Louie Simmons

Progressive Overload

Louie Simmons February 4th, 2019 7 minute read

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

            The first method of periodization used was Western Progressive Overload. It would start a training cycle with light weights ranging up to...

Eyes

Westside Barbell February 4th, 2019 1 minute read

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

The eyes dictate where the body goes. When the motion of sitting BACK into the squat begins, affix the eyes FORWARD, not necessarily up. Doing so will...

Wide to Narrow

Westside Barbell February 3rd, 2019 1 minute read

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

“A wide squat will translate to a narrow, a narrow doesn’t necessarily translate to a wide.”-Louie SimmonsMore often than not in terms of a raw or...

Thick Chest

Westside Barbell February 1st, 2019 1 minute read

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

1️⃣Dynamic Bench 9x3🔸Bow Bar🔸3x3 close🔸3x3 moderate🔸3x3 wide grip🔸bands or chains2️⃣Bamboo Bar Bench 4x20🔸1st set bench grip🔸2nd set 1 finger w...

Progression

Westside Barbell January 31st, 2019 1 minute read

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

At Westside, while our dynamic lower squats traditionally run in 3 week waves, the pulls that follow change every 1-3 weeks. This aids in avoiding...

Training Frequency

Westside Barbell January 30th, 2019 1 minute read

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

“To make it to the top, you MUST train 8x a week”-Louie SimmonsAt Westside the lifters and athletes train 4 days a week. These days consist of ME...

Why a Box?

Westside Barbell January 29th, 2019 1 minute read

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

Box squats are one of the most underutilized squatting variations. They are used to dictate depth, as well as teach mastery of one’s body position.

What is General Physical Preparation?

Louie Simmons January 28th, 2019 10 minute read

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

            What is General Physical Preparation (GPP)? GPP is first used to raise your level of physical fitness, but it must be directed toward your...

Bench Tip

Westside Barbell January 28th, 2019 1 minute read

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

Upon receiving the bar, the lifter’s/athlete’s upper back/shoulder blades should be at 100% tightness. The bar should be lowered not necessarily by the...