WSBB #69 - Jason"Gus"Gusic
Westside Barbell Podcast: Conjugate Tactical - Applying Westside Methods to Military and First Responders Explore the history and evolution of Conjugate...
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.
Escalating Jump Training
Explosive Power | Jumping | Plyometrics
Plyometric training is one of the most common methods to enhance an athlete's power output and athleticism. No matter the sport, all athletes need the ability...
Starting Conjugate: Deloading
Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Strength Training for Sports
One of the most important aspects of training is fatigue management. Truthfully, you could argue that fatigue management is the most critical aspect of...
Training Consistency: The Key to Unlocking Optimal Athletic Performance
Goal Setting | Skill Acquisition | Training Consistency
In the world of athletic training, one critical element stands out in the quest for optimal performance: consistency. No matter how advanced or...
WSBB #68 - Brian Bott
Podcast: Brian Bott - A Journey Through Sports Performance and Strength Coaching Join our podcast with Brian Bott, owner and operational manager of Sports...
The Reverse Hack Squat
Accessory Lifts | Squat | Training Methods & Techniques
A hack squat is a machine you will find in many gyms. It is a useful lower-body training tool, most often used to strengthen the muscles that make up...
WSBB #67 - Garry Benford
Westside Barbell Podcast: Garry Benford - World Record Powerlifter and Westside Barbell Alumni Explore the life and powerlifting career of Garry Benford, a...
Starting Conjugate: How to Warm-Up
Conjugate Method | Athletes | Warm-Ups
As a beginner or someone new to the Conjugate Method, it is important to understand how to set yourself up for successful and productive training days....
Basic Conjugate Training Advice II
Conjugate Method | Organization of Training | Training Methods & Techniques
The Conjugate Method allows an athlete to rapidly enhance strength, speed, muscle mass, and athletic ability. At Westside, we have successfully utilized...