Joshua Perreira: From Hawaii to ONE Championship – A Fighter’s Journey
In the world of MMA, success isn’t just about skill—it’s about grit, sacrifice, and surrounding yourself with the right people. For Joshua Perreira,...
Strength Training Articles
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.
Maximizing Your Gains: A Guide to the Bench Press Exercise
Conjugate Method | Bench Press Training | Training Methods & Techniques
The bench press is one of, if not the most popular, barbell exercises. While the deadlift has become the more popular lift today, historically, it has...
Westside Weekly: Arnold Classic, Training at 90%, and Strength Secrets from Louie Simmons
It’s Arnold Classic Week 2025, and Westside Barbell has been busy as athletes and members of our community stop in to train and talk shop. We never charge...
The Westside Barbell Speed Bench Training Guide
Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Training Methods & Techniques
Over the years, the Conjugate Method has built some of the strongest geared and raw benches in powerlifting. At Westside, we have had members press 700,...
Westside Weekly Blog: Training, Teaching, and Staying Competition-Ready
Another solid week at Westside Barbell—nothing out of the ordinary, just the usual grind. Every athlete is putting in the work, dialing in their training,...
Paid Part-Time Social Media Internship - Westside Barbell
Location: Columbus, OH (In-House)Commitment: 10 hours per week Westside Barbell is a globally recognized leader in strength training and performance education....
Train at Westside Barbell During the Arnold Classic
Westside Barbell is opening its doors for a limited number of visitors during the Arnold Classic weekend. This is a rare opportunity to train inside one of...
Powerlifting Exercises: Essential Movements to Improve Strength
Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
The sport of powerlifting focuses on one goal: to become as strong as possible. It sounds easy enough, but reaching peak performance can be complex and...
What Does ‘Training to Be As Strong as Necessary’ Really Mean?
Athletes | Strength Training
Note: The following article reflects how we train professional athletes at our facility, rather than professional powerlifters. Please keep this context in...