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Joe Kenn: There Are No Absolutes in Strength Training (Full Episode)

Westside Barbell — Tue, 12 May 2026 18:38:37 -0000

Joe "Big House" Kenn coached strength in the NFL for nearly a decade. He sits down with Tom Barry for four decades of lessons.

From a guard at Wake Forest to leading strength programs at Boise State, Utah, Arizona State, and Louisville, Joe Kenn has built one of the most decorated coaching careers in the NSCA. He created the Tier System, served as head strength and conditioning coach for the Carolina Panthers from 2011 to 2019, and is the only coach to have won both the NSCA Collegiate Strength Coach of the Year and the NFL Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year. He now runs Big House Power and works with elite strongman athletes including Brian Shaw and Tom Evans.

In this episode, Joe and Tom dig into how strong is strong enough at the highest levels, how NIL and the transfer portal have rewired strength coaching, how Joe interpreted Louie Simmons rather than copying him, practice-based evidence vs evidence-based practice, why he stopped programming power cleans for three years at Arizona State, peak velocity over average velocity, and why the strength coach often has to be the sacrificial lamb in a team sport setting.

TOPICS COVERED
00:00 What the public misunderstands about strength at the top level
05:35 Joe's background: Wake Forest to the Carolina Panthers
10:41 How NIL and the transfer portal changed strength coaching
28:58 No absolutes, and how Joe interpreted Louie Simmons
32:00 Dynamic effort, compensatory acceleration, and peak velocity
36:00 When three quarters of the NFL trained one set to failure
41:00 Lineage, principles, and "absorb, modify, apply"
49:00 The apprenticeship problem: 32,000 grads, 14,000 jobs
1:13:00 Why Joe stopped programming power cleans for three years
1:30:00 Why the strength coach has to be the sacrificial lamb
1:36:00 What Louie Simmons actually contributed to Joe's tier system

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When Culture Becomes a Trap | Westside Barbell Podcast

Westside Barbell — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 19:00:00 -0000

In this episode of the Westside Barbell podcast, hosts Tom Barry and Burley Hawk discuss the importance of transitioning from hard work to smart training methods for athletes. They explore the differences between athletes with seasonal structures and those without, emphasizing the need for tailored training approaches. The conversation also delves into understanding athlete personalities, particularly the dynamics between introverted and extroverted athletes, and how these traits can influence training effectiveness. Finally, they address the critical balance between culture and method in training, arguing that a strong methodology is essential to harness the intensity and chaos of athletic training effectively.

Takeaways:

- Culture without a method is a trap.
- Athletes without a season must train year-round.
- Understanding athlete personalities is crucial for training.
- Introverts prefer methodical setups, extroverts thrive on chaos.
- Training should be tailored to the athlete's needs.
- Maximal effort training should be controlled to prevent overtraining.
- Communication with athletes is key to effective training.
- The conjugate method provides a structured approach to training.
- Culture must be supported by a solid training method.
- Athletes need a balance of intensity and recovery.

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Chapters

00:00 From Hard Work to Smart Training
01:18 Seasoned vs. Non-Seasoned Athletes
10:31 Understanding Athlete Personalities
15:45 Culture vs. Method in Training

Unpacking the Conjugate Method A Q&A with Tom Barry and Burley Hawk

Westside Barbell — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 22:00:00 -0000

In today’s episode of the podcast, Tom and Burley answer your questions on various aspects of strength training. Topics discussed include dynamic effort training, max effort training frequency, the importance of strength in grappling, and the common misconceptions surrounding the conjugate method.

00:00 Intro
00:29 Dynamic Effort For Raw Lifters
02:04 What Does A Training Week Look Like
03:04 Posture & Plyo Day
04:42 Do You Need To Max Out Every Week
06:38 Strength's Role In Grappling
09:32 Conjugate Is Outdated?
14:33 Exercise Rotation
19:04 Conjugate For Beginners?
23:46 Do You Need To PR?
27:58 Exercise Variation
32:35 Combined Dynamic Effort Day
37:28 Accessory Work
39:29 Rest Periods
43:39 Box Squats & Speed Pulls
44:54 How to Choose Exercises
50:10 Critisms Of Westside
55:32 How To Start Conjugate
57:50 Injury Rate

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Introduction To The Bench Press: Techniques and Methods

Westside Barbell — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 12:33:29 -0000

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Tom & Burley delve into the intricacies of bench pressing, focusing on the methods employed at Westside Barbell. It covers the max effort, dynamic effort, and repeated effort training methods, emphasizing the importance of technique, safety, and the role of various training parameters. The hosts also address common questions regarding bench pressing, including the significance of leg drive, the rotation of accessory exercises, and the differences between raw and geared bench training.

Takeaways:

The intent of max effort days is to increase strength.
Max effort training focuses on absolute strength development.
Dynamic effort training enhances rate of force development.
Safety in max effort training is crucial to prevent injuries.
Leg drive is often overstated in its importance for bench pressing.
Accessory exercises should be rotated every three weeks for optimal results.
Velocity standards are essential in dynamic effort training.
Repeated effort methods focus on building work capacity and hypertrophy.
The volume and intensity differ significantly between max and dynamic effort days.
Understanding the differences between raw and geared bench training is important.

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Mastering the Dynamic Effort Method

Westside Barbell — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 19:00:00 -0000

In this episode of the Westside Barbell podcast, the Tom & Burley delve into the complexities of the Dynamic Effort Method, discussing its purpose, execution, and the importance of rate of force development. They explore the three-week wave format, emphasizing the need for proper technique and execution to ensure safety and effectiveness. The conversation also covers the role of accommodating resistance, the significance of rest periods, and the evaluation of performance. The hosts provide insights into selecting main exercises, troubleshooting common issues, and the impact of training volume on conditioning and performance.

Takeaways

The Dynamic Effort Method focuses on improving rate of force development.
Training at submaximal weights with maximum velocity is key.
The three-week wave format helps control fatigue and intensity.
Proper execution and technique are crucial for safety.
Accommodating resistance can enhance training effectiveness.

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Conjugate Method for Combat Athletes: The Westside Barbell Way

Westside Barbell — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 02:37:41 -0000

In the debut episode of the Westside Barbell Combat Sports Strength & Conditioning Podcast, hosts Tom Barry and Burley Hawk introduce listeners to the world of strength training tailored for combat athletes, including competitive Jiu-Jitsu athletes, Wrestlers, and MMA fighters. They discuss the influential legacy of Westside Barbell founder Louie Simmons, who revolutionized modern strength training through the Conjugate Method.

Topics include the critical role of absolute strength, how to effectively periodize training for combat athletes, and practical applications of the Max Effort Method. The hosts also clear up common misconceptions surrounding strength training for combat sports, highlighting why year-round, high-intensity training is essential for sustained peak performance.

Takeaways

Combat sports require specialized strength training to achieve peak performance.
Louie Simmons revolutionized modern strength training through the Conjugate Method.
Developing absolute strength helps grapplers control positions and reduces injuries.
Max Effort training rapidly improves both strength and rate of force development.
Effective periodization and real-time adjustments optimize training outcomes.
Westside Barbell’s culture emphasizes consistency, intensity, and athlete-driven feedback.

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Ask Westside #1: The Max Effort Method

Westside Barbell — Sat, 12 Jul 2025 19:54:38 -0000

In this power-packed episode, we dive deep into the Max Effort Method—not just the “what,” but the “how” and “why” behind one of the most effective tools in strength programming. Whether you're a coach programming for athletes, a gym owner refining your training cycles, or a lifter pushing for consistent PRs, this conversation breaks down the nuance.

We cover:

What an optimal warm-up should look like for a true Max Effort day
How to properly work up to a 90–100%+ lift without burning out
Whether failure is required for an effort to be considered “max”
Clarifying what defines Max Effort: Is it just going heavy, or is there a deeper intent?
Best practices around retesting PRs—why a 6-week cycle might outperform the old-school 4
Adjusting Max Effort work when traveling or coming off long shifts
How to scale resistance types (bands, chains, straight weight) depending on athlete level—from beginners to pros

Expect practical insight, real-world programming takeaways, and the kind of clarity most lifters and coaches miss. Tune in and train smarter.

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How Westside Barbell Builds Brutal Strength with The Maximal Effort Method

Westside Barbell — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 01:16:44 -0000

Join Tom Barry and Burley Hawk as they explore the mindset, culture, and methods behind Westside’s Maximal Effort training. From Louie Simmons’ legendary principles to the chaos of group training that runs like a machine, this episode covers everything from exercise selection to the art of coaching and self-assessment. Learn why brutally strong athletes are built with smart intensity—not reckless effort.

