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.
Training Methods & Techniques | Tricep Training | Upper Body
The Conjugate Method provides the framework for a coach or athlete to address any strength or conditioning-related issue that is responsible for holding...
Accessory Training | Deadlift Training | Repeated Effort Method
The Conjugate Method provides full-spectrum strength training, improving absolute strength, explosive power, work capacity, and muscle mass. This is done...
Conjugate Method | Accessories | Bench Press Training
Developing a strong upper torso is an essential aspect of strength training. No matter the sport, athletes will benefit significantly by improving the strength...
Absolute Strength | Max Effort | Overhead Press
The Conjugate Method provides many different ways to set up an athlete to achieve a new PR in a specific lift. One of the most effective ways to do this...
Lower Body | Specialty Bars | Squat
The Conjugate Method is a multifaceted training method designed to maximize the use of strength and conditioning tools to cause specific training effects...
Max Effort | Overhead Press | Strongman
On the path to developing a strong overhead press, it is important to address all involved muscle groups through main and accessory special exercises....
Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | GPP Training
The development of athletes calls for a coach to address critical aspects of strength and conditioning. Athletes must improve their absolute...
Conjugate Method | Max Effort | Overhead Press
No matter what sport an athlete prepares for, having a strong upper body is critical to high-level sports performance. When following a Conjugate Method...
Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Good Morning Training
Walking into a powerlifting gym or athletic training facility, you will likely find athletes performing compound movements. Exercises such as the squat,...
