Louie Simmons

Delta

Westside Barbell January 27th, 2019 1 minute read

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

Food for thought.If you’re weak in the delts and triceps, consider employing incline work on both your Max and Dynamic Effort days. Incline emphasizes...

Less is More

Westside Barbell January 26th, 2019 1 minute read

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

Less CAN in fact be more.As long as these 2 rules are followed:1️⃣The exercise/auxiliary is one the athlete/lifter specifically needs.2️⃣The...

Glutes!

Westside Barbell January 26th, 2019 1 minute read

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

When setting up for the pull, turn the toes slightly OUTWARD. This will enable a fuller contraction of the glutes(lockout).

25

Westside Barbell January 25th, 2019 1 minute read

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

Remember, accommodating resistance accounts for only ~25% additional weight at the TOP of the movement when it comes to dynamic day’s percentages.

Upper

Westside Barbell January 24th, 2019 1 minute read

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

Here’s a dynamic upper session we did a while back. It is targeted toward those whom miss at the top of the bench(lockout). 1️⃣Dynamic Bench 9x3@50%...

Versatile

Westside Barbell January 22nd, 2019 1 minute read

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

Dumbbells are one of the most versatile tools one can have in the gym. At Westside these go all the way up to a 175lb pair, they are used not only for our...

Backing it Up

Westside Barbell January 21st, 2019 1 minute read

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

The first movement of the squat is a breaking on the hips BACK. This places the body in a better position to SIT BACK into the squat (utilizing the hips)...

Facts

Westside Barbell January 20th, 2019 1 minute read

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

‘Strong people use their back, weak people use their legs.’-Louie SimmonsIf you’re strong, you’re strong.

Get a Grip

Westside Barbell January 19th, 2019 1 minute read

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

Never neglect grip training. At Westside we believe grip strength is best developed eccentrically. This can be worked by doing heavy wheelbarrow trips, or...