Louie Simmons

Worried?

Westside Barbell April 7th, 2019 1 minute read

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

"If you're worried about your opener, you shouldn't be going to the meet."-Louie SimmonsThis one is pretty evident.

Sumo Session

Westside Barbell April 6th, 2019 1 minute read

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

Max Effort Lower1️⃣Sumo Deadlift 1RM-against monster minis-sumo or conventional (whichever is weakest)2️⃣Deadlift 1xMax Reps at 60%-% or 1RM just...

Pinned It

Westside Barbell April 5th, 2019 1 minute read

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

Pin presses are a staple here at Westside on both Max Effort and Dynamic Effort days.As a rule of thumb, we keep the ME days to less than 6 reps, and DE...

High Volume

Westside Barbell April 4th, 2019 1 minute read

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

Dynamic LowerBox Squat 12x2@50%-giant cambered bar-1 20lb chain per side per 100lbs of 1RM squatConventional Speed Pulls 12x1@40%-doubled over red minis...

Lockout

Westside Barbell April 2nd, 2019 1 minute read

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

Max Effort Upper-for those whom lack at the top1️⃣Straight Bar Pin Press 1RM-bench grip-pins set so as the lifter is at their sticking point2️⃣Straight...

Heavy Volume

Westside Barbell March 31st, 2019 1 minute read

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

Heavy Lower (Builder Day)-Done in place of a Max Effort day in order to focus solely on strengthening a weak link.1️⃣Front Squat 1x3-zercher harness-free...

Tri's

Westside Barbell March 30th, 2019 1 minute read

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

Dynamic UpperOverhead Sled Tricep Ext. x1/4miDynamic Bench 9x3@50% 1RM-1 20lb chain link per side per 100lbs benched-2.5" cambered bar-3x3 close grip-3x3...

This for That

Westside Barbell March 29th, 2019 1 minute read

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

Gotta know your tools.The Conjugate system relies on a constant rotation of stimulus (bars/accommodating resistance) in oder to avoid plateaus. We've...

AR

Westside Barbell March 28th, 2019 1 minute read

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

Let's take a minute to review and revisit accommodating resistance (AR) for the squat and bench.At the top of the movement, the total AR should come to...