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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.

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Unique Lats

Unique Lats

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods

The back is an unique muscle group. It must be trained from a multitude of angles to elicit its' full potential when it comes to bar control. Constantly...

Math...oy

Math...oy

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods

If you want the best results, you must put forth your best effort. Omitting the math in the Westside System is a sure fire way to diminish your returns,...

Power #s

Power #s

Westside Barbell 1 minute read

Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods

Many underestimate how invaluable power racks are to a true Westside Conjugate strength facility. Every pin hole is a record. These can range from...

November 2018

November 2018

Louie Simmons 1 minute read

Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods

Why The Need For A Deadlift March 2018

Raising Volume

Raising Volume

Louie Simmons 10 minute read

Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods

            There are several methods that can be used to raise volume. Raising volume is critical for improving a lift or your total. One method is...

The Need for a Deadlift        

The Need for a Deadlift        

Louie Simmons 7 minute read

Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Deadlift | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods

  Years ago they would say the meet doesn’t start until the bar hits the floor. The deadlift was the big equalizer. Nowadays, the big equalizer is the...

Why

Why

Louie Simmons 25 minute read

Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods

I am constantly asks “Why does Westside do this or do that?” Why, why, why! When he asked “How did you come to the conclusion about training methods...

Got Training Questions?

Got Training Questions?

Tom Barry 1 minute read

Tom BarryWestside Barbell General Manager. All Training Questions can be sent to: training@westside-barbell.com Please allow up to 72 hours for a...

Special Strengths Certificate Exam Preparation Area

Special Strengths Certificate Exam Preparation Area

Tom Barry 1 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods

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