Louie Simmons

Ab Workout

Westside Barbell January 18th, 2019 1 minute read

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

At Westside we do abs every time we go in the gym. As with all auxiliaries in the Conjugate system, the key is to rotate the movements to avoid...

War.

Westside Barbell January 17th, 2019 1 minute read

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

Heading into the new year and new week with some strongman training for y’all we do on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s with the @iamtheimmortal War Wagon...

Mistakes

Westside Barbell January 16th, 2019 1 minute read

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

‘Don’t f#%&k up.’-Louie Simmons90% of the time this is the last thing you’ll here from him before taking a PR.

Up and Out

Westside Barbell January 15th, 2019 1 minute read

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

Constantly strive to reach the ribcage UP not only while lowering the bar but ALSO when pressing. This allows the lats to remain in full engagement while...

Building Jumping Power

Louie Simmons January 14th, 2019 8 minute read

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

            Jumping is synonymous with all sports track and field as well as all sports played with a ball. Jumping also can play a large role in...

Quick Tip

Westside Barbell January 14th, 2019 1 minute read

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

Quick deadlift training tip...Do you recall the first time using an actual deadlift bar? The knurling, the diameter, and the whip of the bar made the pull...

Sumo Tip

Westside Barbell January 13th, 2019 1 minute read

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

The eyes guide the head,The head guides the neck,And the neck guides the upper back.Keep your eyes straight ahead as you pull.This simple eye position...

Simplicity

Westside Barbell January 12th, 2019 1 minute read

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

A little sled conditioning for y’all... 1️⃣Sled Drag x3 Continual Trips as Heavy as Possible🔸running your sled straps through your belt🔸no resting🔸1...

Keep in Check This...

Westside Barbell January 11th, 2019 1 minute read

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

Keeping volume in check as a coach and/or athlete is one detail commonly overlooked. 🔸For example:10x2@200lbs = 4000lbs of volumeIf one set is mistakenly...