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Westside Barbell, a legendary powerlifting gym, earns its renown through innovative training methods. This blog post dives into their unique approach to plyometrics, a training method used to develop explosive power in athletes.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ever feel stuck in a weight training rut? You’re not alone. Louie Simmons, the mastermind behind Westside Barbell, argues traditional methods like progressive overload have limitations. Here, we explore the Westside Conjugate Method, a program designed to break through plateaus and maximize results.

As athletes, we all chase the holy grail of progress: increasing muscle mass, speed, strength, and coordination. Starting out, simple rep schemes like 10s, 8s, and 6s can work wonders. But what happens when you hit a plateau?

Stuck in a benching rut? This guide dismantles common mistakes and reveals the secrets to explosive bench press gains!

Stuck in a squat plateau? This guide explores box squatting, special exercises, and targeted training methods to elevate your squat game.

The quest for peak powerlifting performance goes beyond just piling on weight. This article dives into the concept of mini-max points and how bands and chains can be used to optimize your training.