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This blog post dives into the debate surrounding High Intensity Training (HIT) for athletes, particularly football players. Louie Simmons, a renowned strength and conditioning coach, shares his perspective on why HIT might not be the best approach for overall athletic development.

This blog post dives into a critical comparison of two popular strength training philosophies: the U.S.-advocated progressive overload system and the Westside Conjugate Method.

Westside Barbell, a legendary powerlifting gym, is known for its innovative training methods. Today, we delve into their special workouts, a key concept within the Westside Conjugate Method.

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.

Westside Barbell’s Louie Simmons knows that true powerlifting dominance requires more than just squats, deadlifts, and bench presses (the “big three”). Enter extra workouts, a strategic approach to maximizing strength gains and recovery.

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.