A Better Morning
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
Strength Training Articles
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.
Chain Crew
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Back Bonus
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Lat Pulldown 3x6-8 Seated Plate Loaded Machine Row 3x8-10 DB Pullover 3x10-12 Sled Upright Row x3 Trips -1 trip = 60m down and back -keep constant...
Back Day
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The Back.At Westside every day our athletes and lifters go to the gym, some type of back training is done. The lats are the base of the bench, and keep...
Injury?
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At Westside, rarely do we have an injury.This is due to the utilization of the bamboo bar, battle ropes, and ultra high rep (100+/set) banded work done...
The Board Idea
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
The board press...The idea behind it is to simulate a higher touch point of the body while absorbing the force through the board as though it is the...
Yoked Grip
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
Strongman train much? Here's a way we do...A favorite here is using the War Wagon Barrow for 100 feet one way with max weight. When it gets heavy enough,...
Upper Core
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Push-ups are one of the most potent upper body exercises when executed correctly.At Westside we do them with the bar set low in the power rack, typically with...
Skin the Cat
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
Always pursue a more optimal pathOutside of books, understand that athletics and training are physical sciences.There are many ways to skin the cat, and...