

A LEGACY OF
KNOWLEDGE
& POWER
KNOWLEDGE
& POWER
the culture of westside barbell
Westside Barbell is an invitation only training laboratory where only the strongest of mind and body survive. Our goal is simple. To become the best and push every boundary known to man in doing so.
The lineage and achievements of all Westside Barbell athletes who have walked through our chalky doors is of legends. Our gym has broke over 140 world records, won olympic gold, heavyweight world championships, to name but a few of our achievements.
Our education is based on theoretical research and is backed by practical application. We only write about what works, not what might work or what doesn't work. We believe that training information should filter down from the athletes at the the top rather than spew out from the keyboard hero's at the bottom.
Often Imitated
Always Irritated
Westside Barbell is an invitation only training laboratory where only the strongest of mind and body survive. Our goal is simple. To become the best and push every boundary known to man in doing so.
The lineage and achievements of all Westside Barbell athletes who have walked through our chalky doors is of legends. Our gym has broke over 140 world records, won olympic gold, heavyweight world championships, to name but a few of our achievements.
Our education is based on theoretical research and is backed by practical application. We only write about what works, not what might work or what doesn't work. We believe that training information should filter down from the athletes at the the top rather than spew out from the keyboard hero's at the bottom.
Often Imitated
Always Irritated

defined by decades of
Hard work
Commitment
& Sacrifice
Westside Barbell
Culture
This gym not for the timid nor is it for those seeking fame. You must earn your membership through blood, sweat and other peoples tears. Your are held accountable for every word that you say and at any time you must be willing to back it up verbally or physically.
Meet Our Staff & Coaches

The Story Of

WESTSIDE
BARBELL

Westside Barbell was created by world-renowned power lifter
Louie Simmons
Louie is one of only 5 lifters to total Elite in 5 different powerlifting weight classes. He has been a top 10 lifter for 30 years and for the last 37 years Louie Simmons has totaled Elite in various power-lifting organizations. He is one of two lifters over 50 years of age to squat 920 pounds, bench 600 pounds and dead lift 722 pounds and total 2100 pounds, and was ranked 4th nationally in 2000 in the open. Over the many years that Louie has been involved in powerlifting and special strength training, he has gained a vast amount of knowledge on how to produce strength.
Learn From Louie

Through experience and constant, relentless research, his areas of expertise are vast and include but are not limited to the list below;
- The Percent Training Method
- The Conjugate Training Method
- The Dynamic Training Method
- The Maximum Effort Method
- Lifting Technique
- Raising Work Capacity
- Rehabilitation And Restoration
- The Reactive And Contrast Methods
- Special Strength Development

Knowledge
WSBB Blog: Maximum Results in Minimal Time
Tags: Mini Workouts, Conjugate Method, Organization Time to Read: 3min A common issue that many powerlifters, athletes, or general gym goers have is a lack of time to train. The... Read more
By WSBB on Feb 23, 2021
WSBB Blog: Conventional Deadlift Set Up 101
Tags: Deadlift, Strength, Conjugate Time to Read: 5min When it comes to the deadlift, many lifters believe that all you have to do is “grip it and rip it bro”, but... Read more
By WSBB on Feb 23, 2021
WSBB Article: The Journey
Tags: Reflect, Journey, TrainingTime to Read: 7-8 mins In life and sports, everyone must look up to someone or something. And that person or thing you look up to... Read more
By Louie on Feb 18, 2021
WSBB Blog: How Westside Would Run a NFL Weight Room?
Tags: Football, Training Intensity, Conjugate Time to Read: 4min With the Super Bowl over, we thought it would be a good time to talk football, and how we apply the... Read more
By WSBB on Feb 08, 2021
WSBB Blog: Conjugate Training for Strongman
Tags: Strength, Conjugate, Max Effort Time To Read: 5mins It has been repeatedly established that the Conjugate Method can be adapted to any sport, and one sport that can greatly benefit... Read more
By WSBB on Feb 03, 2021
WSBB Blog: Accessory Training Density
Tags: Organization, Upper Body, Lower Body Time To Read: 3.5min Walking into the gym, imagine you have a specific amount of money in your pocket, and each movement you choose... Read more
By WSBB on Feb 01, 2021