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Lb to Lb

Lb to Lb

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

‘Weight is weight’ -Louie SimmonsWhile many get OCD over mismatched plates, you have to remember, 50lb is 50lb. 100lb is 100lb. 200lb is 200lb.400lb is...

Honing In

Honing In

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

As a coach and/or as an athlete, one is on a constant search for the ‘edge’. This can be as simple as chalk and nose tork, or as complicated as honing...

Honing In

Honing In

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

As a coach and/or as an athlete, one is on a constant search for the ‘edge’. This can be as simple as chalk and nose tork, or as complicated as honing...

Why Mono?

Why Mono?

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

Some say utilizing a monolift is cheating. Welp, this is what we say:1️⃣They encourage teamwork through j-hook release and jack operation2️⃣It allows for...

Veal

Veal

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

‘Calves are important’-Louie SimmonsYes, we do indeed have a seated calf machine. They are more crucial to balance than one might imagine with regards to the...

More Ass

More Ass

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

A weak lockout means weak glutes. Rack pulls are a staple at Westside, whether for the main movement or repetition method.Lagging at the top of your...

Monday Special

Monday Special

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

Keep in mind, one of the best exercises one can do for overall strength is the sled pull. At Westside we rotate these as the warm-up, main lift,...

Unique Lats

Unique Lats

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

The back is an unique muscle group. It must be trained from a multitude of angles to elicit its' full potential when it comes to bar control. Constantly...

Math...oy

Math...oy

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

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

If you want the best results, you must put forth your best effort. Omitting the math in the Westside System is a sure fire way to diminish your returns,...