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 | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
Tags: ME Upper, Pressing, Accessories Heavy dumbbell presses are the cornerstone of any upper body accessory training program. Whether performing...
Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
The upper back is one of the most important links in the posterior chain. A weak upper back can cause you to lose your torso posture during squats, lose...
Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods | Strength Training Program
Tags: Back, Goodmorning, Low Back An almost forgotten special exercise is the Good Morning. From the beginning of weight training, the Good Morning—in its...
Louie Simmons | Coaching | Powerlifting
Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods | Strength Training Program
What exactly is a ‘deload’? Everyone has their own perception based on their style of training, and previous positive/negative experiences....
Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods | Strength Training Program
Tags: garage gym, essentials, basics For any fan of Westside Barbell new or old, it should be well known that Louie Simmons started...
Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods | Strength Training Program
By: Louie Simmons Tags: deadlift, lockout, glutes Many lifters find their sticking point or mini-max is when lifting the bar off the floor. ...
Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods | Strength Training Program
Many people ask through email, phone calls, and direct messages of how to perform Circa Max. If you are so inclined, beneath is a plan for how we...
Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods | Strength Training Program
At Westside, we keep the straight bar work to major retests. Our methodology is to use specialty bars to constantly increase training capacity and...
