Unlock the Bench Press Methods That Built 60+ Lifters Over 600lbs
Whether chasing your first 300 lbs or aiming to push past 700 lbs, this is the manual for mastering the bench pressâraw or shirted. Written by Louie Simmons, the legendary founder of Westside Barbell, this book delivers decades of battle-tested knowledge used by elite lifters and world record holders.
Inside, Louie lays out the exact systems that made Westside the most feared benching crew in powerlifting history. No fluff. No theory without application. Just results-driven methods that built the strongest benchers on the planet.
What Youâll Learn:
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Dynamic Effort Training: Use bands, chains, and speed work to build explosive power and bar control.
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Maximal Effort Training: How to rotate 45+ variations weekly to push new PRs year-round without burnout.
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Repetition Method & GPP: Build muscle in the right placesâtriceps, upper back, deltsâwith smart hypertrophy.
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Bench Press Technique: Raw and equipped setups, bar paths, hand positions, and fix-your-weak-point guidance.
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Sample Programs: Real-world speed and max effort day templates from Westside athletes (including Halbert, Fry, Wolfe, Panora).
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Prehab & Rehab Protocols: Fix shoulder pain, improve mobility, and extend your lifting career.
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The Web System: Lift-specific benchmarks for 400, 500, and 600+ raw benchers with exact numbers to target.
Why It Works:
This manual combines the best of Soviet periodization, Bulgarian max effort, and American gritâall through Louieâs lens. Each chapter teaches how to train smarter, adjust faster, and build strongerâall while rotating exercises so the CNS stays fresh and gains never stall.
If youâre serious about benching, this isnât optionalâitâs required reading.
Product Specs:
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Digital Format (PDF)
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89 Full-Color Pages
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Includes Charts, Programs, Photographs, and Athlete Workouts
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Immediate Access After Purchase
The barbell doesnât lie. The methods in this book have built 27+ 700lb benchers. Now itâs your turn.
