Author: R C

Strongman Louie Simmons, founder of the legendary Westside Barbell, is renowned for his innovative powerlifting methods. This blog post dives into Westside’s approach to building a strong, resilient back, essential for powerlifters to avoid injuries and maximize performance in squats and deadlifts.

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Powerlifting success requires more than just mastering the squat, bench press, and deadlift (the “big three”). Westside Barbell’s Louie Simmons introduces extra workouts, a strategic approach to maximize strength gains and improve recovery specifically designed for powerlifters.

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Louie Simmons, the mastermind behind Westside Barbell, knows strength training isn’t just about barbells. Enter the sled: a versatile tool that can elevate your powerlifting game by building work capacity, aiding recovery, and strengthening various muscle groups.

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In the world of powerlifting, there’s a constant debate: should you just focus on squatting, deadlifting, and bench pressing (the “big three”) or incorporate additional exercises? Proponents of the “big three only” approach argue that specificity is key. However, Louie Simmons, founder of Westside Barbell, champions the importance of General Physical Preparedness (GPP) for powerlifters.

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Elite powerlifters face a unique challenge: translating their crushing gym sessions into competition success. All too often, lifters hit their peak performance too early, leaving them flat on meet day. This is where the concept of delayed transformation comes in.

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The final two weeks before a powerlifting competition are a pressure cooker. Nerves run high, and the training program you choose can make or break your performance. This blog post explores the Westside Conjugate Method, designed by Louie Simmons of Westside Barbell, to help you peak for competition and achieve those coveted personal records.

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