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
FAQs "Why do the lifters rarely use a Straight Bar for squats and benches?" Using specialty bars targets the weakness of the lifter(s). Thus the straight...
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
Dynamic LowerBow Bar Box Squat 5x5@50% 1RM-against bands-parallel boxPin #3 Banded Rack Pull 3x30sec-35% 1RM Conventional deadlift-doubled over red...
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
"When you run with the lame, you develop a limp."-Louie SimonsMake sure your training partners are better than you with regards to at least 1 lift.
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
As the bar is being lowered by creating a tighter upper back, the major facet in creating this is maintaining the contraction of the LATS. It is the...
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
“Even a headless chicken can run fast.”-Louie SimmonsCoaches, if you want to make your athletes faster, you MUST prioritize absolute strength. This peak...
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
Max Effort Lower1️⃣ATP Conventional Rack Pull 1RM-20% of your all time best deadlift (sumo or conventional) on carriage with straight weight-bar set...
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
FAQs "Why do the lifters rarely use a Straight Bar for squats and benches?" Using specialty bars targets the weakness of the lifter(s). Thus the straight...
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
Dynamic LowerBow Bar Box Squat 5x5@50% 1RM-against bands-parallel boxPin #3 Banded Rack Pull 3x30sec-35% 1RM Conventional deadlift-doubled over red...
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
When you run with the lame, you develop a limp."-Louie SimmonsMake sure your training partners are better than you with regards to at least 1 lift.
