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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
Max Effort: Proper Exercise Selection and Implementation
Thu Mar 24, 2022
Conjugate for Grappling: Max Effort Lower
If an athlete needs to address their absolute strength, speed, endurance, or durability, a Conjugate program can be designed to improve sports performance.
There is a need for high levels of all of the attributes mentioned above in grappling-based sports. Over the past three years, I have had the opportunity to write programming for one of the premier Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitors in the world today, Dante Leon. Dante is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and has used Conjugate-based strength training to take his abilities to the next level.
Mon Mar 21, 2022
Developing the Hips
Fri Mar 18, 2022
WSBB Blog: Max Effort Management for Raw Powerlifters
Mon Mar 14, 2022
Box Squats for Raw Powerlifters - Execution and Programming
Fri Mar 11, 2022
Hamstring Injury Prevention
Wed Mar 09, 2022
Understanding The Importance of Proper Frequency, Intensity, and Volume Regulation
Do you understand the role training frequency, intensity, and volume plays in the success of a strength training program? If not, this article will help guide you.