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Speed training is essential to absolute strength. #speedkills

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395lb 💁🏼‍♂️

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Supersets are a valid way of increasing GPP. #strength101

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Train to lift fast. #speedkills

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If you want to lift heavy weights, you must train with heavy weights. #westsidebarbell #maxeffort

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The close grip #BenchPress is an extremely effective movement when developing the striking and blocking power of a lineman. #strength101 #ConjugateMethod

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Chuck V doing Chuck V things. #squat #deadlift #motivation

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At Westside, we follow either 5 x 5 for three weeks or 12 x 2 / 10 x 2 / 8 x 2 over the course of three weeks. If your goal is to build limit strength and strength endurance with your dynamic effort work, then 5 x 5 is for you. #strength101 #endurance

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"Do what works for you, not what you like to do.” - Louie Simmons

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2 years

The #PushPress is one of the best ways for an athlete to develop great amounts of upper body #Strength , while also learning how to create power using their leg drive to assist in upper body extension.

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It all starts in your head..... #mentality 👊

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DB Williams Extensions.

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Burley Hawk bare hands 1,005lb war wagon for 100ft

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You don’t have to gain weight to become strong. Some small men are stronger than their larger counterparts. It also does no good to carry extra body fat. Extra body fat just makes it more difficult to overcome the force of gravity while jumping or running. 🔹 #westsidebarbell

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4 years

With constant activation of the entire poster chain in a strengthening and restorative fashion, the Reverse Hyper is a major go-to for athletes and lifters alike. #prehab #tgif #anatomy

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The best lessons in life often come from one's mishaps. ♠️ #westsidebarbell #conjugatemethod #squat #bench #deadlift #sbd #powerlifting #bodybuilding #gains #muscle #strength #keepgrinding #louiesimmons #quotes #strengthquotes #gymlife #fail #win #overcome

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2 years

One of the best ways to develop strong hips, glutes, hamstrings, and an #athletic base is through the use of sumo #deadlifts .

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2 years

By #squatting to a box, we can control and manipulate joint angles to train specific ranges of motion while maximizing #force production in these ranges of motion. #Strength101

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2 years

The job of a coach is simple, improve your athlete. #beacoach ⠀

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4 years

The Facts of Life. 💁 #westsidebarbell #conjugatemethod #squat #bench #deadlift #sbd #powerlifting #bodybuilding #gains #muscle #strength #facts #louiesimmons

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6 years

Never. Slow. Down. Grit your teeth and keep lifting, keep pushing, keep pulling till you lift that f*cking weight up. This process applies not just to lifting, but, to life! #westsidebarbell #conjugatesystem #LouieSimmons

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By #squatting to a box, we can control and manipulate #joint angles to train specific ranges of #motion while maximizing #force production in these ranges of motion. #Strength101

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4 years

Grateful.

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2 years

If you want to be the strongest, fastest, and most #athletic player you can be you cannot ignore your lower body. #training

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When in doubt, more #triceps . #ConjugateMethod

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The #stronger you get the more work it takes to get even stronger. It's a never ending #story .

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4 years

"All sports are mental." - Loue Simmons

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3 years

To develop #explosive #strength and reactive ability you need to do two things. 1. Speed-strength 2. Absolute strength

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4 years

Quick guide to a sprinter's weight room. #speed

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4 years

Train optimal. Not minimal, not maximal, but optimal! #westsidebarbell #strength101

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3 years

Coaches- Never stop educating yourself. You owe it to your athletes and yourself to always be getting better. 🔹 #westsidebarbell #conjugate #conjugatemethod #powerlifting #deadlift

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2 years

The #hamstrings are one of the most important muscle groups when it comes to #athletic #performance but often are overlooked in #strength training exercises.

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An #exercise does not need to be #sport -specific to improve the sport performance of an #athlete .

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No matter who you are, the #deadlift is one of the most important and effective exercises to increase #strength and muscle mass.

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One of the simplest and most effective ways to improve general #endurance as a #strongman is through high to ultra-high rep lifts. #Strength101

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2 years

If you have a power rack you can: - Pin presses (different heights, different grip) - Switch stances in deadlift/squat - Deficit deadlifts - Anderson squats - Pin pulls - High/mid/low box squats - Floor press - Incline/decline/flat bench press - Standing (pin) press #Strength101

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3 years

If your hips are weak, hook the sled straps around your ankles and walk with long-as-possible steps, which will build the hips. #strength101

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6 years

If you don’t train for two weeks, your strength can drop 10%. If you don’t do sled work for two weeks, your work capacity will fail greatly. Even your flexibility will suffer if not maintained. #westsidebarbell #conjugatemethod #louiesimmons #GPP #gym #tips

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4 years

Run with the lame... ▪️ ...develop a limp. Surround yourself with strong individuals of muscle and character. ▪️ #westsidebarbell #conjugatemethod #squat #bench #deadlift #sbd #powerlifting #bodybuilding #gains #muscle #strength #staystrong

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2 years

When absolute strength is increased, all other types of #strength will follow.

