Louie Simmons

Gainz

Westside Barbell February 20th, 2019 1 minute read

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

‘You have to STRAIN to GAIN.’-Louie SimmonsIf you don’t strain through the last rep, your body isn’t being introduced to stress. It is this stress which...

Overhead for Overheard Gains

Westside Barbell February 19th, 2019 1 minute read

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

Max Effort Upper1️⃣Ultra High Overhead Pin Press 1RM🔸straight bar🔸bench grip2️⃣Ultra High Overhead Pin Press 3x4🔸2 finger widths closer (each hand)🔸reset...

Pulling Tight

Westside Barbell February 18th, 2019 1 minute read

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

From the initiation of the pull through the lockout, keep the lats TIGHT. Imagine pulling the bar through your legs. This keeps the bar closer to the...

Capacity

Westside Barbell February 17th, 2019 1 minute read

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

At Westside we have both a battle rope and battle chain. These tools are typically gone to for conditioning purposes but are in fact a tremendous tool...

Strong Chain

Westside Barbell February 16th, 2019 1 minute read

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

Max Effort Lower🔶Heading into this Monday by taking a page from our Strongman brethren, with a Westside twist.1️⃣Axle Bar Deadlift w/Chain 1RM🔸frog...

Row

Westside Barbell February 15th, 2019 1 minute read

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

DB Rows. They’re a staple when it comes to back training, and everyone has there own version. At Westside, when it comes to Max Effort Lower, they are...

Extending

Westside Barbell February 14th, 2019 1 minute read

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

The back extension is a popular move at Westside. Keep in mind while many only do them with a bar on the back for resistance, don’t hesitate to rotate in...

Future Method

Westside Barbell February 13th, 2019 1 minute read

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

Lightened/Future Method Bench.1️⃣Lightened Method Bench 1RM-bench grip2️⃣Lightened Method Bench 3x3-use 2 board if 1RM is missed at top-moderate grip(for a top and...

Sketch

Westside Barbell February 12th, 2019 1 minute read

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

When it gets sketch to go fast, don’t be afraid to slow it down. Using the wheelbarrow is a great way to work grip and upper back. Give this a go for your...