Westside Weekly - Training at 90%
It’s business as usual here at Westside: We’re in the midst of a new dynamic effort wave, dialing in the speed strength side of our program. Some athletes...
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.
The Maximal Effort Method for Jiu-Jitsu: Science, Strength, and Domination
BJJ | #jiujitsu | Maximal Effort Method
In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, technique is king—but only when strength is equal. When two athletes have similar technical proficiency, the stronger, more...
Basic Conjugate Training Advice XI
Conjugate Method | General Strength and Conditioning
Training competitive athletes requires a methodology that addresses all aspects of athletic performance. The athlete's chosen training method will ultimately...
Driven by Westside: Ally Kennedy on Winning Gold, Training at Westside Barbell, and Coaching at Ohio State
In this episode of Driven by Westside, Tom Barry takes Ally Kennedy on a ride to discuss her biggest season yet, winning gold at the first-ever Box...
Built to Win: The Westside Barbell Blueprint for Jiu-Jitsu
At Westside Barbell, we don’t train athletes to peak once or twice a year—we train them to be ready at all times. This isn’t about gearing up for one...
How to Organize and Program a Training Day
Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming
Understanding how to plan a training day properly is one of the most critical aspects of successful training. This is especially true with the Conjugate Method,...
Full Body Jiu Jitsu Workout: Dynamic Effort Day
BJJ | #jiujitsu
Strength training is filled with opinions, theories, and recycled ideas—but what you’ll find here is different. Everything written comes from firsthand...
5% Off: Navigating PRs and Performance in the Gym
One of our athletes at Westside Barbell recently attempted a snatch-grip deadlift—heels close together, hands at the widest grip—and ended up roughly 5%...
Alternative Dynamic Effort Training Waves
Conjugate Method | Dynamic Effort Training
The dynamic effort method is one of the three primary training methods featured within the Conjugate Method. This training aims to increase an athlete's...