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Basic Conjugate Training Advice VIII

Every year, some aspect of training is considered "new" by the strength and conditioning world at large. However, if you know Lou and Westside, you likely have heard of these "new" approaches to training ten or twenty years before you saw it on social media. Whether content creators know it or not, the ground they believe they just discovered has Lou's tracks all over it.

Fri Sep 13, 2024

Louie Simmons' Reverse Hyper Machine

Louie Simmons invented the Reverse Hyper to answer the problems he faced after suffering a severe injury. The Reverse Hyper was instrumental for helping rehab Louie's back and increasing the strength all who used it. This was integral for the heights the Westside lifters achieved and the reason why the Reverse Hyper is used by so many across the world.

Sat Apr 15, 2023

Lessons from Louie

Louie Simmons was an avid reader and consumer of education, so his book collection was...

Thu Jul 14, 2022

Louie's Plan

Before I continue, please understand the following;

Louie Simmons is one of a kind, and no one can fill that void. No One.

Our job is to keep his legacy going, to keep his club’s history alive and accurate while keeping Louie's teachings and methods moving forward.

Therefore, I'm here to shed some light to our community on Louie's wishes for the future. For ease of delivery, I will split them into 3 Sections;

Westside Barbell: Gym
Westside Barbell: Education
Westside Barbell: Business

Thu Mar 31, 2022

Developing the Hips

The hips may be the most overlooked muscle group for improving sports performance. At Westside, we say the key to strength and speed is from the top of the lifting belt down to the bottom of the shorts.

Fri Mar 18, 2022

Isometric Training

Isometric training is an almost forgotten method of strength training. However, according to notable strength experts from the former Soviet Union, it can be equal to conventional barbell training.