Over at Westside Barbell they use a lot different bars. One example is the Bamboo Bar (aka Bandbell Bar) loaded with Kettlebells hanging from rubber bands. Great for stabilization and shoulder rehab. Try doing a couple of reps and finish it of with a static hold for time. They also do skull crushers, JM presses, over […]
Westside Barbell Speed Bench Day with Louie Simmons
Here is what a Speed Bench Press Day / Dynamic Effort Day with Louie Simmons at Westside Barbell looks like. 16 sets of 3 reps with 185 lbs +85 lbs of band tension 1 set every 30 seconds after 4 sets rest 1 minute This is then followed by either 2 sets light DB presses, […]
History of the Westside Conjugate System
Here is a little post by Louie Simmons on how he came up with the Westside Conjugate System. The Westside conjugate system is the best of two advanced training systems: the Soviet system, where several special exercises are used to advance the training of superior lifters and athletes, and the Bulgarian system, where near-max lifts are […]