reset...

3 Steps to Gainz

3 Steps to Gainz

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

1)Find your weakness.2)Find the exercise(s) which expose it.3)Use the ones which make you surprised you cannot do more.

Specialize

Specialize

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

Being a 'Bench Specialist' is more than just benching, it means training the whole body (yes legs too) to generate force from the floor and translating it...

A Simple Philosophy

A Simple Philosophy

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

You're either being pushed,Or the one pushing.

20% and Counting?

20% and Counting?

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

FAQs "Does the 80/20% rule (main/auxiliary volume) include the accommodating resistance?" The accommodating resistance whether bands or chains should not...

External Motivation

External Motivation

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

"I've seen a bottle of test and a bench shirt in the gym, and neither of them made world records." -Louie SimmonsIt all comes down to the work the...

Glutes for Operators

Glutes for Operators

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

How do Reverse Hypers carry over to “tactical?” Please take a second to ID the musculature involved in each repetition, how would strengthening the...

Locking the Bench

Locking the Bench

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

Max Effort Upper2 Board Bow Bar Bench 1RM-3 chains (each side)-bench gripBow Bar Bench 3x6-3 chains (each side)-moderate gripEZ Bar Skullcrusher...