Key Points:

Understanding Louie Simmons’ training philosophy “optimally,” not just maximally.
Using real-time assessment to adjust training intensity and exercise choice.
Building gym culture through educated training partners and leadership.
The long-term view: why smart training beats ego lifting for career longevity.

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The Conjugate Method for High School Football Strength, Speed, and Durability

Westside Barbell — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 20:39:36 -0000

In this episode, we dive into why the Conjugate Method, pioneered and popularized by Louie Simmons and Westside Barbell, is particularly effective for high school football athletes. We explore the crucial role of strength training in enhancing football performance, discussing how absolute strength, explosive power, speed, and durability directly impact success on the field.

You'll learn the essentials of the three pillars of the Conjugate Method: Maximal Effort, Dynamic Effort, and Repeated Effort. We break down common misconceptions around these methods, highlighting practical tips to maximize results without risking injury or burnout.

We also discuss integrating plyometrics and accommodating resistance effectively to enhance explosive strength, speed, and agility.

Finally, we emphasize the importance of cultivating the right training environment and team culture, ensuring long-term athletic success and consistent performance improvement.

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Unracked Webinar: The Conjugate Method with Tom Barry

Westside Barbell — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 16:22:56 -0000

Today's episode is the Unracked: Mastering the Conjugate Method webinar Tom did with BridgeAthletic

"UNRACKED is a live event series from BridgeAthletic where top coaches break down the training systems, methods, and philosophies that drive elite performance.

In this session, Tom Barry, CEO of Westside Barbell and one of Louie Simmons’ handpicked successors, offers a focused walkthrough of the Conjugate Method in practice: how he programs, what he prioritizes, and why it works for his athletes. Free to attend and packed with practical insight."

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Dynamic Effort Combined Training at Westside Barbell – How to Build Speed & Power

Westside Barbell — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 21:56:53 -0000

In this episode of the Westside Barbell Podcast, Tom Barry and Burley Hawk break down Dynamic Effort Training, its role in building explosive strength, and how Westside has adapted it for powerlifters, MMA fighters, and Jiu-Jitsu athletes.

Topics Covered:

What is Dynamic Effort Training & how does it work?
How to apply the three-week wave system for speed & power
Why powerlifters, MMA fighters, and grapplers use this method
How Westside Barbell modified Dynamic Effort for athletes
Training density, volume per minute, and maximizing recovery

"Train as strong as necessary, not as strong as possible." Westside Barbell continues to evolve Louie Simmons’ methods for today’s athletes.

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Driven by Westside: Anthony Schlegel

Westside Barbell — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 23:59:00 -0000

In this episode of Driven by Westside, join Tom Barry of Westside Barbell as he picks up former Ohio State linebacker, NFL athlete and renowned strength coach Anthony Schlegel for an in-depth, on-the-road conversation about all things training. From their days under legendary coaches like Louie Simmons, Jim Tressel, and Urban Meyer to the gritty environments of Metroflex Gym and Westside Barbell, this episode dives into the core principles that shape elite athletes.

Anthony reveals how a simple program, coached at an elite level, can outperform even the most “perfect” training protocols if they’re not taught with passion and precision. They discuss striking the balance between sports science and old-school toughness, building a raw and relentless culture, and guiding athletes to maximize their genetic potential. Whether you’re interested in strength training, football performance, or just want to learn how top-level coaches keep athletes driven and injury-free, this conversation delivers real-world insights you can apply immediately.

Tune in for candid stories about the impact of teamwork, the importance of recovery, and the mindset shift needed to transform good athletes into unstoppable champions. Don’t miss this high-energy “carcast” packed with practical tips, coaching hacks, and behind-the-scenes stories that bring the Westside Barbell ethos to life.

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Strength Training and Athletic Performance, How Training Intent Impacts Performance

Westside Barbell — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 23:59:00 -0000

On today's episode, using a recent training example in the gym, Tom & Burley discuss utilizing the conjugate method for strength training and how it impact's athlete's performance. They reinforce how important consistency is over PR's for an athlete and how vital training intent is.

Key Topics:

The Importance of Max Effort Training
Balancing Volume, Dynamic Effort, and Recovery
Athlete Mindset & PR Philosophy

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Westside Barbell 2025

Westside Barbell — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 17:00:00 -0000

Welcome to the first episode of the Westside Barbell Podcast for 2025. Tom & Burley recap the last 2 years at Westside. They discuss Louie's passing, his plans for the future of Westside, and his ongoing legacy. They also go over the current training approach at Westside and Westside's plan for 2025

Key Topics:

Legacy of Louie Simmons & Westside Culture
Current Approach to Training
Looking Ahead to 2025

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From Five to 500: A Journey of Recovery and Strength with Tommy Richardson

Westside Barbell — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0000

In this episode, we're joined by Tommy Richardson, a former USMC Infantryman and Navy SEAL with a combined 26 years of service. Tommy is a Guest Contributing Writer at Westside and is passionate about shedding light on Louie Simmons' methods for both those active in the U.S. military and those seeking enlistment. Tommy is also the CEO of Divine Savagery, consulting firm that trains the characteristics of shoot, move, and communicate in order to effectively prepare an individual, group, team, or organization for success in all areas of action, business, and life.

We cover Tommy's military career, strength requirements for & the evolution of strength training in the military and his recovery from brain surgery, going from pressing 5lbs dumbbells to benching 500lbs a year later.

Key Points:

- The importance of listening and adapting training methods to individual needs, especially in a military context.

- The evolution of military training, highlighting advancements in fitness protocols and a more personalized approach to wellness.

- Tommy shares his personal experience of recovery from brain surgery, illustrating the significance of mental resilience and goal-setting.

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Unlocking Peak Performance: How Applied Behavior Analysis Transforms Athletes with Sarah Welsh

Westside Barbell — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 21:52:28 -0000

In this episode, we’re joined by Sarah Welsh, an expert in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), to explore how ABA is applied to enhance performance in professional athletes. We begin by discussing Sarah’s background, including her inspiration for getting into the field, and break down ABA into simple, digestible terms for our listeners.

From there, we dive into a real-world case study of a professional athlete struggling with consistency in high-pressure situations. Sarah walks us through her behavioral assessment process and how ABA techniques can be used to improve focus, consistency, and overall performance under pressure. We also discuss common misconceptions surrounding ABA and the challenges of applying it in high-performance environments like sports.

Finally, Sarah provides practical ABA techniques our listeners can apply in their daily lives and shares insights into the future of ABA, particularly in sports psychology.

Key Points:

• Sarah’s background and what led her to ABA
• Breaking down ABA for a general audience
• Applying ABA to improve athlete performance in high-stakes environments
• Addressing challenges and misconceptions in the field of ABA
• Practical ABA techniques that listeners can apply in their own lives
• Future outlook on ABA in sports and performance

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Westside Recap: Inside ADCC 2024, Athlete Updates, UFC PI Tour #84

Westside Barbell — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 21:52:08 -0000

Westside Recap: Inside ADCC 2024, Athlete Highlights, UFC PI Tour & More

Today's episode is a solo cast with Tom, where he recaps the last 3 months at Westside. Firstly, he recaps the ADCC Las Vegas event, covering performances of Dante, Max, and Lawson. He also dives into how Westside’s dynamic training systems are pushing athletes to new heights. Tom covers Ally Kennedy's Lacrosse Season, and how training at Westside impacted her performance. Tom talks about visiting the UFC Performance Institute, University of Maryland and Stroops in Salt Lake City.

Key topics covered:

- ADCC 2024 Recap – Performance breakdown of Westside Barbell athletes in the world’s premier grappling competition.
- Athlete Training at Westside – Incorporating volume load per minute (VLPM) system and its impact on performance.
- Ally Kennedy’s Lacrosse Season– How training at Westside improved Ally Kennedy's athleticism performance.

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Mastering Strength and Strategy: Dante Leon’s ADCC Prep #83

Westside Barbell — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 10:00:00 -0000

Join Tom Barry in this episode of the Westside Barbell Podcast featuring elite grappler Dante Leon. Dive deep into Dante's journey as he prepares for the prestigious Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC) Championship.
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Discover how Dante balances his rigorous training regimen with competition strategy, his insights on selecting the right competitions, and the unique challenges he faces in high-stakes tournaments. Dante also shares his experiences training at Westside Barbell and the gym's critical role in his preparation.

This episode is a must-listen for both professional and aspiring athletes. It is packed with practical advice, personal anecdotes, and lessons on discipline and perseverance.

