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.
We’ve undertaken a project to organize our 1,400+ articles — start with the curated guides belowLatest Articles
Speed and Strength for Olympic Lifting
A weightlifter must have good form on the lifts and a strong squat for leg strength. For speed strength training for the squat use a three-week pendulum wave....
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Olympic Lifting Max Effort
Below are max-effort workouts that will surely raise your lifts. It is very important to max out as often as possible, as you know this was the method...
Westside Barbell Podcast Episode 21 - Louie Simmons reveals how he overcame his injuries to succeed
In this podcast Louie Simmons reveals in detail how he rehabbed from multiple career ending injuries to become stronger than ever.Today Louie is joined by John Quint who...
The Westside Barbell Podcast Episode 14- The Force Posture Strength Curve
Within this episode Louie Simmons, John Quint and Chris Marrang explain the importance of understanding the force posture curve and why partial ranges of movement are sometime beneficial...
Louie Simmons Live Demonstrations at Westside Barbell
In this video Louie Simmons explains in depth how each one of his specialty machines works and why you need to incorporate it into your training.For more information...
Westside Barbell Interviews - Jay Spry Meets Louie Simmons
Jamaican Strength Coach Jay Spry stopped by Westside Barbell to talk shop with Louie Simmons.
Westside Barbell Interviews - Variety Trainer meets Louie Simmons
Westside Barbell Interviews - Variety Trainer meets Louie Simmons
Westside Barbell Interviews - Lift Lab Meets Louie Simmons
Westside Barbell Interviews - Lift Lab Meets Louie Simmons
2006 Louie Simmons Seminar
Free full seminar from Louie Simmons circa 2006.
How To Attach Resistance Bands To A Bar For Squatting
Louie Simmons demonstrates how to attach bands to the bar for squatting