Basic Conjugate Training Advice VIII
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming
The Conjugate Method trumps all other training methods when it comes to effectiveness, efficiency, and specificity. You might see the word specificity...
Louie Simmons
Louie Simmons' Reverse Hyper Machine
Louie Simmons | Equipment | Strength Training
Invention History Louie Simmons invented the Reverse Hyper to answer the problems he faced after suffering a severe injury. Despite achieving an elite...
Lessons from Louie
Louie Simmons
Louie Simmons was an avid reader and consumer of education, so his book collection was vast and varied. You could find titles ranging from zen and samurai...
Louie's Plan
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
I'm not here to write a remembrance piece or publicly post an emotional tribute. Louie would kick my ass if I even considered it. He hated such things,...
Developing the Hips
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
The hips may be the most overlooked muscle group for improving sports performance. At Westside, we say the key to strength and speed is from the top of...
Isometric Training
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
Isometric training is an almost forgotten method of strength training. However, according to notable strength experts from the former Soviet Union, it can be...
2021 Metal Milita Summer Smackdown
Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Powerlifting | Strength Training Methods
Tags: Squat, Bench, Deadlift Jeremy Smith blew up the 123 World Squat and Bench Records at the Smackdown meet in Erie Pa. With first a 675 All-Time...
Developing Special Endurance
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
Tags: Plan, Strength, Explosive Strength Time to Read: 5mins Westside Barbell would seem like the last place to talk about special endurance. Our...
WSBB Article: The Journey
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
Tags: Reflect, Journey, TrainingTime to Read: 7-8 mins In life and sports, everyone must look up to someone or something. And that person or thing you...
Special Devices
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
Tags: Bars, Conjugate, Variation Time to Read: 6.5min The Westside System divides work volume into 20 percent and 80 percent. The barbell volume mostly...