Key Highlights:

- Dante Leon’s training regimen and competition prep
- Balancing strength training and jiu-jitsu
- Managing training camps and competition schedules
- Adapting to the unpredictable nature of high-stakes tournaments
- Insights into the unique culture at Westside Barbell

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The Journey and Strength Training of "The Immortal' Matt Brown #82

Westside Barbell — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 23:47:28 -0000

Join Tom Barry in this episode of the Westside Barbell Podcast featuring "The Immortal" Matt Brown. Deep dive into Matt's journey as he shares his experiences transitioning from a professional fighter to a dedicated coach and family man.

Discover how he navigates his post-retirement life, his insights on training and injury prevention, and his unique challenges throughout his fighting career. Matt also opens up about his first encounter with Westside Barbell, his training evolution, and the gym's critical role in his career.

This episode is a must listen for both professional and aspiring athletes. It is packed with personal anecdotes, professional insights, and lessons on discipline and perseverance.

Key Highlights:

Matt Brown's weight gain and current training regimen
Transitioning from fighting to focusing on business and family
The importance of injury prevention and strength training
Reflections on his career and future goals
Insights into the unique culture at Westside Barbell

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Women's Pro Lacrosse Strength Training : Ally Kennedy #81

Westside Barbell — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 21:06:06 -0000

Join Tom Barry as he chats with Ally Kennedy, Pro Lacrosse Player and Westside Barbell Athlete. Learn about how she started lacrosse, what brought her to Westside, and the impact training at Westside has on her performance as an athlete

Ally Kennedy is not only a top-tier professional lacrosse player but also an assistant coach for the Ohio State women’s lacrosse program, where she coaches the Buckeye offense.

Key Highlights:

Ally's background in Lacrosse
The development of Pro Lacrosse for Women
The impact of training at Westside

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Training for Professional MMA: Myles Robinson #80

Westside Barbell — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 19:17:50 -0000

Join Tom Barry as he chats with Myles Robinson, Pro MMA fighter and Westside Barbell Athlete. Learn about his beginning in MMA, his start at Westside Barbell, and the trials & challenges he has overcome throughout his career

Key Highlights:

Myles Robinson's background and his training at Westside Barbell
Insights into training for Professional MMA
The development of MMA training at Westside Barbell

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How to Optimize Athlete Health: Doctor Shawn Bailey #79

Westside Barbell — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 22:40:32 -0000

Join Tom Barry as he chats with Dr. Shawn Bailey, the dedicated team physician at Westside Barbell and head of The Armory in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Bailey's primary care, physical therapy, and sports science expertise is crucial in optimizing athlete health and performance. Discover his journey, approach to sports medicine, and collaborative efforts with Westside Barbell.

Key Highlights:

Dr. Bailey’s background and sports medicine expertise
Insights into athlete healthcare and performance strategies
The collaboration between Westside Barbell and The Armory

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How to Get Started with Conjugate Training - #78

Westside Barbell — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 23:27:24 -0000

Join Tom Barry and Burley Hawk as they break down the fundamentals of the Conjugate System and guide you in incorporating it into your training. Addressing common questions, they discuss when to start, appropriate warm-ups, exercise selection, and more. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your approach, this episode offers valuable insights to enhance your strength and conditioning journey. Learn how to balance your training, push accessories, and adapt the system for maximum results.

Key Highlights:

Basics of the Conjugate System
Exercise selection and warm-up routines
Tips for balancing and modifying the system
Beginner programs and advanced techniques

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Should Athletes Train Conjugate #77

Westside Barbell — Fri, 17 May 2024 21:26:37 -0000

Join Tom Barry and Burley Hawk as they delve into the versatility of the Conjugate System, exploring how it can be tailored to different sports, including golf. They discuss PGA-level golfers' unique challenges and the importance of specific training methods to enhance performance and coordination. This episode provides valuable insights into adapting the Conjugate System for various athletic needs, highlighting practical applications and real-world examples.

Key Highlights:

Application of the Conjugate System in golf and other sports
Insights into the physical demands of PGA-level golfers
Importance of hand-eye coordination and specific training techniques
Engaging with the community through forums for deeper discussions

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MMA Strength & Conditioning: Lance Palmer #76

Westside Barbell — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 00:17:40 -0000

In this episode, Tom Barry interviews professional MMA fighter Lance Palmer about the importance of balancing conditioning and strength training, especially for athletes preparing for competition.

They delve into how training adaptations evolve with age and the significant impact on joints and overall strength. The conversation highlights the philosophy of completing hard work before training camps to focus on specific fight preparation. Additionally, they explore how skill and strength play pivotal roles in athletic performance.

Key Highlights:

Balancing conditioning with strength training
Training adaptations and their impact on joints and strength
Philosophy and structure of training camps
The interplay between skill and strength in athletic performance

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Lance Palmer is an accomplished American professional mixed martial artist and former collegiate wrestler. He is a four-time NCAA Division 1 All-American and was a dominant force in high school wrestling, securing four OHSAA state championships. Further cementing his legacy in the world of mixed martial arts, Palmer has twice claimed the title of PFL (Professional Fighters League) world champion.

00:00 Intro
00:20 Beginning Wrestling
05:50 Getting in St. Edwards High School
22:23 Introduction to Strength Training
32:22 What sets St. Edwards apart
40:07 Success at St. Edwards
49:07 Pinned
51:14 Wrestling Bears
1:03:50 Ohio State
1:08:28 Going From Highschool to College
1:27:28 Training what works for you
1:29:50 Combat Sports
1:39:58 Recruitment
1:47:02 Training Partners
1:50:10 Training at Westside
2:01:53 Outro

Skateboarding and Strength: Neen Williams #75

Westside Barbell — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 22:00:00 -0000

In this episode, Tom Barry interviews professional skateboarder and fitness coach Neen Williams. They discuss how Neen balances his passion for skateboarding with the work it entails, sharing insights on setting and achieving new personal records (PRs) in training. Neen emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and staying motivated personally and professionally. Engage with Neen as he shares his journey of helping others and the value of community engagement.

Key Highlights:

Balancing passion and work
Achieving new personal records (PRs) in training
Continuous learning and its importance
Staying motivated in personal and professional life
Community engagement and helping others

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Neen Williams is a Professional skateboarder, athlete, coach, business owner, and restaurateur.

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00:00 Intro

00:27 Strength Training & Skateboarding

06:38 Creating A Hierarchy of Training

07:57 Dialing Your Life Into Being A Pro Athlete

15:41 Street Skateboarding

22:54 Preparing for a shoot

24:43 Neens 5 Tips For Strength Training

26:14 Moving to A 3 Day Model

28:12 Giving Back

31:54 Day In A Life Of A Pro Skater

36:42 Sponsor In Skateboarding

39:08 Neen's Spices & Restaurants

45:44 The Never-ending Work Day

46:50 Parting Thoughts/Outro

Strongman at Westside, MMA Coaching, Onnit - Craig Bongelli - WSBB#74

Westside Barbell — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 21:00:12 -0000

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Craig Bongelli is a former professional strongman and is a highly experienced strength coach who has worked with athletes in multiple disciplines. Currently coaching @Onnitofficial in Austin, Craig is a valued member of Westside Alumni

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00:00 Start

00:04 Craig's Start at Westside

13:33 Learning at Westside

20:41 Craig's journey after Westside

26:57 Misunderstandings of the Westside System

34:59 3 tips to implement conjugate

38:28 transitioning from athlete to coach

40:53 Learning from outside the Westside System

48:19 Working with athletes

58:35 Taking Athlete's losses personally

1:08:07 Craig's time at Jackson-Wink MMA

1:19:45 Professional MMA Training

1:23:41 Understanding Westside History

1:29:58 What is Onnit Gym?

1:31:54 Westside Memories

1:35:23 Parting Thoughts/Outro

Westside Style MMA Training, Muay Thai Champion, Double Knockout - WSBB #73 - Dorian Price

Westside Barbell — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 21:00:00 -0000

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Dorian Price is is a highly accomplished Muay Thai fighter and Coach. He fought in the legendary Lumpinee Arena, is a UFC Veteran and was a contestant on season 6 of the Ultimate Fighter. He played an integral role in the development of the MMA program here at Westside Barbell

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00:00 Intro

00:44 How did Dorian end up in Muay Thai?

