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Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

Remember:Box Height is paramount.At Westside we train to a box set to parallel or 1" below. This is to not distort the lifter's competition depth. Then on the...

Top Miss

Top Miss

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

FAQs "What are your best ME variants for top miss bench?" 1) Pin Press2) Floor Press3) Board PressThese variants are performed with T-Grip, Football, or...

No Good

No Good

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

"It does you no good to be proficient at the wrong exercises."-Louie SimmonsA simple example, if you are good at doing rack pulls, don't keep doing them...

Retest, But When?

Retest, But When?

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

Never be afraid to retest a main lift or variation. This will aid in guiding you as to what is weak and needs attention.At Westside the lifters retest...

Zercher for the Win

Zercher for the Win

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

Max Effort Lower1️⃣Pin #3 Conventional Rack Pull 1RM2️⃣Zercher Harness Front Squat 3x4-against 80lbs band3️⃣Standing Hamstring Curl 3x10-each...

Whether One or Another

Whether One or Another

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

Remember, whether you’re squatting raw or equipped, the first move is a sitting “back” into the squat in order to activate the glutes.

An Extension

An Extension

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

We perform back extensions in a multitude of ways, here are just a few...-bodyweight-holding med ball against clavicle and chin-band over the...

Deadlift Push

Deadlift Push

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

FAQs "What can I do to increase leg drive in the deadlift (conventional or sumo)?" 2 biggest things to do in order to increase leg drive in the pull(s)...

Squat Retest

Squat Retest

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

Max Effort Lower1️⃣Straight Bar Box Squat 1RM-parallel box2️⃣ATP (belt squat) Sumo Lockout 5x10-last 6" of sumo ROM-straight weight on carriage-pushing...