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.
Athletes | Lacrosse | Strength and Conditioning
Lacrosse Strength Training at Westside Barbell Walk into Westside on a Monday at 10am and you will catch Ally Kennedy and Justin Inacio training next to each...
Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming
The development of skill and technique is important in all sports. Powerlifting is no different: athletes must develop a high level of proficiency in the...
Strength Coaching | Strength Training | Wrestling
The Conjugate Method is famous for building elite level powerlifters, but its real value is building athletes who need to get stronger, faster and more...
Strength and Conditioning
Last week, I had strength and conditioning coach Joe Kenn on the podcast for ninety minutes. It was a stark reminder of what this industry loses when...
Conjugate Method | Dynamic Effort Method
The dynamic effort method is one of the three primary strength training methods in the Conjugate Training System. Dynamic effort training involves...
Conjugate Method | Accommodating Resistance
The use of bands and chains in training allows a coach or athlete to alter the resistance curve of an exercise, allowing an athlete to attain the...
Conjugate Method | Accessory Training
The repeated effort method is one of the most important aspects of the Conjugate Method training approach. This method is used in each training session...
Conjugate Method
The implementation of an effective training system is a critical factor in an athlete's success. No matter the sport, physical strengths and...
Conjugate Method | #jiujitsu | Combat Sports
Two Wins, One System: Joshua Perreira and Dante Leon at ONE Fight Night 42 Joshua Perreira knocked out Gilbert Nakatani with a spinning backfist 38...
Conjugate Method | Training Methods & Techniques
In terms of efficiency and effectiveness, no strength training method compares to the Conjugate Method. Our approach to training allows athletes to...