05:13 THe 4 Horsemen of American Muay Thai

10:04 Dorian's "little stint" in MMA

18:30 Dorian's Style of Muay Thai

25:02 Meeting Matt Brown

27:46 FIghting and Living in Thailand

44:09 Dorian's Clinch and Elbow Game

53:06 Training Matt Brown

54:51 Fighting in Lumpinee

01:16:13 Big Boss

01:18:35 The Hello Kitty Scooter

01:33:49 THe Double Knockout

01:44:46 Developing the Westside MMA program

02:09:42 Outro

Beginner’s Guide To Conjugate: The Maximal Effort Method

Westside Barbell — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 18:33:00 -0000

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Welcome to our new series "Beginner's Guide To Conjugate", where we'll go through each facet of the Conjugate System, educating you on what each element is and how it functions within the system. Today's episode is covering Max effort.

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Blog post and sample workout here:

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References:

-Bompa, Todor. "Theory and Methodology of Training." (1999)
-Kurz, Tomas. "Science of Sports Training." (2001)
-Lapututin, Nikolai; Oleshko, Valentin. "Managing the Training of Weight Lifters."
-Siff, Mel. "Supertraining" (2004)
-Zatsiorsky, V. M. "Science and Practice of Strength Training." (1995)
-Simmons, L. "Westside Barbell Book of Methods." (2007) Westside Barbell.
-Verkhoshansky, Y., & Siff, M. C. "Supertraining." (2009) Verkhoshansky

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00:00 Intro
00:28 Max Effort
05:36 Implementing the Maximal Effort Method
09:53 Progressive Overload & The Maximal Effort Method
12:46 Outro & Parting Thoughts

Internship at Westside Barbell, Learning From Louie, Integrity - WSBB #72 - Jordan Syatt

Westside Barbell — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 22:15:14 -0000

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Jordan Syatt is a renowned health and fitness coach and is a record setting, world class powerlifter. Jordan Syatt started his internship at the same time with Tom. A dedicated student of Westside and the wisdom of Louie Simmons, he has applied the knowledge and philosophy learned here to all aspects of his life and business.

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www.instagram.com/syattfitness

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
00:21 Start
00:46 Jordan and Tom's beginnings at Westside
21:13 Jordan's Mindset after Westside
28:32 Learning From Louie
31:22 The Internship
41:16 Louie Simmons
55:02 Jordan paved his own way
58:31 Jordan's view on Westside's future
1:04:35 Maintaining Integrity
1:16:58 What excites Jordan?
1:23:13 Outro

Beginner’s Guide To Conjugate - Introduction

Westside Barbell — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 02:48:10 -0000

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- The Conjugate Club: https://www.conjugateclub.com/

Welcome to our new series "Beginner's Guide To Conjugate", where we'll go through each facet of the Conjugate System, educating you on what each element is and how it functions within the system.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Start
01:10 Intro
01:31 The Conjugate System
02:42 The Maximal Effort Method
03:39 The Dynamic Effort Method
04:29 The Repeated Effort Method
05:15 Factors To Consider
07:49 Implementing The System
11:41 Finding Your Weakness
13:48 Accessory Work
15:35 Recovery
17:22 Common Pitfalls
20:37 Outro

Working with MMA Athletes, Stipe Miocic, being a Performance Coach and more.. -WSBB#71-Bobby Kaleal

Westside Barbell — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 22:00:00 -0000

Bobby Kaleal is an award-winning performance coach, entrepreneur, inventor, and keynote speaker who specializes in extracting greatness out of individuals, teams, and organizations.

Drawing from his philosophy of Recognition, Educating, and Consistency (REC), Bobby helps individuals and companies reach their peak potential regardless of the situation. He has presented to hundreds of small and large firms as well as top management teams on various topics, including resilience, how to stay motivated, and how to create performance metrics and goals. He also owns 11 approved patents, including a sustainable, and scalable APP that uses AI and real-time biometrics to personalize exercise and therapy protocols. In 2011, his company, Health 360, was voted one of COSE’s Ten Under 10 Award Winners, an honor recognizing the top 10 companies with 10 or fewer employees for their best practices in innovation, growth/success, value to the community and the environment, diversity promotion, and customer service excellence.

In addition to being a serial entrepreneur, Bobby is well-known for his role as the performance coach for two-time UFC Heavyweight Champion, Stipe Miocic. Miocic is widely regarded by critics, media, and commentators as the greatest UFC heavyweight fighter of all time. Bobby is credited for contributing to much of Miocic’s success and has been featured in Men’s Health and ESPN The Magazine as well as countless other top publications. In addition to coaching professional athletes, Bobby served as the performance coach for the Mentor Ohio Police, and currently coaching the SPAN (Suburban Police Anti-Crime Network) SWAT Team, the Cleveland Ohio FBI, and the elite FBI Hostage Rescue Team in Quantico, Virginia.

Bobby received a bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training and Fitness Management from Baldwin Wallace University, and two master’s degrees in Exercise Science, and Sports Management and Administration from Cleveland State University. He is a CSCS and RSCC with the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Titleist Performance Specialist (Level II), and certified coach by USA Boxing (Level II).

https://www.spireacademy.com/

00:00 intro
00:21 start
00:36 Being the director of performance at Spire
06:36 Bobby Kaleal's career journey
21:02 Cancer Patient Research
29:59 What is like working with MMA Athletes
38:14 biggest changes in the industry
44:26 the importance of Mentors
45:41 Bobby's approach to working with Athletes, Working with Stipe
51:12 The Importance Of Being Open And Without Ego
58:12 working with an Athlete to benefit the Athlete
1:02:01 KNowing your value as a coach/how to charge in the private sector
1:07:12 developing your staff
1:09:42 exercises vs assessing weakness and finding the correct tool
1:13:51 handling athlete's losses
1:17:11 where Tom and Bobby see technology and the industry will go in the future
1:38:28 You want to create Assets/training kids
1:35:45 Bobby's question for his dream interview / outro

Professional Grappling, Pioneering Strength Training in BJJ, The Illusion of going ”All Out”-WSBB#70

Westside Barbell — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 21:09:24 -0000

Dante Leon is an accomplished Canadian grappler as well as a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Leon is widely recognized as one of the most talented athletes of his generation, a reputation earned while competing in the lower belt divisions of BJJ when he earned titles at important tournaments in the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) circuit, a level of success he was able to repeat as a professional competitor.

Dante is -

2x Black Belt World Champion

Currently #3 at 170lbs in the World

ADCC bronze medalist

Follow Dante -

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/danteleonbjj/

https://www.instagram.com/adamasjiujitsutoledo/

Check Out Dante Competing at The Tower BJJ Grand Prix May 6th 2023

https://www.instagram.com/thetowerbjj/

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00:00 Intro
00:21 We're in
00:26 The Rise of Professional Grappling & it's training evolution#
20:20 Coming From A Small Town
22:19 How Dante is Coached, Being a Student of Strength
29:27 The Benefits of Strength Training, Training General To Be Specific
38:07 The Advantages of Being Athletic and Skillful
45:56 The Illusion of Going "All Out, All The Time"
49:24 Being an Athlete and a Coach, Passing on Information
54:42 The Path For A Professional Grappler
1:01:44 Analyzing Tape, The Benefits of Good Information
1:05:28 Bodybuilding & The Pursuit of Perfection of Exercise Execution
1:07:55 What You Should Avoid In Strength & Conditioning For BJJ
1:11:02 From Studying Westside To Training At Westside
1:26:54 - Outro

Conjugate for Tactical Training, Training Different Demographics & More, - Jason ”Gus” Gusic - WSBB#69

Westside Barbell — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 22:00:00 -0000

The concept of Conjugate Tactical predates our official launch in 2018 back nearly 10 years. Serving in a number of roles at Westside Barbell for nearly a decade, Conjugate Tactical’s founder “Gus” began to apply his knowledge of and application of the Westside Methods to address the increasing demands of the military personnel and first responders relying on the proven Westside Barbell Methods after being brought on board the headquarters' team full time.

After many years of training and coaching on behalf of Westside Barbell, in a variety of roles including being a member of the official seminar staff, this application of the methods was given the official title of Conjugate Tactical with the launch of The Conjugate Club 2018. Westside’s official online educational resource.

Conjugate Tactical has since transitioned from what it once was to what it now is; The official extension of Westside Barbell for the tactical user. Our mission is to provide “A Way” to any and all that seek our service. With over 100 strength coaches having completed our annual course, Conjugate Tactical is beginning to take shape in a number of wildly successful applications nationwide (as well as in Canada.) We will forever be rooted in tradition, including our signature crossed hatchets, and gratitude to Westside Barbell and the men and women that paved the way before us so that we can pass it on to the next generation.

