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 belowWhen it comes to training for combat sports—Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, wrestling, and everything in between—misinformation runs rampant. At Westside Barbell, we’ve spent over a decade cutting through the noise...
Westside Barbell Podcast - Bobby Kaleal: Award-Winning Performance Coach and Entrepreneur Bobby Kaleal is an award-winning performance coach, entrepreneur, inventor, and keynote speaker who specializes in extracting greatness...
Westside Barbell Podcast: Dante Leon - The Evolution of Professional Grappling and Strength Training Listen to accomplished Canadian grappler and Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt Dante Leon as he...
Westside Barbell Podcast: Conjugate Tactical - Applying Westside Methods to Military and First Responders Explore the history and evolution of Conjugate Tactical, an organization dedicated to applying the...
Podcast: Brian Bott - A Journey Through Sports Performance and Strength Coaching Join our podcast with Brian Bott, owner and operational manager of Sports AdvantEdge and Edge Baseball....
Westside Barbell Podcast: Garry Benford - World Record Powerlifter and Westside Barbell Alumni Explore the life and powerlifting career of Garry Benford, a world record-holding powerlifter and loyal...
Podcast: Dustin - The Art of Adaptability and Coaching Success in Multiple Sports Discover the insights of Dustin Brancheau, the owner and special strengths coach at Advantedge Sports...
Podcast: Powerlifting Insights with George Halbert and Tony Ramos - Westside Barbell Legends Discover the stories of George Halbert, the most decorated bencher in Westside history, and Tony...
Podcast: Westside Barbell Stories with Laura Phelps-Stackhouse and Tony Ramos Learn from Laura Phelps-Stackhouse, holder of 5 all-time world records, and Tony Ramos, a professional powerlifter and...
Listen to this unique podcast episode recorded inside the gym of Westside Barbell, featuring powerlifting legend Chuck Vogelpohl, Strong Style MMA founder Marcus Marinelli, and integral Westside members...
Jim Seitzer: Westside Barbell's Basement Days and Bandbell Founder Listen to an insightful podcast featuring Jim Seitzer, an elite powerlifter with a total of 1824.3LBS, former Mr. USA,...
Podcast: Louie Simmons on the Origins of the Conjugate Method and Westside Barbell Join Westside Barbell founder Louie Simmons as he explores the origins of the Conjugate Method...
