The Westside Barbell Blog

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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Louie Simmons

Louie Simmons was an influential figure in strength and conditioning, renowned for his inventive training methodologies and decades-long career in powerlifting. Born in 1947, he was best known as the founder of Westside Barbell, an invitation-only training facility in Columbus, Ohio that earned a reputation as the “Mecca of Powerlifting.”

Louie competed at an elite level for over three decades, achieving “Elite” status in five weight classes and totalling over 2,000 lb in two of them. He developed the Conjugate System, and his focus on injury prevention led to the invention of strength training equipment still used worldwide.

Articles by Louie Simmons

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Louie Simmons ·· 8 minute read

Back Restoration

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Most lifters have some idea of how Westside trains.It is a ratio of 20 percent barbell training with 80 percent small special exercises. This leads to a high...