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A resource for serious lifters and athletes seeking proven strength training methods. The Westside Barbell blog breaks down programming, exercise selection, recovery, and performance strategies built on decades of elite coaching experience of founder Louie Simmons and his dedicated team.

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Max Effort Upper Week 11 Day 2

Louie Simmons 1 minute read

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

Sled pulls-pull hgh, pull low, reverse fly Do a few reps with the bar to get familiar with it, do a few warm up sets until you are ready to engage in the...

Max Effort Lower Week 11 Day 1

Louie Simmons 1 minute read

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

Wheelbarrow pulls  Do a few reps with the bar to get familiar with it, do a few warm up sets until you are ready to engage in the max effort movement....

Dynamic Effort Upper Week 10 Day 4

Louie Simmons 1 minute read

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

Barbell curls Banded overhead ext Band pull downs Do a few reps with the bar to get familiar with it, do a few warm up sets until you are ready to do your...

Dynamic Effort Lower Week 10 Day 3

Louie Simmons 1 minute read

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

Sled walks  Seated box jumps  Do a few reps with the bar to get familiar with it, do a few warm up sets until you are ready to do your working sets Week...

Max Effort Upper Week 10 Day 2

Louie Simmons 1 minute read

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

Sled pulls-pull hgh, pull low, reverse fly Do a few reps with the bar to get familiar with it, do a few warm up sets until you are ready to engage in the...

Max Effort Lower Week 10 Day 1

Louie Simmons 1 minute read

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

Wheelbarrow pulls  Do a few reps with the bar to get familiar with it, do a few warm up sets until you are ready to engage in the max effort movement....

Dynamic Effort Upper Week 9 Day 4

Louie Simmons 1 minute read

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

Banded curls Banded overhead ext Seated rows  Do a few reps with the bar to get familiar with it, do a few warm up sets until you are ready to do your...

Dynamic Effort Lower Week 9 Day 3

Louie Simmons 1 minute read

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

Banded Good mornings  Seated box jumps Do a few reps with the bar to get familiar with it, do a few warm up sets until you are ready to do your working sets...

Max Effort Upper Week 9 Day 2

Louie Simmons 1 minute read

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

Band pull aparts Cable push downs Hammer curls  Do a few reps with the bar to get familiar with it, do a few warm up sets until you are ready to engage in...