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 | Exercise Programming | Powerlifting | Strength Training Methods
Do Not get caught up in illusion that you have to train exactly like your sport in the weight room. You must train outside of your groove in order to...
Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Powerlifting | Strength Training Methods
This statement holds true everyday for every person because If you don't respect yourself and your actions, how the hell can anybody or any athlete...
Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Powerlifting | Strength Training Methods
-I broke my back twice-I have tore off both biceps-I ripped off my patella tendon-I have been emergency trachea'd twice -Emergency chest tubed once-I've...
Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Powerlifting | Strength Training Methods
Don't Rush. Strength is earned by hard work and sweat equity so it will take a minute before you will become as strong as you can. So embrace the journey,...
Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Powerlifting | Strength Training Methods
Always have a Plan A, Plan B and a Plan C. In the world of professional sports and sports in general "shit happens". This is when you see the true athletes...
Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Powerlifting | Strength Training Methods
"Louie Simmons never entered Westside Barbell. As soon as I entered the gym Louie's life, work, and problems stayed outside like they should. I went into...
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Raw Lifting | Strength Training Methods
By: Burley Hawk The Westside Method, also known as the Conjugate Method, is a program that is often times misunderstood in the raw powerlifting...
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Geared Lifting | Weight LIfting History
Westside Barbell is an invitation only training laboratory where only the strongest of mind and body survive. Our goal is simple. To become the best and push...
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Geared Lifting | Weight LIfting History
Back to West and the gang. The bench is one-third of the power lifts, so the Culver City guys worked on the bench as much as the squat and deadlift. They...
