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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: 5 Tips to Prepare for Your First Powerlifting Meet

WSBB Blog: 5 Tips to Prepare for Your First Powerlifting Meet

WSBB Education 4 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods

Tags: Novice, Knowledge, Training Tips Time to Read: 3.5 min At some point in time, if you want to really be a powerlifter, it will become necessary that...

WSBB Blog: Maximum Results in Minimal Time

WSBB Blog: Maximum Results in Minimal Time

WSBB Education 3 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods

Tags: Mini Workouts, Conjugate Method, Organization Time to Read: 3min  A common issue that many powerlifters, athletes, or general gym goers have is a...

WSBB Blog: Conventional Deadlift Set Up 101

WSBB Blog: Conventional Deadlift Set Up 101

WSBB Education 3 minute read

Conjugate Method | Deadlift | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods

Tags: Deadlift, Strength, Conjugate Time to Read: 5min When it comes to the deadlift, many lifters believe that all you have to do is “grip it and rip it...

WSBB Article: The Journey

WSBB Article: The Journey

Louie Simmons 17 minute read

Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods

Tags: Reflect, Journey, TrainingTime to Read: 7-8 mins   In life and sports, everyone must look up to someone or something. And that person or thing you...

WSBB Blog: How Westside Would Run a NFL Weight Room?

WSBB Blog: How Westside Would Run a NFL Weight Room?

WSBB Education 5 minute read

Exercise Programming | Football | Strength Training for Sports | Strength Training Methods

Tags: Football, Training Intensity, Conjugate Time to Read: 4min  With the Super Bowl over, we thought it would be a good time to talk football, and how we...

WSBB Blog: Conjugate Training for Strongman

WSBB Blog: Conjugate Training for Strongman

WSBB Education 4 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods | Strongman

Tags: Strength, Conjugate, Max Effort Time To Read: 5mins It has been repeatedly established that the Conjugate Method can be adapted to any sport, and one...

WSBB Blog: Accessory Training Density

WSBB Blog: Accessory Training Density

WSBB Education 4 minute read

Conjugate Method | Accessory Lifts | Exercise Programming

Tags: Organization, Upper Body, Lower Body Time To Read: 3.5min Walking into the gym, imagine you have a specific amount of money in your pocket, and each...

WSBB Blog: Squat Set Up 101

WSBB Blog: Squat Set Up 101

WSBB Education 4 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Squat | Strength Training Methods

Time to Read: 2.5mins When it comes to putting together a world class powerlifting total, the squat is arguably the most important lift involved. Not only...

WSBB Blog: Jump Training for Fighters

WSBB Blog: Jump Training for Fighters

WSBB Education 4 minute read

Conjugate Method | Boxing | Exercise Programming | Mixed Martial Arts | Strength Training Methods

Tags: Jumping, Fighting, Conjugate Time to Read: 4min When it comes to training fighters, continuing to build on their athleticism should be the goal of...