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Band v Chain

Band v Chain

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

FAQs "Would you guys rather use chains or bands for squats?" While both have their pros and cons, we prefer the use of band tension due to the smooth and...

Strong Back

Strong Back

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

Max Effort LowerDeadlift off 2" Mat 1RM-sumo OR conventional (whichever you are weakest at)5" Deficit Conventional Deadlift 3x5-soft touch on floor(no...

Morning Drive

Morning Drive

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

Talking about Good Mornings...If you are lagging in your pull off the floor, consider using a greater knee bend to involve more leg drive. Check this read...

Need Speed

Need Speed

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

"If you slow down, you go down."-Louie SimmonsLearn to move weights fast. This is a large basis for the Dynamic Method of training...moving sub-maximal...

Mix Up

Mix Up

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

If you have the ability, keep machines in the mix. While they are not the end all be all, they certainly can be a good stimulus. At Westside on top of...

Bench Tools

Bench Tools

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

When it comes to the bench, you can't afford to use the wrong weapon...-for bottom miss, the Cambered Bar-for top miss, the Football Bar & T-Grip...

Rack em' Up!

Rack em' Up!

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

One of our go-to's in terms of top miss in the deadlift whether sumo or conventional, is the rack pull. While a multitude of pin heights are used, the...

A Life Quote

A Life Quote

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

"...your life is always measured how many vinyl banners you have on the wall...they fulfill an emotional void..."-Jason Gusic, @appliedsc

Raw Bench Pointers

Raw Bench Pointers

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

Raw bench set-up at Westside begins with these few steps:1️⃣Upper back/Shoulder blades tight/pinched together2️⃣Lats flexed downward while maintaining...