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Episode 36 - Louie Simmons talks with Dave Hoff

Episode 36 - Louie Simmons talks with Dave Hoff

Tom Barry 1 minute read

Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Podcast | Strength Training Methods

In this episode brought to you by the conjugateclub.com, Louie Simmons sits down with Westside's resident World Record holder Dave Hoff to discuss his...

Rack Work for the Bench

Rack Work for the Bench

Louie Simmons 6 minute read

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

            Bill West’s Westside Barbell Club was years ahead of everyone for strength in the late 1960s. Pat Casey used the power rack to become the...

All Together

All Together

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

As you set up to the bar, pull the shoulder blades/upper back TOGETHER.This will aid with keeping the bar closer to the body resulting in a faster...

The Same

The Same

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

“Just when your body has all the answers,change the questions”-Louie SimmonsAvoiding accommodation to an exercise/auxiliary is a key component of the...

Suspension

Suspension

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

Suspended good mornings are a great way to increase back strength out of the bottom of the pull.These are done at Westside every 4-5 weeks on Max Effort days...

Flooring

Flooring

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

Floor press is a MUST for those lagging at the top of the bench.Rotate a floor press variation into your max effort days 3 of every 4 weeks of the month.If...

ATP Pull

ATP Pull

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

A Max Effort Lower session using the ATP for y’all.1️⃣ATP Conventional Deadlift 1RM🔸45% 1RM straight weight on the bar🔸to increase weight, ONLY add...

Possible

Possible

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

Yes. It is cold outside.Yes. There is ice and snow.These facts do not excuse you from not raising your GPP through sled and wheelbarrow work.Yes, you can...

Death

Death

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

Posterior Chain Challenge1️⃣Select your favorite max out song.2️⃣Load a Reverse Hyper of choice with 40% of your deadlift 1RM.3️⃣Perform movement for the...