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After four years of meticulous data compilation, research, and writing, Louie Simmons presents Special Strength Development for All Sports. This book is a culmination of over 40 years of Simmons' groundbreaking work and experimentation within his renowned gym, Westside Barbell, which serves as his personal laboratory for athletic performance.

What to Expect:

This book is designed for serious coaches and athletes who are pursuing peak athletic performance through advanced strength training methodologies. Inside, readers will find some of the most sophisticated and up-to-date methods available, derived from Simmons' combination of the Soviet, Bulgarian, and Westside Conjugate systems. Each chapter is informed by rigorous research, Simmons' hands-on work with athletes, and contributions from performance specialists in various fields like nutrition and rehabilitation.

Chapter Overview:

  1. Introduction: The Conjugate System – The backbone of Simmons' training philosophy.
  2. The Role of Strength in Sports – Exploring why strength is a foundational component across all sports.
  3. Endurance – Special strength's relationship with endurance.
  4. Contrast and Reactive Methods – Maximizing power and performance.
  5. Periodization – Strategic planning for peak performance throughout the year.
  6. General Physical Preparedness (GPP) – Ensuring athletes are well-rounded and ready for any physical demand.
  7. Olympic Lifting – Integrating Olympic lifts into the Conjugate System.
  8. Training for Combative Sports and Arts – Tailoring training for fighters and martial artists.
  9. Sports Nutrition and Hydration – How diet supports performance.
  10. Restoration and Recovery Methods – Keeping athletes healthy and preventing burnout.
  11. Age and Long-Term Planning – How to train across different ages and stages of athletic development.

Louie Simmons' Vision:

The book encapsulates Simmons' lifelong dedication to refining his training methods, integrating knowledge from the greatest sports scientists of the former Soviet Union and other experts like Verkhoshansky, Zatsiorsky, and Dr. Bondarchuk. It's a tribute to the influence of these thought leaders on his work, while also being a testament to the uniqueness of the Westside Barbell methods that continue to shape athletes worldwide.

Book Details:

  • Cover: Paperback
  • Pages: 390
  • Weight: 2.15 lbs
  • Level of Difficulty: Challenging, best suited for readers with a foundational understanding of training concepts.

This book is a must-read for coaches, athletes, and anyone dedicated to mastering advanced strength development techniques. It blends theory, practice, and Simmons' unparalleled experience into a resource that promises to push the boundaries of what is possible in sports performance.
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Michael Schell
Great Book

Great book, quick transaction, fast delivery great price.

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Jed Glover
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Nothing but great things to say about my experience with ordering from Westside. Order shipped fast. It arrived in perfect condition. And for the amount of knowledge in the book, the price was amazing. I will definitely be back for more books and other things. 10/10 recommend

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Jerry Frazier
Great book

I’ve only gotten halfway through, but so far this is an excellent addition to my collection. Really happy with my purchase.

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M.D.

A must own

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Brian
Worst coloring book ever

A lot of words refined by decades of training, testing and performing to grant insight to methodologies and concepts to vastly improve one's strength and conditioning. No ponies, no rainbows, but a lot of words, some of them I even had to use a dictionary for. If you're looking for a coloring book, this is not for you. If you're looking to work, train and challenge yourself into becoming stronger than you've been before, this is definitely the book for you.

There weren't even any stickers.

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James Howell
Excellent information

I have made two purchases from westside: "The Conjugate Method," and "Special Strength Development for All Sports" - both are excellent, especially the latter. I've only used this info for a month, and I already feel stronger and faster. Westside is 5 stars!

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Tori Dowell
Easy to read and follow

I love how the book is laid out and my 12 year old even started reading it

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Oz

Best book ever

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Dominic B
Fast shipment, great product!

Great service. Great price

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David Hyde
Never disappointed

Bad ass books, good service.
"To master Kung fu the training must be severe" -louie simmons

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Scott Worl

100% in favor of all you guys do and make.

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Yisroel Liberow

Phenomenal book & Incredible service

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Jeremiah Lant
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Recently purchased and started reading Special Strength Development For All Sports. This is a great book with so much useful and beneficial information for athletes. Highly recommend this book.

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Zane Garcia
Amazing Product

I got a Shirt and the Special Strength Developments for All Sports book and both are incredible!

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Wayne
Super fast shipping, maybe find a way to help out us Canadians on Shipping

Shipping was super fast to my in-laws in Arizona. Just waiting to see them to get my books. Hopefully some day shipping to Canada will improve. Other then that, super happy with the customer service.

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Matt Jones
Great information

Helpful for coaches at many levels

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Michael Kenney
Phenomenal products and service

I ordered a book and received it fast and the content is superior! Awesome!!

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Michael Blizel

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Jim O'Neill
Great book

A lot of great tidbits of knowledge. The nutritional part was spot on. More coaches should be reading this

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Doug Harney
Books very informative

Just received sq/deadlift manual, bench manual, book of methods and special strength training books. Already read the first two and look forward to reading the rest. Have been to westside and have followed westside for years. Thank you for all the information that has made me a better lifter/coach.

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Damian Hollis
Books

Bought special strengths for sports and methods book. Improving my coaching and training daily. Thank you Louie and WSBB for putting this info out there!

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Rafi Harris
Special Strength Development For All Sports

Great book with tons of info from nutrition to being a better athlete

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Robert Cvjetkovic

Excellent book

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Matthew Bertrand
Strength Development for all sports.

Have not had time to read it yet, but service was great.

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Nathan Riney

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Mike Platz
Library of priceless knowledge

I’ve started building my WSBB library for me and for my kids who are athletes. This is a treasure of knowledge that is helping them stand out in their sports.

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Bridges
Not giving up

It’s been weeks and I have not received my book hopefully it comes !!!

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Christopher Fioravanti

Great

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Ryan
Great Read with Tons of Practical Info

Great book that was delivered very quickly

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Daniel Poort
Very good book

A lot of new insights and for sure I’m gonna read the other ones to. Only sad that the shipping to my country is expensive.

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Simon Gingras
Perfect.

Perfect.

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