WSBB #66 - Dustin Brancheau
Podcast: Dustin - The Art of Adaptability and Coaching Success in Multiple Sports Discover the insights of Dustin Brancheau, the owner and special strengths...
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.
Starting Conjugate: Simplified Meet Peak Program
Conjugate Method | Geared Lifting | Raw Powerlifting
One of the questions we receive most frequently is regarding how we recommend peaking for a powerlifting meet when using the Conjugate Method. Most of...
Conjugate Football: Off-Season Max Effort Lower
Conjugate Method | Football | Maximal Effort Method
It’s now the off-season for most football programs, and it is the time of year when athletes enter the gym to improve as much as possible for the next...
Selecting the Best Tricep Exercises
Strength Training | Triceps | Upper Body
As an athlete, it is important to develop a strong upper body. One of the most critical components of developing a strong upper body is ensuring that...
Basic Conjugate Training Advice I
Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Training Methods & Techniques
The Conjugate Method is the most comprehensive strength training approach a coach or athlete can use to improve sports performance. Unlike conventional...
Troubleshooting Dynamic Effort Squat Training
Dynamic Effort Method | Squat Training | Training Methods & Techniques
The dynamic effort method is a training method used weekly at Westside Barbell. Implementing the dynamic effort method aims to train speed-strength and...
The Powerlifting Good Morning
Good Morning Training | Lower Body | Maximal Effort Method
The powerlifting good morning is an exercise that is considered a cornerstone of lower body training at Westside Barbell. We use this exercise to...
How to Deadlift Correctly
Deadlift | Deadlift Training | Training Methods & Techniques
The deadlift is a lift that is one of the best tests of overall physical strength. It is the one powerlift that does not feature an eccentric phase, so...
WSBB #65 - George Halbert & Tony Ramos
Podcast: Powerlifting Insights with George Halbert and Tony Ramos - Westside Barbell Legends Discover the stories of George Halbert, the most decorated...