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.
Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods | Strength Training Program
Many things cause lifers and athletes alike to go into a fit of rage. However, few can compare to taking a big bench, with locked in technique and...
Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods | Strength Training Program
To visitors and onlookers at Westside, it seems the guys and gals are always sitting to a solid box. This can be the traditional parallel, or up...
Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods | Strength Training Program
The Bow Bar (often called the Buffalo Bar) at Westside is the best two way bar we have. With the ability to be utilized on both upper and lower...
Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods | Strength Training Program
After all the work powerlifters, athletes, and gym goers put themselves through, what can be more frustrating than failing a bench right off the...
Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods | Strength Training Program
Training Conjugate is as simple or as complex as one cares to make it. Simply stated, it is a constant rotation of exercises targeted at improving...
Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Home Gym Training | Strength Training Methods | Strength Training Program
*extra workouts *this week we’ll keep the intensity moderate-high (by cutting rest time), and volume high Moderate Grip Deficit Push-up 6x30 (30sec rest)...
Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Home Gym Training | Strength Training Methods | Strength Training Program
*extra workouts *many of these lifts will require extra weight in the way of a weight vest or heavy object Incline Push-ups x10, 20, 30, 40 Push-ups x15,...
Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods | Strength Training Program
When at home with only the basics, it is more than possible to continue to grow and improve at one’s chosen sport. In this case, we’ll take a look...
Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods | Strength Training Program
When training at home or the gym, a universal standard of strength is the overhead press (OHP). This is a very common movement in strongman, and...
