Louie simmons of westside barbell shares tips for success in crossfit and weightlifting. Louie simmons new ebook special strength development for. Jul 15, 2009 louie simmons is the owner of westside barbell and a living strength training legend. The efficacy of the program is validated by the success and continued progress of the athletes training under coach simmons. Recently i had the opportunity to speak with worldrenowned powerlifter and strength coach louie simmons. Before i begin its important for me to clarify what i aim to accomplish through writing this article. The westside barbell method, also known as the conjugate method, was developed by louie simmons. Do you think louie simmonss westside barbell approach to. He was presenting facts in training that were profound and effective. 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. Simmons is a prolific writer and has written numerous articles, available free online, about the details of his system. Simmons not only provided us with an overview of the effective strength plan, but also gave us a speed strength workout to increase strength in the box squat. Westside barbell squat and deadlift manual by louie simmons.
Westside barbell is a private, invitationonly, elite training facility in columbus, ohio that was created by simmons. He is one of a very select group of powerlifters who have totaled elite in 5 different weight classes and louie is one of only a couple of men over 50 years of age to have squatted 920 lbs or more, the first to bench both 500 and 600 lbs, and the only to have totaled 2100 lbs. Many have asked how and why westside developed the conjugate system. To make it to the top, you must train 8x a week louie simmonsat westside the lifters and athletes train 4 days a week. Aug 18, 2015 recently i had the opportunity to speak with worldrenowned powerlifter and strength coach louie simmons. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Sign up for our email and be the first who know our special offers. The bench press by louie simmons of westside barbell. Back to apf seniors in louisiana during this weekend of many firsts, i was fortunate enough to meet and speak with louie simmons, chuck vogelpohl, matt smith and a few other massive westside barbell members that admittedly, i wasnt familiar with until the very next day when they took the lifting platform. When it comes to launching people who are already ridiculously strong into a higher stratosphere of performance, louie simmons is the master. The bench press by louie simmons of westside barbell april 12, 20 april 12, 20 mark williams westside has a method to its madness, and travis bell utilizes this perfectly.
Jordan is a strength training and nutritional consultant based out of boston massachusetts. Louie simmons of westside barbell one of my greatest influences. Westside barbell is an invitation only training facilityliving laboratory pushing the boundaries of athletic performance under the guidance of louie simmons. The westside barbell philosophy challenges popular beliefs about the wa.
Increase your bench louie simmons special exercise diesel sc. Louis simmons born 12 october 1947 is a former american powerlifter and current strength coach. Explosive strength development for jumping by louie simmons and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Here you can find westside barbell book of methods pdf shared files. From training as a twelveyearold in this basement all the way up to the current location of westside barbell. The standard template there is a great story from dave about how the standard template originated. A users guide, i outlined the basics of westside s methodology and how to set up an appropriate training regimen as you may recall, i stated that an entirely separate article must eventually be devoted to explaining the accessory work and how to train your individual weaknesses. 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. And his masterpiece is the conjugate training methodalso commonly referred to as the westside barbell method or just westside.
They recommend such strategies as doing reps to failure to eliminate assistance work and doing only the squat, bench press, and deadlift. 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. In this video, louie simmons shares some of the real history of westside barbell and what impact the original westside barbell club in culver. When i first heard of louie i was working as a college strength coach and competing in drug tested competitions. I worked on my bench, squat and deadlift form and learned the westside. Louie simmons downloadable seminars westside barbell. Increase your bench louie simmons special exercise and stretch by jim smith, cscs, rkc as all of you know, i just got back from the first ever westside barbell certification. Crossfit dynamiceffort squat day at westside barbell part. With the westside conjugate method, we switch a core barbell exercise each.
