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.
Louie Simmons | Dynamic Effort | Exercise Programming | Lower Body | Strength Training Program
Main Lifts - 5 sets of 5 reps of Cambered Bar and 4 sets of chains -10 sets of 2 reps of doubled over mini bands sumo deadlift - Inverse Curl 3 sets of...
Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Max Effort | Strength Training Program | Upper Body
Bench against Monster bands and 2 sets of chains to a 1 board for a max. Heavy Dumbbells 3 sets of 10 Reps Dirty Thirties 1 Sets Bamboo Bar Shoulder...
Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Lower Body | Max Effort | Strength Training Program
Sled Drags - 2 - 4 plates for 6 trips of 60 yards Ultra Supreme Reverse Hyper - 3 sets of 10 reps (Light) Inverse Curl® - 3 sets of 12 - 15 reps Plyoswing...
Louie Simmons | Dynamic Effort | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Program | Upper Body
Westside’s speed bench is done on Saturday. Most think of this work as nine sets of three reps using three different grips. Do three sets with the index finger...
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
Why? I am constantly asked “Why does Westside do this or do that?” Why, why, why! When asked “How did you come to the conclusion about training methods...
Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods | Strength Training Program
Sled Drags - 2 - 4 plates for 6 trips of 60 yards Dual Pendulum Reverse Hyper® - 3 sets of 10 reps (Light) Athletic Training Platform® Static Holds with...
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
Smart Strength Training There are many things to know about strength training, but to stay focused you need to ask yourself some important questions....
Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Powerlifting | Strength Training Methods
Travis Shaffer came to Westside from Seattle, Washington, to train and live after his training had reached a plateau. His top squat was 750 pounds. His...
Louie Simmons | Injury | Recovery | Training Methods & Techniques
Most lifters have some idea of how Westside trains.It is a ratio of 20 percent barbell training with 80 percent small special exercises. This leads to a...
