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Bench Progression

Bench Progression

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

Through the Conjugate Club we've received many questions regarding the 6x6, 8x8, and 10x10 progression for the bench.These repetition methods are meant to...

Chesty Press

Chesty Press

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

Max Effort Upper-for those missing at the bottom1️⃣5” Cambered Bench Bar 1RM-touch and go2️⃣Pause 5” Cambered Bench Bar 3x3-2sec pause at shirt3️⃣Plate...

Tension

Tension

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

FAQsWe've received a good number of questions regarding the tension (lbs/kgs) of bands. The answer depends on:🔸how they are attached to the floor🔸how they are...

Relying

Relying

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

"Rely on the small and auxiliary exercises to get your main lifts up."-Louie SimmonsKnow where you are weak, and focus your time and energy on addressing...

Relying

Relying

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

"Rely on the small and auxiliary exercises to get your main lifts up."-Louie SimmonsKnow where you are weak, and focus your time and energy on addressing...

Bench Trick

Bench Trick

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

Keep in mind if you are weak at the bottom of the bench, aim to bench wider more often. This will hit the delts and chest more, while allowing you to keep...

Primary

Primary

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

What works for someone might necessarily not work for you.The Conjugate System is best tailored to the individual, not the group. Keep in mind after the...

Maximal Lower

Maximal Lower

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

Max Effort LowerBow Bar Box Squat 1RM-against band(s)-parallel boxBow Bar Box Squat 1xMax Reps-75% of 1RM just found-same band tensionBack Attack Machine...

Leg Builder

Leg Builder

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

Dynamic Lower (Squat Builder Day)Box Squat 6x6@55% 1RM-straight boxATP March 4x2min-straight weight only-holding 50-75lb med ball at waistDB Straight Leg...