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 is 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
Alternative Dynamic Effort Lower Waves
The Conjugate Method provides a coach or athlete with many different options when designing a training program. Whether we are dealing with a strength athlete or a conventional sports athlete, we can find ways to manipulate training further to bring about further training adaptations, allowing for continual improvement.
By Burley on Apr 14, 2025
Powerlifting Program
As a powerlifter, it is crucial to use a powerlifting-based training plan. If you are new to powerlifting, you will likely discover many different approaches to strength training. Fortunately, all of these approaches essentially follow one of two operating systems: linear or conjugate-based training.
By Burley on Apr 09, 2025
The Seated Good Morning
While the standing good morning movements target the upper and lower portions of the posterior chain, the seated good morning exercise focuses on developing the lower, mid, and upper back and trunk. The primary focus is the improvement of spinal erector and trunk strength, with other muscles such as the hip flexors, rhomboids, lats, and mid/lower traps also being involved.
By Burley on Apr 07, 2025
Accommodating Resistance
The use of bands and chains attached to a barbell, also known as the combination of resistance method, is a training approach popularized by Louie Simmons and Westside Barbell. This training is utilized to manipulate the strength curve of an exercise, typically a variation of the squat, bench press, or deadlift.
By Burley on Apr 23, 2025
The Repeated Effort Method: Improving Work Capacity and Physical Composition
This accessory work is one of an athlete's most critical training tasks. Not only will this training help to improve work capacity, but it will also allow an athlete to develop optimal levels of muscle mass. While max effort work can certainly help from a tissue density perspective, our repeated effort training drives the volume that allows for meaningful hypertrophy.
By Burley on Apr 21, 2025
The Maximal Effort Method
Time is valuable, especially in the gym. Whether an individual is focused on strength or conventional sports, it is important to ensure that training allows for improvement as efficiently as possible. This is what max effort offers: improvement in absolute strength in the most efficient manner possible.
By Burley on Apr 17, 2025
Alternative Dynamic Effort Lower Waves
The Conjugate Method provides a coach or athlete with many different options when designing a training program. Whether we are dealing with a strength athlete or a conventional sports athlete, we can find ways to manipulate training further to bring about further training adaptations, allowing for continual improvement.
By Burley on Apr 14, 2025
Powerlifting Program
As a powerlifter, it is crucial to use a powerlifting-based training plan. If you are new to powerlifting, you will likely discover many different approaches to strength training. Fortunately, all of these approaches essentially follow one of two operating systems: linear or conjugate-based training.
By Burley on Apr 09, 2025
The Seated Good Morning
While the standing good morning movements target the upper and lower portions of the posterior chain, the seated good morning exercise focuses on developing the lower, mid, and upper back and trunk. The primary focus is the improvement of spinal erector and trunk strength, with other muscles such as the hip flexors, rhomboids, lats, and mid/lower traps also being involved.
By Burley on Apr 07, 2025
Accommodating Resistance
The use of bands and chains attached to a barbell, also known as the combination of resistance method, is a training approach popularized by Louie Simmons and Westside Barbell. This training is utilized to manipulate the strength curve of an exercise, typically a variation of the squat, bench press, or deadlift.
By Burley on Apr 23, 2025
The Repeated Effort Method: Improving Work Capacity and Physical Composition
This accessory work is one of an athlete's most critical training tasks. Not only will this training help to improve work capacity, but it will also allow an athlete to develop optimal levels of muscle mass. While max effort work can certainly help from a tissue density perspective, our repeated effort training drives the volume that allows for meaningful hypertrophy.
By Burley on Apr 21, 2025
The Maximal Effort Method
Time is valuable, especially in the gym. Whether an individual is focused on strength or conventional sports, it is important to ensure that training allows for improvement as efficiently as possible. This is what max effort offers: improvement in absolute strength in the most efficient manner possible.
By Burley on Apr 17, 2025