00:00 Intro
00:50 Gus & Westside
08:25 Doing Seminars, tactical training, proving the systems
17:44 Training different demographics
27:41 Biggest takeaways From Louie
32:42 Training tips, educating different demographics
42:49 Recapping Gus's history at Westside, leading up to Conjugate Tactical
47:12 Gus's Proudest memories at Westside, parting thoughts

Follow Conjugate Tactical and Gus Here:

https://www.instagram.com/conjugate.tactical/

https://www.instagram.com/j.p.gus/

https://conjugatetactical.com/

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Utilizing The Conjugate Method, Dedication To Athletes And More... - WSBB#68 -Brian Bott

Westside Barbell — Sat, 18 Mar 2023 04:16:48 -0000

Brian Bott is the owner and day to day operational Manager of Sports AdvantEdge and Edge Baseball. He has been a performance coach for over 20 years. He has a Masters Degree in Exercise Science from the University of North Dakota and is C.S.C.S. Certified. As an athlete Brian was a 4 year starter on the UW Oshkosh baseball team from 1993-1996- In that time the teams he played on won 1 National Championship and took 2nd, 3rd and 3rd in the other 3 years. Bott played every inning of every game all 4 years. Bott was a strength and conditioning coach for two years at the University of North Dakota. There he worked with athletes of all sports. Bott then moved to Madison to work with the Wisconsin Badger football team for 13 seasons as an assistant strength coach. He was a member of 3 Big Ten Championships and 3 Rose Bowl Appearances. In his 13 seasons the Badgers attended 12 bowl games. Bott worked with many athletes who moved on to professional football. names include Joe Thomas, Travis Frederick, Russell Wilson, JJ Watt and so many more. In 2013 Bott started Sports AdvantEdge LLC. The philosophy of Sports AdvantEdge is to give youth, high school, college and professional athletes THE BEST training in the Midwest. Since opening Sports AdvantEdge he has trained over 1,000 athletes ranging from age 8 - 61! Sports AdvantEdge now provides 100's of athletes the chance to enhance their athletic ability! follow sport advantedge Instagram @sportsadvantedge_waunakee @sportsadvantedgeverona @sportsadvantedgebeaverdam @sportsadvantedge_oconomowoc Twitter @sportadvantedge Follow Brian instagram @brianbott23 twitter @23botter

Patience - Gary Benford - WSBB 67

Westside Barbell — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 22:00:00 -0000

Gary Benford is world record holding powerlifter and loyal member of the Westside Barbell Alumni. He starting training with Louie back in 590 Larcomb in the Late 70's and still competes to this day. Since the age of 50, Benford has broken 27 world records in the bench press, competing in five different powerlifting federations, in the age categories of 50-54. 55-59 and 60-64 in the 198-pound bodyweight class. Aside from being known as an elite level powerlifter, Gary has been an effective and efficient meet director and published author.

00:00 Intro
00:34 First Time Hearing About Westside
05:43 Role Models
08:20 Garage Days
13:12 Meeting Louie/Role in Gym
23:08 Lessons Learned From Running Meets
28:30 Gerry & Powerlifting/The Importance of the Crew
37:37 Louie The Problem Solver/Louie The Lifter
44:26 What Made It So Special?
55:33 Favourite Louie Stories
1:04:25 Growing Older And Still Training
1:07:40 Garry's Proudest Moment/Outro

”Adapt On The Fly” - Dustin Brancheau - WSBB#66

Westside Barbell — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 22:30:00 -0000

Dustin is the Owner/Special Strengths Coach of Advantedge Sports Marquette, MI. Dustin is well experienced and highly qualified coach, most notably completing a B.S. in Physical Education & Coaching from Northern Michigan University and the Westside Barbell Special Strengths Coach Certificate. Dustin has a diverse range of experience training athletes from multiple sports and levels within those sports. From combat athletes like Mikaela Mayer to pro NFL players, as well collegiate and youth athletes, we are delighted to have him on and discuss his experiences as a coach and the importance of being adaptable.

Follow Dustin: @coachbrancheau

https://www.instagram.com/coachbrancheau

Check Out Advantedge Sport:

https://www.advantedgesports.com/

https://www.instagram.com/advantedge906

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00:00 Intro
00:21 Start
00:40 What Dustin is up to?
01:55 Transitioning athletes from multiple sports
03:20 Training Mikaela Mayer
07:53 How did Dustin become a strength coach?
19:06 The importance of Cleans
21:08 Hoe has the industry changed over time?
25:07 Working in the collegiate sector/using the conjugate method
35:39 Training different demographics
43:08 The modern strength coach
46:24 Hockey
50:28 Credentials/Education
54:47 Parting Thoughts/Outro

”At Least 3” - Gerry 0 - WSBB#65

Westside Barbell — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 10:30:00 -0000

On today's podcast we have the man, the myth, the legend that is Gerry O. A true Westsider, he is known loyal training partner and equally powerful motivator, throughout his tenure at Westside, he introduced a cast of characters and lifters to the gym, including an infamous one known as "The Ninja". Tom and Gerry talk about his time in the club, his relationship with Louie and the history he witnessed.

00:00 INTRO
00:50 START/HOW DID GERRY START AT WESTSIDE
12:59 TRAINING WITH CHUCK V
14:54 GOING TO MEETS
17:19 KEVIN RANDLEMAN & MARK COLEMAN
19:45 "GERRY'S RECRUITS"
22:17 THE ATMOSPHERE AT WESTSIDE
25:26 GERRY'S GYM/LOUIE STORIES
30:07 GETTING KICKED OUT/GYM CULTURE
35:13 GERRY'S LIFTS
35:45 FEATS OF STRENGTH/GEORGE HALBERT
39:16 PROUDEST MOMENTS
40:09 LOUIE, FINAL THOUGHTS, OUTRO

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Training Always Evolves - George Halbert & Tony Ramos - WSBB#65

Westside Barbell — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 22:00:00 -0000

On today's podcast we have George Halbert and Tony Ramos.

George Halbert is the most decorated bencher in Westside History, breaking 11 All-Time World records over 3 weight classes during his tenure at the gym. Known for his innovative training style and constant pursuit more effective training, his work with Louie hugely contributed to the development of the Westside Method.

Tony Ramos is a professional powerlifter and loyal member of Westside Barbell. He has earned the nickname "The Ninja" because of how he disappears and reappears all the time. Outside of the gym, Tony owns and operates multiple successful businesses, of which his leading company TFR construction, continues to grow and lead the way in concrete installation.

00:00 INTRO
00:40 START
00:56 GEORGE'S START IN POWERLIFTING
06:08 THE ATMOSPHERE AT WESTSIDE, MEETING LOUIE
10:25 WHEN GEORGE MET TONY, THE TRAINING CREW
12:50 GEORGE'S FIRST WORLD RECORD, WORLD RECORD TRAINING
21:26 BIGGEST CHALLENGES TO OVERCOME
28:44 TRAINING PARTNERS
33:02 LOUIE'S WISDOM
43:18 TONY & THE KETTLEBELLS
50:02 NICK WINTERS & MIKE WOLFE
56:40 "PHYSICS"
1:02:28 THE CULTURE CREATES CONSISTENCY
1:06:21 ANALYZING RIVALS & ADVICE
1:11:59 THE TRUE SECRET IS HARD WORK
1:17:16 HOW HAS WESTSIDE IMPACTED YOUR LIFE
1:20:26 3 THINGS FOR BEGINNERS
1:23:44 OUTRO

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Q’n’A with Louie Simmons - WSBB #64

Westside Barbell — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 20:21:40 -0000

There is a special format for today's episode. The production team here at Westside, while working on upcoming projects, recovered unaired Q'n'A files with Louie. In this episode, we have content from Louie covering a diverse range of topics in is unique and informative style.

00:00 INTRO
00:58 IMPROVING THE START OF THE DEADLIFT
03:56 NECK TRAINING
08:14 WHEN TO ADD BRIEFS
09:06 HOW TO VARY SPEED WORK
12:07 HOW SHOULD YOU START OUT DYNAMIC WORK
15:25 EXERCISES TO AVOID?
17:06 TWEAKING MMA TRAINING FOR BOXING
18:03 HOW TO START THE OFF-SEASON?
19:34 EXPLOSIVENESS FOR BJJ
20:59 BEST TIME FOR EXPLOSIVE WORK
22:06 ALTERNATIVES FOR REVERSE HYPERS
23:22 HOW OFTEN TO WESTSIDE LIFTERS WAR GEAR?
24:39 HOW TO KNOW IF YOUR DOING ENOUGH?
26:20 SEATED BOX JUMP VS STANDING BOX JUMP
27:44 HOW TO TRAIN FOR LONG DISTANCE
29:44 SPEED DAYS WITHOUT CHAINS/BANDS
30:36 DOES WESTSIDE TRAIN REPS ABOVE 90%?
31:15 STRENGTH TRAINING FOR JUNIOR ATHLETES
32:36 BAND VOLUME FOR TRICEPS/SHOULDERS
34:30 OPTIMAL REP RANGE FOR BEGINNERS
35:40 SPEED WORK WITHOUT BAND PLATFORM
36:25 SHOULDER STABILITY FOR BJJ
37:22 BEST SHOULDER EXERCISES FOR POWERLIFTING
39:12 ANDERSON SQUAT AS A MAX EFFORT MOVEMENT
40:17 ORIGIN OF BANDS
42:20 BAND TRAINING BEFORE WESTSIDE
43:37 STRONG BASE WITH BANDS
44:54 MAXIMAL BAND TRAINING
45:51 SHOULD YOU TRAIN WITH BANDS FROM THE BEGINNING
47:10 TOO MUCH BAND TENSION?
48:17 CLOSE GRIP BENCH MORE THAN WIDE?
51:10 PULL UPS FOR LATS?

