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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WSBB Blog: Fix Your Squat Weakness

WSBB Blog: Fix Your Squat Weakness

WSBB Education 4 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Squat | Strength Training Methods

Tag: Hamstring, Squat 101, Mentality Designing a training program for the squat is extremely simple when you first begin training. All you have to focus...

WSBB Blog Gold Medal Grappling

WSBB Blog Gold Medal Grappling

WSBB Education 7 minute read

Exercise Programming | Mixed Martial Arts | Strength Training for Sports | Strength Training Methods | Wrestling

Tags: Squat, Endurance, GPP The Olympics are in full swing, and with that, grapplers from around the world are competing for the gold within their...

WSBB Blog: Primary Accessory Exercises for the Deadlift

WSBB Blog: Primary Accessory Exercises for the Deadlift

WSBB Education 4 minute read

Conjugate Method | Accessory Lifts | Deadlift | Exercise Programming

In the mind of the average strength coach, you must constantly train competition specific movements in order to grow the strength necessary to lift...

WSBB Blog: Get The Most Out of Your Westside Bands

WSBB Blog: Get The Most Out of Your Westside Bands

WSBB Education 4 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods

Tags: Hamstring, Grip, Conditioning At Westside Barbell, we have the luxury of having access to some of the best powerlifting equipment and machines that...

2021 Metal Milita Summer Smackdown

2021 Metal Milita Summer Smackdown

Louie Simmons 1 minute read

Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Powerlifting | Strength Training Methods

Tags: Squat, Bench, Deadlift

WSBB Blog: Primary Accessory Exercises to Increase Pressing Power

WSBB Blog: Primary Accessory Exercises to Increase Pressing Power

WSBB Education 4 minute read

Conjugate Method | Accessory Lifts | Bench | Exercise Programming

WSBB Blog: Hamstring Training 101

WSBB Blog: Hamstring Training 101

WSBB Education 4 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Hamstrings | Strength Training Methods

WSBB Blog: Summer Outdoor Conditioning

WSBB Blog: Summer Outdoor Conditioning

WSBB Education 4 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | General Physical Preparedness | Strength Training Methods

Summertime is now upon us, and with the increased temperatures and sunny weather it is a great opportunity for lifters and athletes to get outside and get some...

WSBB Blog: Overcoming Common Sticking Points in the Deadlift

WSBB Blog: Overcoming Common Sticking Points in the Deadlift

WSBB Education 4 minute read

Conjugate Method | Deadlift | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods

Tags: Knockout power, Speed-Strength, Cardio One of the most celebrated lifts, having a strong deadlift is one of the most important things you can have as...