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
Never neglect grip training. At Westside we believe grip strength is best developed eccentrically. This can be worked by doing heavy wheelbarrow trips, or...
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
At Westside we do abs every time we go in the gym. As with all auxiliaries in the Conjugate system, the key is to rotate the movements to avoid...
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
Heading into the new year and new week with some strongman training for y’all we do on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s with the @iamtheimmortal War Wagon...
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
‘Don’t f#%&k up.’-Louie Simmons90% of the time this is the last thing you’ll here from him before taking a PR.
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
Constantly strive to reach the ribcage UP not only while lowering the bar but ALSO when pressing. This allows the lats to remain in full engagement while...
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
Jumping is synonymous with all sports track and field as well as all sports played with a ball. Jumping also can play a large role in...
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
Quick deadlift training tip...Do you recall the first time using an actual deadlift bar? The knurling, the diameter, and the whip of the bar made the pull...
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
The eyes guide the head,The head guides the neck,And the neck guides the upper back.Keep your eyes straight ahead as you pull.This simple eye position...
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
A little sled conditioning for y’all... 1️⃣Sled Drag x3 Continual Trips as Heavy as Possible🔸running your sled straps through your belt🔸no resting🔸1...
