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Glass Angles

Glass Angles

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

We’ve recently received questions regarding what can be done besides traditional bench moves (floor press, pin press, board press) to build the lockout in...

No Complaining

No Complaining

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

You don’t need a motivational “you can do it” from us... but for those of you thinking of skipping the gym due to the cold... remember the Marines of the...

Morning Time

Morning Time

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

Good Mornings are a crucial part of our training and are utilized as both a main movement or for our repetition method. The rotation of bars in this...

Boxing Safety

Boxing Safety

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

Max Effort Lower1️⃣Safety Bar Box Squat 1RM-box height 1” below parallel-8” foam topper-squatting into foam is akin to sitting into a plush couch vs. a...

Abs

Abs

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

Have had a lot of questions on what a ‘hip/ab machine’ is with regards to the post about ab work. This is our hip/ab machine, Lou also calls it the...

Leaving So Soon?

Leaving So Soon?

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

“He who leaves the temple ceases to learn.”-Louie Simmons

Deep Chest

Deep Chest

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

Max Effort UpperBottom Miss1️⃣2.5” Cambered Bar Pause Bench 1RM-bench grip-don’t let the bar crush your chest, target to touch your shirt2️⃣2.5” Cambered...

How to Skyrocket your Squat

How to Skyrocket your Squat

Louie Simmons 4 minute read

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

 Sineaid Corley, a USA bobsled athlete, was training at Westside while trying to make the team again but decided she wanted to try powerlifting. She...

Lonely

Lonely

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

It’s a lonely road to the top. When it comes down to it, it’s those willing to do what others won’t on a consistent and optimal basis.