”God Damn Chicken Hawk” - Chicken Hawk - WSBB #63

Westside Barbell — Fri, 23 Dec 2022 19:30:00 -0000

Today's guest on the podcast is Chicken Hawk, another valued member of Westside History. We go through CH's start at Westside in late 90's, the training crewe at the Time and mainy stories from his tenure at Westside

00:00 INTRO
00:28 CH MEETING LOUIE, BEGINNING AT WESTSIDE
04:16 ORIGINS OF "CHICKEN HAWK"
06:48 CHARACTERS IN THE GYM
09:14 EXPERIMENTING WITH BANDS AND CHAINS
11:16 CHICKEN HAWK STORIES
16:44 LOUIE SIMMONS
26:19 RIVALS, BLACKS HEALTH WORLD
28:32 GYM AND MEET STORIES
41:36 THE AFTERNOON CREW
42:39 CHICKEN HAWK STORIES PART DEUX
46:12 LOUIE STORIES
48:38 GOODBYE/OUTRO

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Functional Range Conditioning - DR. ANDREO A. SPINA & John Quint - WSBB #62

Westside Barbell — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 23:00:00 -0000

Dr. Andreo A.Spina holds a Bachelor of Kinesiology degree from McMaster University. He later graduated with summa cum laude and clinic honors from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College as a Doctor of Chiropractic. He then completed a two-year post-graduate fellowship in Sports Sciences. He is the creator of the Functional Range Release (FR)® soft tissue management system, the Functional Range Conditioning (FRC)® mobility development system, and the Kinstretch™ method of movement stretching that are currently used by practitioners world wide as well as a number of professional sports organizations, athletes, and performers. He is a published author, and international speaker on the topics of joint health, movement and mobility development, sports performance, and injury management.

John Quint holds a Bachelors of Health and Promotion Fitness with a minor in Coaching from Otterbein University. He graduated from the American Institution of Alternative Medicine in Neuromuscular Therapy. He is a Functional Range Systems Instructor and travels throughout the world teaching and lecturing. In addition to maintaining a private practice located in Columbus, Ohio, he co-owns/maintains a virtual internal strength training platform: Gain ACCES, and activity programs the training process of physical capacity for skill acquisition for multiple professional and amateur athletes. He also has an extensive competitive career in bodybuilding and has worked for and trained at The Westside Barbell Club since 2011.

Dr. Andreo A. Spina links:

Isocials: @drandreospina

Website: https://functionalanatomyseminars.com/

Podcast: Control Yourself with Dr Andreo Spina
https://functionalanatomyseminars.com/podcast

John Quint Links:

socials: @jquintnmt

Website: www.johnquintnmt.com

Gain ACCES (virtual joint specific training) : www.gainacces.com

Substack: Absolute: The Art and Science of Human Performance : https://drmichaelchivers.substack.com

Functional Anatomy Seminars: https://functionalanatomyseminars.com/seminars/find-a-seminar/

Time Stamps

00:00 START
00:12 WE'RE IN
00:31 THE START OF FRC
05:12 BRINGING FRC TO THE MAINSTREAM
06:46 MISCONCEPTIONS WITH FRC
11:09 HOW ANDREO AND JOHN MET
16:24 THE IMPORTANCE OF INTERNAL TRAINING AND COMMUNICATION
24:12 CORRECTING COMMON ISSUES/EDUCATION
49:19 EVOLUTION OF SCIENCE AND THE INTERNAL STRENGTH MODEL
59:24 WORKING WITH A PRO ATHLETE
1:04:16 INTRODUCING INJURY PREVENTION EARLIER
1:15:58 CONTROL YOURSELF AND THE FUTURE OF FRC
1:52:55 OUTRO

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Return Of The Newark Boys - Josh Gutridge, Joe Bayless, Tim Harold & Zach Cole - WSBB#61

Westside Barbell — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 21:30:00 -0000

On today's episode of the podcast we catch up with the Newark Boys. All highly accomplished lifters and loyal members of Westside. They discuss going to Westside, training with Louie and the crew, competing and much more.

00:00 - INTRO
00:24 - STARTING AT WESTSIDE
18:02 - NEWARK AT WESTSIDE
27:03 - COE, GRITTER & THE NIGHT CREW
38:32 - PROUD MOMENTS
39:52 - LOU & WESTSIDE STORIES
48:59 - CONCLUDING REMARKS
52:58 - OUTRO

Merch: https://www.westside-barbell.com/collections/apparel
Website: https://www.conjugateclub.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westsidebarbellofficial
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westsidebarbell
Podcast: https://westsidebarbell.podbean.com/
Blog: https://www.westside-barbell.com/blogs/the-blog

Always Analyze, Never Criticize - Gary Sanger - WSBB#60

Westside Barbell — Fri, 07 Oct 2022 23:00:00 -0000

Gary Sanger is an integral member of Westside History and began training under Louie back at the Garage of 590 Larcomb in the late 70's. He's a highly accomplished powerlifter and has made many great achievements in his tenure in the sport. Gary helped Louie lay the foundations of the Conjugate System, both constantly analysing their training and results that came with it.

00:00 Intro
00:23 Gary's start at Westside
09:54 The Culture at Westside
11:03 Louie and Gary Analyzing and Experimenting with Training
17:20 The Connection Between Black's & Westside, Competing at Meets
26:22 Stories of Matt Dimel & Westside
36:55 5-90 Larcomb and Plyometrics
47:46 1984
53:25 Wrestling
58:05 Gary's Proudest Memories at Westside
1:02:47 More Westside Stories.
1:16:30 Parting Thoughts/Outro

Q’n’A with Laura Phelps - WSBB#59

Westside Barbell — Fri, 23 Sep 2022 21:59:00 -0000

Laura Phelps-Stackhouse currently holds 5 all-time world records, has the #1 total, by formula, across all weight classes, and is the first female to total 11x Bodyweight. Laura is an accomplished coach, actively training lifters through Queen Bee Power.

https://www.queenbeepower.com/

00:00 INTRO
01:39 ORGANIZING MEETS
12:42 COACHING GPP
34:31 THE SQUAT
39:40 USING BANDS IN TRAINING
43:45 BACK TO SQUATS
49:30 YOUR QUESTIONS FOR LAURA
1:15:07 WRAP UP/PARTING THOUGHTS

It’s a Marathon, not a Sprint - Jason Coker - WSBB #58

Westside Barbell — Fri, 16 Sep 2022 21:00:00 -0000

Jason Coker is a professional powerlifter and coach, whom during his tenure at Westside Barbell broke multiple world records. Outside of lifting, he is well known for being brutally honest, incredibly loyal and one of the most entertaining and genuine characters to come through Westside in the last 10 years

00:00 INTRO
00:18 WHEN DID JASON START POWERLIFTING
03:41 WHEN DID JASON START LIFTING EQUIPPED
06:19 WHEN DID LIFTING GET SERIOUS
08:14 JASON AND LOUIE
10:05 JASON'S NUMBERS '06-'09
12:26 RIVALRY WITH SHAWN FRANKL
17:35 JASON'S MISHAPS WHILE LIFTING
19:13 STARTING TO TRAIN AT WESTSIDE
23:56 DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MORNING AND EVENING CREW
25:43 BREAKFAST
34:17 GYM STORIES
48:18 SEEING LOUIE'S ADVICE FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF A COACH
52:39 THEY STAYED IN CONTACT
1:03:12 THE POINT OF SURGERY
01:11:38 TRAINING QUESTIONS
1:18:41 3 TIPS FOR BEGINNERS/OUTRO

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The Newark Boys - Josh Gutridge & Joe Bayless - WSBB #57

Westside Barbell — Fri, 09 Sep 2022 21:00:00 -0000

Josh Gutridge & Joe Bayless, aka "The Newark Boys", began training at Westside Barbell in the late 90's back when the gym was located on Demorest Rd. They have been important members of westside history and the development of the Conjugate method.

