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.
We’ve undertaken a project to organize our 1,400+ articles — start with the curated guides belowThis is a special episode of the podcast, as it's the first podcast recorded inside the gym of Westside Barbell. Direct link to YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/wu_SpMKJEXQ
You may be familiar with the typical strong, average, light, monster mini and mini-bands, but now Westside also offers a micro band. Micro bands are useful for a...
The sumo deadlift is an exercise that offers powerlifters and athletes various training benefits. By utilizing the sumo deadlift, you will gain strength and muscle mass that will...
In the sport of Strongman, the overhead press is one lift that could be considered a staple lift similar to the bench press for a powerlifter. Just as...
As you already know, the Conjugate Method can be applied to any sport and can increase an athlete's strength, speed, and durability. When many think of Westside Barbell...
When you begin weight training, it is important to have a sensible approach that ensures proper training of the muscle groups responsible for supporting the large joints of...
Football is a sport that requires tremendous levels of strength, speed, endurance, and resilience to reach the highest competitive levels. It is a game known for violent impacts, with...
Strength training is one of the most beneficial things you can do for your body. For an athlete, an adequately written training program provides you with the strength...
To the average person, the game of basketball can seem like it is a game of speed and agility instead of explosive power and strength. However, anybody who...
To be a complete athlete, one must possess a strong lower body and a strong upper body. Understanding this, the Conjugate Method utilizes two max effort training days...
One of the training methods Westside Barbell is most known for is the maximal effort method. The maximal effort method uses high-intensity single rep exercises to raise an...
Success in athletics depends on a multitude of things. First, genetics ultimately play the most significant part in the athletic success equation. It's simple: those built for a...
