Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Squat | Strength Training Methods
It takes proper technique, proper periodization, and special exercises (with correct selection) to fulfill your weaknesses. Combine these with a balance...
Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | General Strength and Conditioning | Strength Training Methods
I am always trying to overcome the force of gravity with a barbell or jumping. Everyone knows about Westside squatters, but what about their jumping...
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
THE SQUATThe squat can cause one to make several mistakes, the most common being: not breaking parallel. What are some reasons for this happening?– Not...
Louie Simmons | Olympic Weightlifting | Strength Training for Sports | Strength Training Methods
What is required to be an Olympic level sprinter? First, one must have a top coach who is capable of teaching proper running form. Next, there needs to be...
Louie Simmons | Box Squat | Strength Training | Strength Training Program
Westside Barbell founder Louie Simmons was an avid writer for people who wanted to learn about practical strength training. He based his information on...
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
Box squatting has been around since the days of the original Westside Barbell Club (Culver City, CA), when Pat Casey became the first man to squat 800...
Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Football | Strength Training for Sports | Strength Training Methods
I have sent football players to college and the NFL only to see them regress in strength and speed. A football player while in high school ran a 5.2...
Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods | Training Methods & Techniques
In the 1960’s Isometric Training became the rage. Bob Hoffman was making an Isometric power rack at his York Barbell company. It was made very narrow,...
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Raw Lifting | Strength Training Methods
Many ask, how does Westside train for a raw contest? The answer is simple, the same. Remember our system is based on physics, mathematics, and bio...
