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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 Fundamental Exercises For MMA

WSBB Blog: 5 Fundamental Exercises For MMA

WSBB Education 4 minute read

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

Tags: MMA, Conditioning, Grappling  Time to Read: 3.5min When training for mixed martial arts, the success of an athlete depends on their strength and...

WSBB Blog: Knockout Power, Utilizing the Conjugate System for Boxing

WSBB Blog: Knockout Power, Utilizing the Conjugate System for Boxing

WSBB Education 4 minute read

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

Tags: Athletes , Conditioning , Explosive Read Time: 3 Minutes Westside Barbell, and The Westside Barbell Method has a successful history working with and...

WSBB Blog: 5 Forgotten Exercises

WSBB Blog: 5 Forgotten Exercises

WSBB Education 4 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods

Tags: Forgotten, Basics, Cambered Bar Time to Read: 4min  When writing programming, many lifters follow what is popular on social media and change their...

How to Bench Press Correctly

How to Bench Press Correctly

Louie Simmons 7 minute read

Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods | Strength Training Program

Tags: Bench, Delts , Dumbbells By: Louie Simmons  With six men breaking all-time world records, while training at Westside, we have developed a system that...

WSBB Blog: Training for the Outdoorsman

WSBB Blog: Training for the Outdoorsman

WSBB Education 4 minute read

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

by Westside Education Team Tags: GPP, Conditioning, Tactical Since the beginning of time, people have had to hunt, fish, hike, and climb for survival....

A Sit Down Interview with Chuck Vogelpohl

A Sit Down Interview with Chuck Vogelpohl

Louie Simmons 12 minute read

Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Podcast | Strength Training Methods

Below is a transcribed interview that took place within Westside Barbell between Louie Simmons [Louie] and Chuck Vogelpohl [Chuck]. Anyone who knows Chuck...

WSBB Blog: The Sled

WSBB Blog: The Sled

WSBB Education 3 minute read

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

Tags: GPP, Sleds, Conditioning By: Westside Barbell Educational Team One of the most functional and cost effective pieces of equipment a gym can have is a...

WSBB Blog: Why the Westside Method?

WSBB Blog: Why the Westside Method?

WSBB Education 3 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods

Tags: Why, Knowledge, Programming By: Westside Barbell Educational Team The Westside Barbell training method is and has always been one of the most forward...

WSBB Blog: Absolute Strength Development for Grappling

WSBB Blog: Absolute Strength Development for Grappling

WSBB Education 4 minute read

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

Tags: Grappling, Absolute Strength, Athletes Whether you are competing in Wrestling, Judo, or Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, your absolute strength is one thing you...