Science
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
“It’s f@&king science.”-Louie Simmons
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.
Off the Block
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
Max Effort Lower1️⃣Zercher Deadlift Off 4” Block 1RM-frog stance (between conventional and sumo)2️⃣Zercher Deadlift Off 4” Block 1xMax Reps-set is...
Winning Shows
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
Backs Win Shows.Lock the bar in on a bench.Keep the bar close on a pull.Lock the bar down on a squat.Here’s a Tuesday back training auxiliary workout done...
Training Special Strengths
Louie Simmons | 2019 | Explosive Strength | Powerlifting | Speed Strength | Strength Speed
[Special strengths—explosive, speed, and strength speed—are trained at different velocities.] Explosive Strength Explosive...
Episode 37 - Louie Simmons talks with Dan Green
Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Podcast | Strength Training Methods
Click Here to Listen Louie sits down with world-known powerlifter Dan Green. Dan’s best meet total in the 242’s is 2210lb, and best pulls in the gym are an...
The Board
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
"There is no such thing as 'Board Press Nationals'."-Louie SimmonsFor all you geared lifters out there, when it comes to benching, you MUST be able to get...
Involved
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
Be involved with your athlete's training.In the Westside Conjugate System, the coach's eye is everything.This pertains to bar path, bar speed, weak...
Bow to the Box
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
Max Effort Lower1️⃣Bow Bar Box Squat 1RM-3 chains (each side)-parallel box-keep elbows down-lats tight2️⃣ATP Hatfield Squat 3x4-holding pole/band/bar...
Strongman
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
Max Effort Lower1️⃣Axle Bar Deadlift 1RM-Sumo or Conventional (whichever is weaker)2️⃣ATP Good Morning 3x3-wearing back racked Safety Bar w/40% 1RM back...