Off Day
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
We’ve had a good bit of questions regarding off day auxiliary work. Below is a Thursday session to be done the day after a Max Effort Upper day...1️⃣Sled...
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.
Banded Work
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
One of the biggest questions we get @westsidebarbellofficial is how to increase muscular endurance and injury prevention. Our go to answer for both of...
Pulling John
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
We’ve received plenty of questions regarding missing the deadlift at the bottom(floor to knees). So looking ahead to Monday we thought we’d toss this one...
Mama Said.
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
Some people have an aversion to conditioning in the cold. You can fix this by wearing clothing in a pattern called ‘layers’.Just like mama said.A good...
Bigger Than Yours
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
At Westside our Plyoswing can hold over 1300lbs of steel, and ~2000lbs of band tension underneath. This leg drive auxiliary is a favorite for our...
Punch Through
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
If lockout is something you’re lagging, don’t be hesitant to switch up angles. Remember, rotating the stimulus is one of the major keys to the conjugate...
Jumping Jack
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
At Westside box jumps are a key portion of development for athletes as they build explosive power from a multitude of positions.These are ALWAYS...
The Beginning
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
‘In the beginning God only made hundos and 45s...and then other sports happened’ -Louie Simmons Really nothing more to say on this subject.
Sumo Rack
Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
Give this a go if this is an area you need to attack:1️⃣Pin #2 Sumo Rack Pull w/Chain 1RM2️⃣Pin #2 Sumo Rack Pull w/Chain 3x6🔸reset reps🔸using Zercher...