00:00 INTRO
01:22 JOSH'S START AT WESTSIDE
04:13 JOE'S START AT WESTSIDE
08:52 JOSH'S FIRST PUSH PULL
11:39 JOE'S FIRST MEET AT WESTSIDE
20:03 WHAT CREW DID THEY TRAIN WITH
20:36 WHAT WAS GRITTER LIKE?
27:02 HOW THEY TESTED NEW MEMBERS?
30:46 WHAT DROVE THEM?
43:30 THE INTENSITY OF WESTSIDE
51:27 THE LEGEND OF ESKILL CONTINUES
54:51 WHAT WAS MORE FUN - MEETS OR GYM TRAINING?
1:00:23 STRONG FOR THE GYM
1:03:06 LOUIE AS A TRAINING PARTNER
1:08:23 THE MEET AT WESTSIDE
1:18:22 WHAT AT WESTSIDE ARE THEY MOST PROUD OF?
1:30:55 FINAL THOUGHTS/OUTRO

Westside Barbell Podcast #56 - Bill Whittaker & Jim Seitzer

Westside Barbell — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 17:00:00 -0000

Bill and Jim were a part of the original crew that trained under the guidance of Louie.

Bill was Louie's first training partner back in the when Louie trained in his basement.

Jim is also the Founder of Bandbell, a company that specializes in O.K.E. training equipment such as the Earthquake and Rhinoflex series of bars.

Checkout Bandbell Here.

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00:00 INTRO
00:20 HOW BILL STARTED TRAINING
02:35 BILL'S FIRST IMPRESSION OF LOUIE
05:52 WHAT GROUP LIKE AS IT GREW?
08:53 WHAT WAS THE MINDSET BACK THEN? HOW ID THEY STAY MOTIVATED?
10:25 DID PEOPLE HAVE A SPECIFIC ROLE?
11:01 AMAZING FEATS SEEN IN THE GYM
13:31 DID THEY TALK ABOUT TRAINING?
15:04 HOW LONG WERE YOU AT WESTSIDE?
17:44 BILL'S STORIES OF WESTSIDE
22:26 THE FAMILY ASPECT
24:50 THE START OF THE REVERSE HYPER
26:19 HOW DID THEY GET EQUIPMENT
29:15 HOW DID THEY LEARN TO SPOT AND LOAD
32:26 WHO WAS INNOVATING EQUIPMENT BACK THEN
35:02 HOW DID THEY DO EXERCISE SELECTION
41:39 THE ATMOSPHERE WHILE TRAINING
43:54 HOW TO CORRECT A LIFT
44:37 LOUIE'S DEVELOPMENT AS A COACH
51:09 HOW MUCH FUN WERE MEETS?
54:09 LOUIE'S LIFE IS A SERIES OF SHORT STORIES
58:31 THE HISTORY OF BACK THEN
1:02:26 WHAT DID TIM AND GARY ADD TO THE GROUP?
1:05:35 HOW HARD WAS THE TRANSITION OUT
1:06:38 MORE STORIES
1:15:09 OUTRO

Westside Barbell Podcast #55 - Combat Sports Q’n’A

Westside Barbell — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -0000

In this episode, Tom and Loper sit down to answer your questions on training for Combat Sports

Timesstamps

00:00 intro
00:27 In-season Wrestling Training
01:53 Ab Movemnt for MMA
03:30 Day 3 for a Condensed Conjugate Progam
04:17 Does Dana Know?
05:07 What type of Strengths to address and when?
07:20 How ot increase explosiveness
08:20 Whay are MMA workouts so damn long?
10:24 Weighted Carries
12:13 How to split Upper and Lower Days
13:35 Training Boxers vs Mixed Martial Artists
15:42 Tom's Favourite Carry
17:00 Sprints
17:51 What lifts has the most correspondence to punching power
19:15 Speed Squats - Time vs Reps
20:05 KPI's For Stand Up Fighters vs Grapplers
22:15 Training for Muay Thai
24:32 How do change leading up to the fight?
27:07 Best excercises for wrestling
28:32 Outro

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Westside Barbell Podcast #54 - Laura Phelps & Tony Ramos

Westside Barbell — Fri, 12 Aug 2022 16:24:34 -0000

Laura Phelps-Stackhouse currently holds 5 all-time world records, has the #1 total, by formula, across all weight classes, and is the first female to total 11x Bodyweight. She is a shining example of Westside and it's legacy. Aside from achieving G.O.A.T. status, Laura is an accomplished coach, actively training lifters through Queen Bee Power.

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00:00 Intro 00:10 Start 00:33 Tony's Start at Westside 07:00 Tony's first meet at westside 11:46 Laura's Start at westside 18:45 Tony's Party House, 23:07 What made westside so special? 25:25 Training people to break your own records? 26:30 Tony & Westside 31:31 Louie knew how to treat everyone 36:19 How Westside helped Laura, how they motivated people 41:50 Louie would test you in every way, perfect form, seated deadlifts 45:49 Unique training moments, new forms of training, training to get stronger 53:45 origin of the 5x5s, transition between crews, Louie led by example 1:01:30 Circa max with chains 1:03:00 Tony free squatting, meet stories 1:04:55 Routine up to the bar, life stories 1:14:40 Tony always had everyone's back, Tony & Louie 1:17:41 Louie's network, Louie's numbers 1:24:25 Final thoughts

Westside Barbell Podcast #53 - Chuck, Markus, Dom and Tom

Westside Barbell — Fri, 22 Jul 2022 08:00:00 -0000

This is special episode of the podcast as it's the first podcast recorded inside the gym of Westside Barbell. The guests for today's podcast couldn't be more appropriate for this occasion:

Chuck Vogelpohl: Other than Louie himself, Chuck V is probably the most associated name with Westside Barbell. A living legend of Westside history, as well as setting world records, Chuck is the embodiment of both the Westside mentality and the achievements of the club.

Marcus Marinelli: Founder of Strong Style MMA in Cleveland. Marcus based his gym after the time he spent training with Louie and the crew at Westside. Strong Style is home to many great martial artists including former UFC Heavyweight Champion Stipe Miocic.

Dominic Rotolo and Tom Waddle are integral members of Westside History, part of the morning crew with Chuck and Marcus, they both have contributed to the Westside Legacy.

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00:00:00 Intro
00:00:25 Marcus starting at Westside, meeting Dom, meeting Chuck
00:07:24 Chuck's Start
00:09:30 Dom's Start, being around Louie
00:18:06 Tom Waddle's Start, Louie the Chameleon
00:23:55 A Strong Mind
00:27:00 Chuck's Neck
00:28:56 The impact of Westside's culture, Matt Dimmel
00:36:27 Characters at Westside
00:40:00 Comp Behavior, The Pecking Order
00:41:30 Briggs Rd, Matt working the front
00:43:40 Competing as a team, going out as a team, comradery
01:00:00 Learning from Louie
01:03:45 Louie Simmons, Nitro
01:12:11 Training Stories
01:14:15 a UPS delivery
01:17:15 Woo!

Westside Barbell Podcast #52 Q&A with Tom and Loper

Westside Barbell — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 08:00:00 -0000

In this episode of the podcast, Tom and Loper go over your questions submitted from Instagram

Some of the topics covered include:

- Westside and The Future

- Training and Programming

- Louie and Westside

00:00 Intro
01:30 Warm Ups
03:35 Speed Bench without bands or chains
06:55 Programming Jumps
10:05 Who's in Charge?
11:28 Louie's way of teaching
17:21 Originally, where was Westside Barbell?
23:22 If you fail to plan, you plan to fail
24:29 What wearing a Westside t-shirt mean to Louie
25:59 Louie and the Podcast, his own universe and his fame
30:09 Train Twice a Day?
32:21 Beginners and building Strength
34:29 Wheelbarrows
35:37 Parting thoughts/outro

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Westside Barbell Podcast #51 - Coe & Gritter, The Night Crew

Westside Barbell — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -0000

Bob Coe and Jeff "Gritter" Adams ran the Night Crew at Westside for many years. Coe initially came to Westside in 1979, alongside Matt Dimmel while Gritter started in 1994. after being invited to train there by Louie. Their development of Night Crew and the resulting achievements became an integral part to the legacy of Westside Barbell and Louie's training methodologies.

