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 | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
Tags: Bars, Conjugate, Variation Time to Read: 6.5min The Westside System divides work volume into 20 percent and 80 percent. The barbell volume mostly...
Exercise Programming | Olympic Weightlifting | Strength Training for Sports | Strength Training Methods
Programs for the Olympic Lifter Tags: Olympic, Conjugate, Speed Time to Read: 5 Min Westside Barbell has broken more than 100, actually close to 140, all-time...
Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods | Triceps
Tags: Accessory, Triceps, Pressing , Tricep Workouts Time to Read: 5min When it comes to accessory training focused on building the strongest bench...
Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Hamstrings | Strength Training Methods
Tags: Deadlift, Good Morning, Accessory Time: 4min When training the posterior strength chain, no group of muscles is more important to focus on than the...
Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
Tags: Mentality, Program, Training PartnersTime to Read: 3.5min Training at Westside Barbell is a much different experience than training at your typical...
Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | General Physical Preparedness | Strength Training Methods
Tags: GPP, Conditioning, Sled Drags Time to Read: 4.5min When building a strength and condition plan one of the most important factors that directly...
Conjugate Method | Bench | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
Tags: Benching, Dynamic Effort, Max Effort Time to Read: 5min The bench press is a lift that requires a great deal of skill and precision to execute....
Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
Tags: Training, Fighting, Mentality Time to Read: 4min Training for combat sports is as intense as it gets. Over the course of a ten to twelve week...
Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
Tags: Good-Mornings, Back Strength, Variations Time to Read: 3min The good-morning is an exercise that can be controversial depending on who you talk about...