Many women have held the alltime bench record as wellfrom doris simmons at 105 pounds to. Recently louie simmons wrote a book about weightlifting. Aug 24, 2016 louie simmons of westside barbell shares tips for success in crossfit and weightlifting. The programs principles are borrowing from soviet and bulgarian weightlifting training techniques and ingeniously adapted to powerlifting. Apr 14, 2011 increase your bench louie simmons special exercise and stretch by jim smith, cscs, rkc as all of you know, i just got back from the first ever westside barbell certification. Its a place where you must give 100 percent every day or risk the wrath of simmons, a man who, at 65, still hits 10 workouts a week using poundages that would terrify the typical gym guy. It is this knowledge that has produced numerous national and world champions in different sports, like world record holder. The westside conjugate system by louie simmons crossfit. The westside barbell program in its current form was developed by louie simmons, a veteran powerlifter who achieved elite status in five bodyweight classes. He successfully designed his own equipment, each piece unique in its design. Increase your bench louie simmons special exercise. Louie simmons of westside barbell shares opinion on steroids.
Westside barbell training incorporates 4 workouts per week. In this podcast, louie simmons shares the real history of westside barbell and what impact the original westside barbell club in culver city had on him. Buy westside barbell book of methods by louie simmons 2008 paperback by simmons, louie isbn. In writing this article i solely aim to provide a reliable source of information which outlines how to use the westsidebarbell conjugate method. Oct 07, 2011 louie simmons on bodybuilding february 19, 2020 october 7, 2011 i was going to call this westside for bodybuilders but i didnt want louie, dave tate, and jim wendler making a funny youtube video about me, or kicking my ass. However, the max effort method at least the term has become popular in large part because of louie simmons and westside barbell. Louie simmons live demonstrations at westside barbell duration. The soviets had coaches, like matveyev, who realized there was a much better method of planning. Oct 05, 20 we traveled to westside barbell in columbus ohio, the mecca of powerlifting, to talk with louie simmons about getting strong for crossfit and weightlifting. Sep 19, 2011 crossfit dynamiceffort squat day at westside barbell part 2 with louie simmons.
Westside, located in columbus ohio is a gym of champions recognized for their innovative style and tenacious approach to weight training. Westside barbell houses an incredible range of worldclass and original reverse hyper equipment. Westside barbell behind these walls with louie simmons. Westside barbell squat and deadlift manual louie simmons on.
Download louie simmons the westside barbell book of methods. It may appear like many books by westside, but it is completely designed for running any distance. Mar 28, 2016 the louie simmons influence on weightlifting. The louie simmons influence on weightlifting mash elite. The westside barbell program is the brainchild of powerlifter and strength coach louie simmons. The westside conjugate system by louie simmons crossfit journal. Sineaid corley, a usa bobsled athlete, was training at westside. The back end of these days consist of small workouts. Join facebook to connect with doris simmons and others you may know. Since conjugate periodization was popularized for powerlifting by louie simmons of westside barbell, my first instinct when writing this. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. This is a 70 page manual giving the readers handson insight on westside barbell s most effect training.
Breaking boundaries of athleticism via louie simmons education and patented equipment that are on the fringe of what is deemed possible. I read my first article about louie simmons and westside barbell in the mid 80s. Banded cleans w louie simmons of westside barbell 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 1970s. 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. Lower body workout at westside barbell with louie simmons. 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. Power rack strength louie simmons of westside barbell. The real reason westside barbell athletes are so strong. Simmons is a worldclass coach, so you can bet he has some thoughts on exercise performance. Westside barbell template working with the standard template by jim wendler for.
Article by louie simmons there is much talk about training philosophies, methods, and methodologies. Westside barbell bench press manual by louie simmons westside barbell bench press manual by louie simmons this is a 70 page manual giving the readers handson insight on westside barbell s most effect training. Westside was set up by world famous powerlifter louie simmons. In my article the westside barbell conjugate method. Stuart mcgill, mental toughness, motivation, powerlifting, programs, strength training by brian carroll 0 comments. 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. For those who do not know, westside barbell is a powerlifting gym in columbus, ohio, and is the home. Jun 22, 2011 legendary powerlifter louie simmons explains the methods that have brought success and records to westside barbell lifters. Do i think that louie could coach a weightlifter better than me or one of my coaches. These small workouts primarily are pieced together based off the individuals weaknesss and employ non barbell exercises such as bands, sleds, reverse.
