Likewise, the popularity of the westside barbell program should be credited to the efforts its creator. This is how they teach the squat and box squat at westside barbell and have done for decades. The 6 most blatantly misunderstood components of the westside barbell conjugate system. This is a 10minute clip of our upcoming conjugate club video series of louie simmons breaking some of his most iconic squat training footage by giving background information on the athletes and. Strength manual for running ebook westside barbell. Many of my programs are based on the principles popularized by louie simmons and the westside barbell club. The westside barbell philosophy challenges popular beliefs about the way we think, how a strength training. Think louie simmons westside method is only for elite powerlifters. Forgotten secrets of the culver city westside barbell club revealed dave yarnell. At westside barbell our objective has remained the same over the last 40 years and that is to provide you with the latest and most effective training education along side industry leading performance based strength equipment for the sole purpose of athletic betterment.
Westside barbell dvd teaser bench press secrets westside barbell. See more of westside barbell the official fan page on facebook. The westside barbell method, also known as the conjugate method, was developed by louie simmons. Sign up for our email and be the first who know our special offers. The standard template there is a great story from dave about how the standard template originated. Best westside barbell book of methods documents scribd. Simmons best lifts include a 920pound squat, 600 bench press, and a 722 deadlift. This book is a collection of training methods i ha. Day 1 maxlifting deadliftsquat day 2 rest day 3 maxlifting bench press day 4 rest day 5 dynamic lifting for lower body day 6 rest day 7 dynamic lifting for upper. Ive heard it 435 different times and it never gets old. Louie simmons of westside barbell shares tips for success in.
Westside, located in columbus ohio is a gym of champions recognized for their innovative style and tenacious approach to weight training. Through my extensive research and experience, ive found that this system produces. When i first heard of louie i was working as a college strength coach and competing in drug tested competitions. Westside barbell is a private, invitationonly, elite training facility in columbus, ohio that was. It may appear like many books by westside, but it is completely designed for running any distance. Westside barbell template working with the standard template by jim wendler for. Breaking boundaries of athleticism via louie simmons education and patented equipment that are on the fringe of what is deemed possible. The westside conjugate system by louie simmons crossfit. Im glad wendler and tate had written so much about it for when i. Burley hawk the westside method, also known as the conjugate. What other items do customers buy after viewing this item. He is noted for developing the westside conjugate method of training and applying it to powerlifting and other sports, as well as inventing several pieces of strength training equipment. Since conjugate periodization was popularized for powerlifting by louie simmons of westside barbell, my first instinct when writing this. I read my first article about louie simmons and westside barbell in the mid 80s.
Westside barbell often immitaded and never duplicated. Westside barbell is an invitation only training facilityliving laboratory pushing the boundaries of athletic performance under the guidance of louie simmons. Louis simmons born 12 october 1947 is a former american powerlifter and current strength coach. I was always stronger a week or two after a meet or a week or two before the meet but very seldom on meet day. And seriously as i said above, louie is an awful writer. As soon as i read it i knew louie knew what he was talking about. Louie simmons the westside barbell book of methods. Westside is a system that can be implemented into your training. With all the fads and gimmicks, some athletes think they need a program of all speed or all agility, and they believe they are strong enough. This is a 70 page manual giving the readers handson insight on westside barbell s most effect training.
This is an ebook after 4 years of compiling data, gathering information, writing and editing louie simmons has finally released special strength. It seems everyone has their own, which they devised on the basis of their own experience. The nfl use louie simmons westside training methods, but ohio state wont documentary bonus 1 duration. Westside barbell, the gym, has produced more multiply world record holders than any other single gym in the history of powerlifting. It will cover topics such as the most productive methods, bench press technique, preparing for a contest, how to master a bench shirt and much more. Instead of writing a novel about how i manipulate the westside barbell. Along with being one of the most accomplished power lifters of all time, westside barbell founder louie simmons is perhaps even better known for his vast knowledge and innovative, scientific approach to strength training. Westside barbell dvd teaser bench press secrets youtube. While recovering from my second lower back injury, for which doctors recommended removing two disks, taking off a bone spur, and fusing my vertebrae, with no guarantees, i decided that i had to take a new approach to lifting or disappear like everyone else who lifted in early.
If you have a serious interest in strength training, you no doubt know of louie simmons and westside barbell the home gym of some of the strongest men in the world. Westside barbell training method for beginners fitness. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. They recommend such strategies as doing reps to failure to eliminate assistance work and doing only the squat, bench press, and deadlift. Legendary powerlifter louie simmons explains the methods that have brought success and records to westside barbell lifters.
Louie simmons and chuck vogelpohl takes us through a video on squat technique and box squat technique. Westside barbell book of methods by louie simmons goodreads. The westside barbell program is the brainchild of powerlifter and strength coach louie simmons. The westside conjugate system by louie simmons westside barbell june 2011 legendary powerlifter louie simmons explains the methods that have brought success and records to westside barbell lifters. The westside barbell program in its current form was developed by louie simmons, a veteran powerlifter who achieved elite status in five bodyweight classes. The westside barbell philosophy challenges popular beliefs about the wa. Westside for skinny bastards a modified lifting program. Westside barbell training incorporates 4 workouts per week. The westside barbell book of methods pdf 93 c618e22409 this book may not be reproduced, transmitted, or recorded in any form without. Over the many years that louie simmons has been involved in powerlifting he has gained a vast amount of. Recently i had the opportunity to speak with worldrenowned powerlifter and strength coach louie simmons. Use this worldrenowned plan to build serious strength and. Introduction the westside barbell program is the brainchild of powerlifter and strength coach louie simmons. I would have liked it much more if louie would have taken the time to rewrite this information to that it flowed as a cohesive unit.
The programs principles are borrowing from soviet and. Louie simmons new ebook special strength development for. This book is intended for coaches to develop strength and power the correct way. I read this book wanting to learn more about the westside method, especially since i have recently started competing in powerlifting. Article by louie simmons there is much talk about training philosophies, methods, and methodologies. Westside barbell bench press manual by louie simmons. The two masterminds of ohiobased westside barbell, louie simmons and dave tate, mostly work with guys looking to master powerlifting. Westside barbell book of methods simmons, louie on. The methods used at westside barbell were developed through experimentation and through the principles of old eastern bloc sports science literature, primarily from russian and bulgarian weightlifting methods. Louie simmons squat breakdown 10 minute clip youtube.
Westside training method louie simmons powerlifting method. The westside barbell method, was developed by louie simmons. Westside for skinny bastards a modified lifting program for hardgainers. The conjugate method is a term and methodology made most popular by louie simmons, owner of the westside barbell club and the creator. Rather than conclude with a clever anecdote or inspirational statement, i couldnt think of a more fitting way to end this article other than with a quote by louie simmons, himself, regarding the westside barbell conjugate method. If youre confused or uncertain about any aspect of westside training, the website will provide you with the knowledge that will set you straight. The legend louie simmons speaks all about conjugate club, westside training methods, joint integrity workouts and injury prevention, and training the strongest squatters in. The programs principles are borrowing from soviet and bulgarian weightlifting training techniques and ingeniously adapted to powerlifting. It is a collection of 35 years of discovering the best method to build strength and improve power. It is important to realise that there continue reading. You are about to become a powerful nestie if the westside barbell routine is on your list of things to learn. The westside barbell book of methods by louie simmons. Registered users can also use our file leecher to download files directly from all file hosts where it was found on. To this day, the westside barbell book of methods is one of the most interesting works ive ever read on powerlifting albeit also one of the more.