Louie Simmons

Sprints

Westside Barbell March 20th, 2019 1 minute read

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

"Heavy weights are a marathon, not a sprint."-Louie SimmonsThere will be another training session. Train OPTIMAL.

Glutes

Westside Barbell March 19th, 2019 1 minute read

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

Posterior Chain Strength and Prehab1️⃣Sled Pull x10 Trips-1 trip = 60m down AND 60m back (120m total)-keeping glutei tight-holding 40lb med ball low on...

Rome

Westside Barbell March 18th, 2019 1 minute read

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

"Without a plan, we plan to fail."-Louie SimmonsSet short, medium, and long term goals.Rome was not built overnight.

The Westside Barbell Template For Athletic Development

Westside Barbell March 17th, 2019 25 minute read

Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training for Sports | Strength Training Methods

This is a free-of-charge publication from Westside Barbell to assist coaches and trainers in creating faster, stronger and less injury prone athletes, by...

Extension Volume

Westside Barbell March 17th, 2019 1 minute read

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

Remember:80% of total volume of each training session comes from special exercises (non-barbell) in order to efficiently strengthen weak areas.

Warm Training

Westside Barbell March 16th, 2019 1 minute read

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

Dynamic LowerSled Pull x8 Trips-no rest-light weight baby1️⃣Dynamic Box Squat 12x2@50%1RM-bow bar-bands (~25% additional accommodating resistance at...

Get a Grip

Westside Barbell March 15th, 2019 1 minute read

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

We've received a good number of questions regarding grip.At Westside we believe in grip work from ALL angles.Keep in mind the forearm includes flexors,...

Deload

Westside Barbell March 14th, 2019 1 minute read

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

Max Effort Lower Deload Day1️⃣Safety Squat Bar Good Morning 1x3-sumo or conventional stance (whichever is non dominant pulling position)-keep mid/upper...

Time Crunch

Westside Barbell March 13th, 2019 1 minute read

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

When training in back to back groups, an easy and frequently unused way to increase intensity is to have them compete as to which can get through their...