Westside barbell training method for beginners fitness. My lab is the weight room and my lab rats are my athletes. Many have asked how and why westside developed the. Pdf the westside barbell book of methods by louie simmons. 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. Westside for skinny bastards a modified lifting program for. Power rack strength louie simmons of westside barbell one. Introduction the westside barbell program is the brainchild of powerlifter and strength coach louie simmons. Lowbox squat do these in a power rack, sitting down on a low box, about 10 inches high, says louie. Westside barbell book of methods simmons, louie on. Louis simmons, owner of westside barbell, said hes used steroids for 43 years. As soon as i read it i knew louie knew what he was talking about. Jan 03, 2017 the westside barbell program should be looked at more as a set of training principles than a single workout program, a perspective that allows for considerable flexibility in program design. Westside barbell bench press manual louie simmons on.
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. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. My basic philosophy, just right off, i think it should be totally legal, simmons said. The gym first opened in 1987 and it is still on the frontier 30 glorious years after its establishment. Westside for skinny bastards a modified lifting program. I read this book wanting to learn more about the westside method, especially since i have recently started competing in powerlifting. Simmons has always had a prescription for steroids, he said.
However, he told 10 investigates that he believes they should be legalized for anyone over the age of 21. Westside barbell squat and deadlift manual paperback. Description download the westside barbell book of methods by louie simmons free in pdf format. Louie is owner of arguably the worlds strongest gym, westside barbell. And seriously as i said above, louie is an awful writer. It seems everyone has their own, which they devised on the basis of their own experience. Westside barbell, the gym, has produced more multiply world record holders than any other single gym in the history of powerlifting. Why louie simmons westside thinks steroids shouldnt be criminalized. It will cover topics such as the most productive methods, bench press technique, preparing for a contest, how to master a bench. This is a sneak peak into our new conjugate club series of louie simmons breaking down some of his most iconic training videos. Simmons best lifts include a 920pound squat, 600 bench press, and a 722 deadlift. The nfl use louie simmons westside training methods.
Likewise, the popularity of the westside barbell program should be credited to the efforts its creator. Louie simmons gym, westside barbell in columbus, ohio, is regarded as the most hardcore gym on earth. Westside barbell is a private, invitationonly, elite training facility in columbus, ohio that was created by. If you choose to follow the westside split and employ the prescribed exercises and ancillary movements, youd be wise to heed the following advice. Ive heard it 435 different times and it never gets old. Westside for skinny bastards a modified lifting program for hardgainers by joe defranco this article originally appeared on. Louie simmons the westside barbell book of methods. Legendary powerlifter louie simmons explains the methods that have brought success and records to westside barbell lifters. Im glad wendler and tate had written so much about it for when i tried conjugate years ago.
I could barely squat 5 for a single rep, same with deadlift, and could bench around 155. There has always been controversy over who came up. In writing this article i solely aim to provide a reliable source of information which outlines how to use the westside barbell conjugate method this article will not be devoted to explaining the science or methodology behind conjugate method periodization. Jan 01, 2000 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. Download westside barbell book of methods pdf files. Nov 04, 2014 this isnt a very good question since both programs address different strategies for training overall. In november of 2018, still around a skinnyfat 180 lbs, i said screw it and started picking up a barbell.
I worked on my bench, squat and deadlift form and learned the westside methods. The westside barbell book of methods by louie simmons. There has always been controversy over who came up with wave. Since conjugate periodization was popularized for powerlifting by louie simmons of westside barbell, my first instinct when writing this program was to do what everyone else seems to and call it westside for novices. He is westside barbell certified, precision nutrition certified, and is an ipapowerlifting world record holder. He is noted for developing the westside conjugate method. Use this worldrenowned plan to build serious strength and. Think louie simmons westside method is only for elite powerlifters. Westside training method louie simmons powerlifting method. Over the many years that louie simmons has been involved in powerlifting he has gained a vast amount of knowledge on how to produce strength.
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