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6 years

Never. Slow. Down. Grit your teeth and keep lifting, keep pushing, keep pulling till you lift that f*cking weight up. This process applies not just to lifting, but, to life! #westsidebarbell #conjugatesystem #LouieSimmons

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8 years

"Don't have $100.00 shoes and a 10 cent squat" - Louie Simmons #WestsideBarbell

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3 years

No athlete has ever complained of being too strong. #Strength101 #MaxEffort

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4 years

Throwback to when sled work was still new. #tbt

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6 years

Simply having all the muscles necessary to bench will not ensure success. Being able to identify your weakness is key to any athletic performance. #westsidebarbell #louiesimmons #benchpress #conjugatemethod #conjugatesystem

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2 years

If an #athlete seeks success in #strength sports, building the strongest back they possibly can needs to be a priority. #strength101

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4 years

Perform the Main Lift, then 3 auxiliaries. Lats and abs are included at the end of nearly every workout, as these are crucial to every lift and over time this increases training capacity. #order #progression

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2 years

#Strength development is not a guessing game. It is a systematic approach to weakness. #ConjugateMethod

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3 years

"Do what works for you, not what you like to do.” - Louie Simmons

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2 years

Strength not only can be a great equalizer but also it can mitigate injuries. #Strength101

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4 years

Remember, the weight room should aid in performance and not take away from the ability to train later or the next day. 🔺 Repost from @IamTheImmortal . #weakthingsbreak @tombarrywsbb @westsidebarbellofficial

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2 years

Barbell rows are undoubtedly the most effective and customizable back exercise you can perform. #Strength101

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4 years

One of Louie's signature truths. 🔹 #westsidebarbell #louiesimmons #conjugatemethod

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4 years

600 GHDs!!! #glutes

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4 years

Louie keeping it real. 💯 One must always be willing to try new techniques and ideas, if not for them, for others they might discuss it with. 💯 #westsidebarbell #conjugatemethod #squat #bench #deadlift #sbd #powerlifting #bodybuilding #gains #muscle #strength #keepingitreal

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6 years

If you don't lift maximally how will your body know it needs to get stronger? #westsidebarbell #conjugatemethod #strength101 #maxeffort #gym

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4 years

When working with youth athletes it is important to note they need a high emphasis on GPP. This can be in the realm of bodyweight exercises, banded work, and sleds. Doing this sets them up with a wide training base with numerous athletic avenues to pursue. #youth #sports

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4 years

135lbs, 3 sets for Max Reps at your weakest grip. #bench #benchchallenge

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2 years

The upper back is the foundation in the bench press. Train it wisely! #BenchPress

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4 years

The Westside Conjugate System is based off of AT LEAST 80% auxiliary lifts. This means, when training from home and only having minimal equipment, one can still make progress if the weak link(s) in the main lifts are addressed and rotated. #homegym

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4 years

Deadlift Execution. If you cannot feel your glutes through the movement, your low back is taking the blunt of the lift. #deadlift #tips

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2 years

Barbell rows are undoubtedly the most effective and customizable #BackExercise you can perform. #Strength101

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3 years

If you want to raise your #explosive #strength , build your maximal strength as it makes all special strengths increase.

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4 years

A movement for a triple or max reps, DOES NOT equal ABSOLUTE strength. 😱 Rather it depicts the individual's strength endurance. 😉 #westsidebarbell #conjugatemethod #squat #bench #deadlift #sbd #powerlifting #bodybuilding #gains #muscle #strength #coach #strength101 #test

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2 years

#Sled drags are also a great way for any #athlete experiencing back pain to train their lower body without a loaded barbell. #Strength101

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You must be #strong , fast, and have the cardiovascular #endurance and work capacity to maintain high levels of strength and speed throughout the course of a game. #strength101

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2 years

Remember, increases in absolute #strength leads to improvements in all other forms of strength. #Strength101 #ConjugateSystem

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4 years

No athlete has ever complained of being too strong. 🔹 #strength #westsidebarbell #louiesimmons #wsbb #athlete #conjugatemethod #conjugate #sbd #powerlifting #sports

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#BoxSquats will lead to increased levels of #force production at different joint angles, so there is a benefit to low box squatting.

