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.
Conjugate Method | Dynamic Effort | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
As stated before, the Conjugate Method is the most complete and efficient method to train an athlete for any sport. It's simple; instead of committing...
Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | General Physical Preparedness | Strength Training Methods
As you already know, the Conjugate Method can be applied to any sport and can increase an athlete's strength, speed, and durability. When many think of...
Bench | Exercise Programming | strength training for beginners | Strength Training Methods
When you begin weight training, it is important to have a sensible approach that ensures proper training of the muscle groups responsible for supporting...
Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Max Effort | Strength Training Methods
Max effort training is a cornerstone of the Conjugate Method. To improve all other aspects of strength, you must first develop the most critical...
Exercise Programming | Football | Strength Training for Sports | Strength Training Methods
Football is a sport that requires tremendous levels of strength, speed, endurance, and resilience to reach the highest competitive levels. It is a game known...
Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
It doesn't matter if you are a powerlifter, weightlifter, or strongman competitor, the ability to exert a powerful grip is a tremendous benefit....
Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Squat | Strength Training Methods
No matter the sport you compete in, every athlete can benefit from improved lower body strength and muscle development. If you wish to become strong,...
Conjugate Method | Deadlift | Exercise Programming | Featured | Strength Training Methods
You must achieve optimal positioning before moving the barbell, no matter the lift. Finding your optimal positioning for any barbell movement lowers your...
Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Lower Body | Strength Training Methods | Upper Body
Over the years, many athletes have made the pilgrimage to Westside Barbell to see what the Conjugate Method can do to help them further excel in their...
