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DON’T CHASE YOUR TAIL

Louie Simmons 8 minute read

Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | General Physical Preparedness | Strength Training Methods

I am fascinated whenever my pit bull, Jackie, chases his tail. Round and round he goes, going nowhere fast, until he finally realizes he’s right back...

WORLD POWERS

Louie Simmons 8 minute read

Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Olympic Weightlifting | Strength Training Methods | Training Methods & Techniques

In this article the training methods of the most successful countries in weight lifting will be examined. In Bulgaria, where many of the greatest...

TRAINING THE LOCK-OUT

Louie Simmons 6 minute read

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

We are in a new millennium, and the times are a changing, as they say. Bench press shirts are a major part of powerlifting, so get with the program. No...

TRAINING STRONG LEGS FOR WORLD RECORDS

Louie Simmons 7 minute read

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

It was around 1970, and I was reading Muscle Power Builder and articles by members of Westside Barbell in Culver City, CA. George Frenn was discussing...

THE REPETITION METHOD

Louie Simmons 5 minute read

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

I have previously discussed the different methods of training that are utilized at Westside. The dynamic method replaces a maximal effort day and...

THE REPETITION METHOD

Louie Simmons 5 minute read

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

I have previously discussed the different methods of training that are utilized at Westside. The dynamic method replaces a maximal effort day and...

FRED: A BOLDT OF LIGHTNING

Louie Simmons 6 minute read

Louie Simmons | Geared Lifting | Powerlifting | Weight LIfting History

Fred Boldt moved from Buffalo, NY, in October 2001 to Columbus to train at Westside Barbell. His bench press was 400 in the 165 pound class and had been...

RESEARCHING RESISTANCE

Louie Simmons 6 minute read

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

There are many things about strength that I don’t understand. One, in particular, is how the heck did the father in The Courtship of Eddie’s Father turn...

ORGANIZATION OF TRAINING PART 2

Louie Simmons 8 minute read

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

When planning training, one must not plan for the next meet, but rather the next year or even longer. The following are some issues to consider: The...