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.

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Westside Mass Production

Westside Mass Production

Louie Simmons 8 minute read

Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods | Training Methods & Techniques

 Westside is famous for its Max Effort (M-E) workout and using the Dynamic Method for speed or explosive strength. But Westside also uses the third...

Throwing Week 5 - Day 3

Rob Golabek 1 minute read

Exercise Programming | Strength Training Program | Track & Field

Back Hypers 4x25 Sled Walks 6x 60 yards DB straight leg rdl 2x25

Throwing Week 5 - Day 2

Rob Golabek 1 minute read

Exercise Programming | Strength Training Program | Track & Field

DB Bench 4x15 ( change height each set ) No rest between sets, change height and go Band Pull Aparts 3x15 Single Arm Hammer Winds w/ 5 pound plate 1-...

Throwing Week 5 - Day 1

Rob Golabek 1 minute read

Exercise Programming | Strength Training Program | Track & Field

Banded Seated Hamstring Curls 3x15 Sled Walk 6x60 yards Banded Sumo Good Mornings x 50 1- Conventional Dead lift  vs mini band ( hard 2 ) 2- Close Grip Lat...

Throwing Week 4 - Day 3

Rob Golabek 1 minute read

Exercise Programming | Strength Training Program | Track & Field

DB Bench  4x15 ( change height each set ) No rest between sets, change height and go DB Free Squat 2x15 Bodyweight straight leg rdl 2x25 1- DB Box Squat...

Throwing Week 4 - Day 2

Rob Golabek 1 minute read

Exercise Programming | Strength Training Program | Track & Field

DB Bench 4x15 ( change height each set ) No rest between sets, change height and go Y + T Raise 2x15 Banded face pulls x50 25 push-ups 1-  First Click...

Throwing Week 4 - Day 1

Rob Golabek 1 minute read

Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Program | Track & Field

DB free squat 2x15 Bodyweight straight leg rdl 2x25 Back hypers x 50 Banded face pulls 2x25 1- Medium Stance Low Box Box Squats ( hard3 ) 2- Chest...

Throwing Week 3 - Day 3

Rob Golabek 1 minute read

Exercise Programming | Strength Training Program | Track & Field

DB Bench  4x15 ( change height each set ) No rest between sets, change height and go DB Free Squat 2x15 Bodyweight straight leg rdl 2x25 1- DB Box Squat...

Throwing Week 3 - Day 2

Rob Golabek 1 minute read

Exercise Programming | Strength Training Program | Track & Field

DB Bench 4x15 ( change height each set ) No rest between sets, change height and go Y + T Raise 2x15 Banded face pulls x50 25 push-ups 1- Floor Press (...