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What and Why: Box Squats

What and Why: Box Squats

Westside Barbell 2 minute read

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

    It’s no secret, at Westside Barbell we hold a steadfast affection for the box squat. The box squat has been a staple in Louie’s programming for...

This Ole' Bar: MARRS Bar

This Ole' Bar: MARRS Bar

Westside Barbell 2 minute read

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

    A relatively new bar to the Westside Barbell arsenal, the MARRS bar is a welcome one. Once Louie discovered this bar, he was sold. For years he...

Revisiting Reverse Rules

Revisiting Reverse Rules

Westside Barbell 2 minute read

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

    Coming from a Westside Conjugate training style, we’ve all from time to time seen and used the reverse hyper. This tool is invaluable for the...

This Ole' Bar: Bamboo Bar

This Ole' Bar: Bamboo Bar

Westside Barbell 2 minute read

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

    Not many bars come across as so tame, yet simultaneously so sadistic as the Bamboo Bar (often called the Earthquake Bar). The unique oscillation...

Fix the Bench: Lockout

Fix the Bench: Lockout

Westside Barbell 2 minute read

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

    Many things cause lifers and athletes alike to go into a fit of rage. However, few can compare to taking a big bench, with locked in technique and...

Go Foam, or Go Home!

Go Foam, or Go Home!

Westside Barbell 2 minute read

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

    To visitors and onlookers at Westside, it seems the guys and gals are always sitting to a solid box. This can be the traditional parallel, or up...

This Ole' Bar: Bow Bar

This Ole' Bar: Bow Bar

Westside Barbell 2 minute read

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

    The Bow Bar (often called the Buffalo Bar) at Westside is the best two way bar we have. With the ability to be utilized on both upper and lower...

Fix the Bench: Off the Chest

Fix the Bench: Off the Chest

Westside Barbell 2 minute read

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

    After all the work powerlifters, athletes, and gym goers put themselves through, what can be more frustrating than failing a bench right off the...

What & Why: Sumo Max

What & Why: Sumo Max

Westside Barbell 2 minute read

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

    Training Conjugate is as simple or as complex as one cares to make it. Simply stated, it is a constant rotation of exercises targeted at improving...