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4 years

Take advantage of new found time. #learn

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#Pull -ups are one of the simplest, yet most effective exercises when it comes to developing a strong grip. #Strength101

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4 years

With the Reverse Hyper you can simultaneously strengthen, prehab, and rehab. The lowest rep sets we typically do are 30, and highest being 125. #glutes

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2 years

At Westside the lifters and athletes train 4 days a week. The back end of these days consists of small #workouts . These small workouts primarily are pieced together based on the individual’s weakness(s) and employ non-barbell exercises. #TrainSmart #TrainHard

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8 years

Don't over complicate strength training. Assess weakness, build them up until they become a strength, then repeat. #strength101

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3 years

"Normal people will give you normal results." - Louie Simmons

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2 years

We insist that beginners squat wide and bench close. #ConjugateSystem

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2 years

Strength #training is one of the most beneficial things you can do for your body. #Strength101

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4 years

'If the weights feel heavy on your back, your traps and upper back are weak.' -Squat and Deadlift Manual, pg.132

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4 years

Keeping it Simple. 👌 Many lifters, athletes, and coaches overthink training. Quite simply, work the weakness, and refine the strengths. 👌 #westsidebarbell #conjugatemethod #squat #bench #deadlift #sbd #powerlifting #bodybuilding #gains #muscle #strength #weak #strong #simple

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2 years

Having the ability to grab a heavy #barbell and lift it off of the ground is one of the most #respected lifts one can perform. #Strength101

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2 years

Each exercise in your program must have a reason for being there. They have to aid in achieving YOUR goal. Don't waste your time. #westsidebarbell #strength101 #trainsmart #conjugatemethod #conjugatesystem

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The #deadlift is an excellent builder of posterior chain strength, making it one of the most common #training movements used to train the back and legs. #Strength101

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2 years

Recovery is just as important as training. Walking a sled is a great way to get blood flow in on an off day. #westsidebarbell #recovery

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Dynamic effort lower day is one of the most important days for an #athlete . This is the training day that will focus on making you a more #explosive , powerful athlete. #ConjugateSystem

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2 years

#BenchPress variations: - ultra-close grip (extended thumbs can touch) - close grip (trigger on smooth) - moderate grip (between close and bench grip) - wide grip (a hand width beyond bench grip) - illegal double-wide (triggers beyond rings of bar)

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2 years

A properly trained upper body will lower the risk of bicep, triceps, and shoulder #injuries .

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3 years

Don't forget your joints. They need sets of 100 reps in order to develop. #strength101

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2 years

If your #abs are weak, do side bends with a cable bar or dumbbell, leg raises, standing lat machine curl-overs, and strict sit-ups. #strength101

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2 years

When you are bench pressing heavy barbell weight, the most critical part of the entire lift is your ability to stay balanced and stable on the bench. #BenchPress #Strength101

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2 years

On behalf of Louie and Doris Simmons and the Westside Barbell staff, Merry Christmas. ❄ May your strength gains be under the tree. ❄ #christmas2021 #merrychristmas #westsidebarbell #conjugatemethod #louiesimmons #powerlifting #squat #bench #deadlift #strength101 #wsbb

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Train hard, maintain proper #technique , and reap the benefits of added amounts of absolute #strength .

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2 years

#BoxSquats will lead to increased levels of force production at different joint angles, so there is a benefit to low box squatting. #strength101

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2 years

The faster you #recover the more you can do. A lot of people look to optimize training, but that's only part of the iron puzzle. #Strength101

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4 years

Some things never change. 🔹 Louie is a big believer that giving 100% is giving 100%, mental to physical. 🔹 #westsidebarbell #conjugatemethod #louiesimmons #powerlifting #squat #bench #deadlift #homeworkout

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Max Effort v. Dynamic Effort... 💯 Max Effort = High Intensity, Low Volume Dynamic Effort = Moderate Intensity, High Volume 💯 #westsidebarbell #conjugatemethod #squat #bench #deadlift #sbd #powerlifting #bodybuilding #gains #muscle #strength #homeworkout #homegym #garagegym

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4 years

Many a time you'll see bands running in front of the squat bar at a downward 45º angle. While we wouldn't call this a 'secret', we'd definitely say it is a highly underutilized form of resistance. #innovate #strength