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Maximal Effort Benching

Maximal Effort Benching

Louie Simmons 8 minute read

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

Westside has had multiple men hold all bench world records.  How? A large part is the max effort workouts. There are too many available for you to use all the...

DE-Lowerbody-2017-10-20

DE-Lowerbody-2017-10-20

Tom Barry 1 minute read

Louie Simmons | Dynamic Effort | Exercise Programming | Lower Body | Strength Training Program

Main Lifts - 5 sets of 5 reps of Cambered Bar and 4 sets of chains  -10 sets of 2 reps of doubled over mini bands sumo deadlift  - Inverse Curl 3 sets of...

ME-Upper-2017-10-18

ME-Upper-2017-10-18

Tom Barry 1 minute read

Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Max Effort | Strength Training Program | Upper Body

Bench against Monster bands and 2 sets of chains to a 1 board for a max.  Heavy Dumbbells 3 sets of 10 Reps  Dirty Thirties 1 Sets Bamboo Bar Shoulder...

ME Lower-2017-10-16

ME Lower-2017-10-16

Tom Barry 1 minute read

Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Lower Body | Max Effort | Strength Training Program

Sled Drags - 2 - 4 plates for 6 trips of 60 yards Ultra Supreme Reverse Hyper - 3 sets of 10 reps (Light) Inverse Curl® - 3 sets of 12 - 15 reps Plyoswing...

Speed Bench Workout

Speed Bench Workout

Louie Simmons 5 minute read

Louie Simmons | Dynamic Effort | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Program | Upper Body

Westside’s speed bench is done on Saturday. Most think of this work as nine sets of three reps using three different grips. Do three sets with the index finger...

Why

Why

Louie Simmons 25 minute read

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

Why?   I am constantly asked “Why does Westside do this or do that?” Why, why, why! When asked “How did you come to the conclusion about training methods...

The Workout - Powerlifting Crew

The Workout - Powerlifting Crew

Tom Barry 1 minute read

Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods | Strength Training Program

Sled Drags - 2 - 4 plates for 6 trips of 60 yards Dual Pendulum Reverse Hyper® - 3 sets of 10 reps (Light) Athletic Training Platform® Static Holds with...

Smart Strength Training

Smart Strength Training

Louie Simmons 6 minute read

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

Smart Strength Training   There are many things to know about strength training, but to stay focused you need to ask yourself some important questions....

Geography 101

Geography 101

Louie Simmons 5 minute read

Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Powerlifting | Strength Training Methods

Travis Shaffer came to Westside from Seattle, Washington, to train and live after his training had reached a plateau. His top squat was 750 pounds. His...