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Why Safety?

Why Safety?

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

FAQs "Why do the lifters rarely use a Straight Bar for squats and benches?" Using specialty bars targets the weakness of the lifter(s). Thus the straight...

Lower Volume

Lower Volume

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

Dynamic LowerBow Bar Box Squat 5x5@50% 1RM-against bands-parallel boxPin #3 Banded Rack Pull 3x30sec-35% 1RM Conventional deadlift-doubled over red...

Running Lame

Running Lame

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

"When you run with the lame, you develop a limp."-Louie SimonsMake sure your training partners are better than you with regards to at least 1 lift.

Understanding

Understanding

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

As the bar is being lowered by creating a tighter upper back, the major facet in creating this is maintaining the contraction of the LATS. It is the...

Headless

Headless

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

“Even a headless chicken can run fast.”-Louie SimmonsCoaches, if you want to make your athletes faster, you MUST prioritize absolute strength. This peak...

Hip Pop

Hip Pop

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

Max Effort Lower1️⃣ATP Conventional Rack Pull 1RM-20% of your all time best deadlift (sumo or conventional) on carriage with straight weight-bar set...

Rarely

Rarely

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

FAQs "Why do the lifters rarely use a Straight Bar for squats and benches?" Using specialty bars targets the weakness of the lifter(s). Thus the straight...

Husafell

Husafell

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

Dynamic LowerBow Bar Box Squat 5x5@50% 1RM-against bands-parallel boxPin #3 Banded Rack Pull 3x30sec-35% 1RM Conventional deadlift-doubled over red...

Running Lame

Running Lame

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

When you run with the lame, you develop a limp."-Louie SimmonsMake sure your training partners are better than you with regards to at least 1 lift.