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.

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Westside Barbell Old School High Suspended Goodmorning

Westside Barbell Old School High Suspended Goodmorning

Tom Barry 1 minute read

Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Lower Body | Strength Training Methods

High Chain Suspended Good Mornings. 

Westside Barbell Old School Old School Speed Bench Sets

Westside Barbell Old School Old School Speed Bench Sets

Tom Barry 1 minute read

Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Bench | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods

  Speed Benching at Westside Barbell. Old School video.

Westside Barbell Old School Low Box With Safety Squat Bar

Westside Barbell Old School Low Box With Safety Squat Bar

Tom Barry 1 minute read

Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Squat | Strength Training Methods

Some Old School Safety Bar Squats to a low box. 

Westside Powerlifting Morning Crew-Max Effort Lower Body Workout December 26th 2016

Westside Powerlifting Morning Crew-Max Effort Lower Body Workout December 26th 2016

Tom Barry 1 minute read

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

POWERLIFTING CREW WORKOUT   Main Lift Safety Squat Bar [ Old school Bar] Plus 440lb of band tension  ACCESSORY WORK  * Good Morning Machine (5 x 15 reps) ...

Raw Benching in 2016

Raw Benching in 2016

Louie Simmons 5 minute read

Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Bench | Raw Lifting | Strength Training Methods

Raw Bench Pressing Westside lifts in mostly gear meets. There is a lot to learn on how to use a bench shirt, but you must also raise your raw strength as...

The Origin of Yee Systems

The Origin of Yee Systems

Tom Barry 9 minute read

Exercise Programming | General Physical Preparedness | Strength Training Methods | Training Methods & Techniques

First and foremost I am honored and humbled to be promoted by Louie Simmons, Tom Barry, Marcus Marinelli (who labeled “Yee Systems, the missing piece of...

Westside Powerlifting Morning Crew-Max Effort Upper Body Workout November 2nd

Westside Powerlifting Morning Crew-Max Effort Upper Body Workout November 2nd

Tom Barry 1 minute read

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

1 rep max - Bench Shirt OR 1 rep max Straight Bar Bench Against Westside Doubled Black Bands    Accessory Exercises (Increase Weight from last week)...

Westside Powerlifting Morning Crew-Max Effor Lower Body Workout October 31st

Westside Powerlifting Morning Crew-Max Effor Lower Body Workout October 31st

Tom Barry 1 minute read

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

Sumo Deadlift Off A 2inch Matt or Pin 3 deadlift against quadded green bands (Average Bands)         

Westside Powerlifting Morning Crew-Dynamic Effort Lower Workout October 28th 2016

Westside Powerlifting Morning Crew-Dynamic Effort Lower Workout October 28th 2016

Tom Barry 1 minute read

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

Or - Isometric Holds below pin 4 3 sets of 5 reps for 2-4 second holds  - Inverse Curl 3 sets of 15 reps - Reverse Hyper 3 sets of 20 reps - Plyoswing 3...