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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Starting Conjugate: Rack Pulls

Starting Conjugate: Rack Pulls

Burley Hawk 5 minute read

Conjugate Method | 2022 | Absolute Strength | Back Training | Deadlift Training | Explosive Power

One of the reasons the Conjugate Method is so efficient is that it allows us to implement exercise variations with the intent of developing strength that...

Westside Barbell: Athlete Application

Westside Barbell: Athlete Application

WSBB Education 1 minute read

Do you want to train at Westside Barbell? Well, now is your chance! We are looking for athletes to train and learn, at no charge, as part of our...

Outdoor Conditioning

Outdoor Conditioning

WSBB Education 4 minute read

2022 | Coaching | conditioning | GPP Training | Injury Prevention | Recovery

It's the middle of summer, and there is no better time to begin an outdoor conditioning program to raise your work capacity in the gym. Conditioning is...

Bench Press Builders

Bench Press Builders

Burley Hawk 6 minute read

Conjugate Method | 2022 | Absolute Strength | Accessory Training | Bench | Bench Press Training | Max Effort

The bench press is a lift that frustrates many powerlifters. You see it often, lifters squat or deadlift world-class amounts of weight yet struggle to...

The Almighty Barbell Row

The Almighty Barbell Row

Burley Hawk 5 minute read

Conjugate Method | 2022 | Accessory Training | Back Training | Bench Press Training | Deadlift Training

In strength sports, when you think of muscle groups most responsible for producing tremendous amounts of strength, none rank higher than the muscles...

Westside Barbell Podcast - Chuck Vogelpohl, Marcus Marinelli, Dom Rotolo and Tom Waddle

Westside Barbell Podcast - Chuck Vogelpohl, Marcus Marinelli, Dom Rotolo and Tom Waddle

WSBB Education 1 minute read

Podcast

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WSBB #53 - Chuck Vogelpohl, Marcus Marinelli, Dominic Rotolo, Tom Waddle

WSBB #53 - Chuck Vogelpohl, Marcus Marinelli, Dominic Rotolo, Tom Waddle

WSBB Education 1 minute read

Listen to this unique podcast episode recorded inside the gym of Westside Barbell, featuring powerlifting legend Chuck Vogelpohl, Strong Style MMA founder...

Starting Conjugate: Accessory Exercises

Starting Conjugate: Accessory Exercises

Burley Hawk 5 minute read

What makes the Conjugate Method the premier strength and conditioning method is its ability to raise all qualities responsible for strength and human...

Know Your Role

Know Your Role

Burley Hawk 5 minute read

Conjugate Method | 2022 | Program | Training | training partners

Powerlifting is an individual sport on the platform but a team sport in the gym. To be maximally successful, you must train with a group of like-minded...