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: Strength Athlete Cardio

WSBB Blog: Strength Athlete Cardio

WSBB Education 4 minute read

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

WSBB Blog: Strongman Training for the Powerlifter

WSBB Blog: Strongman Training for the Powerlifter

WSBB Education 4 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods | Strongman

WSBB Blog: Overcoming Common Sticking Points in the Bench Press

WSBB Blog: Overcoming Common Sticking Points in the Bench Press

WSBB Education 4 minute read

Conjugate Method | Bench | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods

Tags: Neck training, Grip, Goodmornings Time to read: 3 min  

WSBB Blog: Advanced Box Squatting

WSBB Blog: Advanced Box Squatting

WSBB Education 4 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Squat | Strength Training Methods

WSBB Blog: Common Conjugate Mistakes

WSBB Blog: Common Conjugate Mistakes

WSBB Education 4 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods

WSBB Blog: Be A Good Training Partner

WSBB Blog: Be A Good Training Partner

WSBB Education 4 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods

WSBB Blog: Max Effort Lower Training for Strongman

WSBB Blog: Max Effort Lower Training for Strongman

WSBB Education 4 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods | Strongman

WSBB Blog: Neck Training for Combat Sports Athletes

WSBB Blog: Neck Training for Combat Sports Athletes

WSBB Education 4 minute read

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

Tags: Grip, MMA, Maximal Results Time to Read: 3.5min In the world of combat sports, barbell training is becoming more and more popular as powerlifting...

WSBB Blog: Grip Training

WSBB Blog: Grip Training

WSBB Education 5 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods

Tags: Grip Strength, Accessories, Conjugate Method Time to Read: 3.5min A strong grip is one of the most important attributes a strength athlete can...