Topics Covered include:

- The history and culture of the Night Crew

- Training Dave Hoff

- Chuck's brief stint in the Night Crew

00:00 intro
00:35 Coe & Gritters beginnings at Westside
07:30 Louie & The First Arnold, Coe's Olympia Stories
10:00 Westside Competing at the Arnold's, Anthony Clarke
11:27 The Night Crew
16:28 Eskill and The Night Crew
19:46 What stood out with the Night Crew
22:00 Achievements of the Night Crew
27:11 Coe, a benchshirt, and a 100 scratches
31:20 Feats of Strength in the Gym, injury rates, training with bands for the first time
34:54 Louie's training experiments,
39:30 Why People Stayed, bar fights, meeting Matt Dimmel, early Westside days
42:16 Ohio Strong, Black's Strength World
44:48 Matt Dimmel
48:30 Louie's Gyms, The Board
54:00 Coe as a Handler, hand outs, Training with Dave off
1:00:00 Never Dump The Bar
1:03:00 Hoff - 3005
1:04:00 Chuck
1:09:20 The Westside Method
1:13:00 The Newark Crew
1:17:55 Louie and The Crew, The Hoffs
1:21:30 Jerry O, Tony Ramos, back to Hoff
1:26:00 Parting Thoughts on Louie
1:29:23 Outro

Westside Barbell Podcast #50 - Jim Seizter, The First Member

Westside Barbell — Fri, 10 Jun 2022 19:47:57 -0000

Jim Seitzer has an elite total of 1824.3 and is a former Mr. USA. Jim was a founding member of Westside Barbell, training under Louie back in the Basement Days through various inceptions of Westside. He is also the Founder of Bandbell (https://www.bandbell.com/), a company that specializes in O.K.E. training equipment such as the Earthquake and Rhinoflex series of bars

Topics covered include:

- Meeting Louie Simmons

- The Original Crew and training in the 70's

- Jim's bodybuilding career and the importance power-building played

00:10 - Intro

00:30 - Starting as gymnast/Discovering weight training

04:40 - Meeting Louie Simmons/The Original Crew

11:15 - Louie's Early training and developing his system

17:40 - Developing the Reverse Hyper

23:45 - When Louie broke his back

25:40 - The Board/Louie's Coaching/Crew Mentality

32:00 - Generations of Westside/Louie at Westside

39:57 - Louie's Favorite Hobby/Training with Louie

46:00 - Ohio Strong

49:00 - Jim's Bodybuilding Career/Powerlifting Career

58:00 - Louie Stories

01:08:00 - Jim on Louie

01:10:30 - Outro

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Westside Barbell Podcast #49 - The Deadlift

Westside Barbell — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 13:36:30 -0000

Louie and Tom answer your questions on the deadlift in this episode. Regarded as the king of all lifts, the deadlift is an essential exercise. Topics Covered include:

-Speed Work
-Essential Muscle Groups
-Common Weaknesses Deadlifting

00:00 Intro
00:09 LOUIE WANTS YOU
01:10 Podcast Start
01:22 The Importance of developing the back, glutes and hamstrings
04:50 What Louie Learned about the Deadlift at Westside
06:45 The Importance of the Stomach
07:23 Most Common Weakness in the Deadlift
08:50 How Louie rates the Deadlift
09:20 Incorporating Speed Work
11:25 The Effect of Speed Work
16:18 The Good Morning
20:35 Andy Bolton, Yuri Belken
22:36 Chair Deadlift
24:03 When should you switch Exercise
27:05 Adding Bands
29:16 Deficit Deadlifts
32:19 Louie's Coaching Blueprint
34:50 Deadlift Grip
36:30 Barbell Rows
38:20 Snatch Grip Deadlift
39:02 Strongman Implements
41:54 Louie's Concluding Comments on the Deadlift
50:16 You Gotta Learn
56:08 Outro
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Louie Simmons is widely regarded as the 'Strength Coaches, Strength Coach' and is the founder of the world-renowned gym called Westside Barbell in Columbus, Ohio.

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.”

This gym has produced more world records in powerlifting than any other in the World, and Louie has been regarded as one of the main reasons that the conjugate style of training has been popularized in today's training methods.

Outside of powerlifting, Louie is a strength consultant for many NFL, NBA, MBA teams, along with having trained gold medal sprinters, pro boxers, UFC fighters, and many more athletes out of his gym via the conjugate method of strength training.

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Westside Barbell Podcast #48 - Jud Logan, Box Jumps and Explosive Power

Westside Barbell — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 08:00:00 -0000

Jud Logan (July 19, 1959 – January 3, 2022) was a hammer thrower, highly decorated athlete and a 4 time Olympian. He competed in the 1984, 1988, 1992 and the 2000 Olympic Games. In 1987 he won gold in the Pan American Games. In the 1980's, as his strength began to stagnate, his East German friends advised him to push his box jumps. As his improved his box jumps, his throws began increasing. Box jumps are still a staple in Westside training to this day. Louie and Tom discuss Jud's time at Westside, the effectiveness of box jumps, the importance of explosive power and more in todays episode.

TIMESTAMPS - 00:00 - Intro 00:10 - Who is Jud Logan? 02:00 - Implementing Box Jumps 02:25 - What difference did box jumping make? 04:28 - How important is speed work in relation to max effort? 06:27 - Sled Pulls 09:37 - As true today as it was back then - Soviet Training Books, Science and practice of strength training 11:02 - Make the Athlete better than You 11:50 - Louie's Coaching Technique 16:25 - The Importance of GPP 18:12 - Box Jump's Carryover 19:27 - Sport Specific Training 21:20 - Athlete Overtraining 23:36 - Conjugate is Everything 25:42 - The Gym is the Answer 31:26 - Louie on Jud 32:53 - Louie's Goal

For more exclusive interviews, video tutorials, webinars, master class with Louie Simmons, never seen before footage, and much more, visit Westside Barbell’s official education system at www.conjugateclub.com _____ Louie Simmons is widely regarded as the 'Strength Coaches', Strength Coach' and is the founder of the world-renowned gym called Westside Barbell in Columbus, Ohio. 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.” This gym has produced more world records in powerlifting than any other in the World, and Louie has been regarded as one of the main reasons that the conjugate style of training has been popularized in today's training methods.

Westside Barbell Podcast #47 - Olympic Weightlifting

Westside Barbell — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 22:07:57 -0000

Louie and Tom discuss the USA weightlifting team's performance at the 2020 Olympics. Louie outlines the challenges facing American weightlifting and what needs to change in regards to the training and development of athletes in order to overcome these obstacles.

Some of the topics discussed are:

Future of USA Weightlifting
What makes China so strong?
Powerlifting for Weightlifting
Weightlifting for Powerlifting
And more!

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Intro
00:12 Start
00:24 Future of USA Weightlifting
03:55 What makes China so strong?
07:00 Louie's experience with Olympic Weightlifting
08:10 Best Olympic Lifter
09:00 What role does maximum strength have in weightlifting?
12:18 Max effort strength and other forms of strength in weightlifting
13:50 Absolute strength and technical improvements
17:35 Powerlifting for weightlifters, weightlifting for powerlifters
20:03 Crossfit and Football's influence on Weightlifting
20:45 Olympic weightlifters and Westside Barbell
25:40 Olympic coaches, come to Westside Barbell

_____ For more exclusive interviews, video tutorials, webinars, master class with Louie Simmons, never seen before footage, and much more, visit Westside Barbell’s official education system at www.conjugateclub.com _____ Louie Simmons is widely regarded as the 'Strength Coaches', Strength Coach' and is the founder of the world-renowned gym called Westside Barbell in Columbus, Ohio. 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.” This gym has produced more world records in powerlifting than any other in the World, and Louie has been regarded as one of the main reasons that the conjugate style of training has been popularized in today's training methods.

Westside Barbell Podcast #46 - The Origins of The Conjugate Method and Westside Barbell

Westside Barbell — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 10:52:24 -0000

In this podcast, Louie Simmons and Tom Barry discuss the original Westside Barbell from Culver city, where you got the conjugate method from, and modern-day Westside barbell. Some of the topics discussed are:

Culver City Westside Barbell members
Louie's competitive days
Why did Louie open a gym?
The Westside Barbell logo, Nitro
And more!

Westside Barbell Podcast #45 - Louie Simmons and John Quint - NFL Injuries

Westside Barbell — Sat, 24 Oct 2020 14:22:45 -0000

In this episode, John Quint joins Louie Simmons and Tom Barry to discuss the injury rate in the NFL. Within the first week of 2019, the NFL lost about half a billion dollars for starters not playing.

Some of the topics discussed are:

Optimal training
Minimizing injuries
Training environment
And much more!

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Louie Simmons is widely regarded as the 'Strength Coaches', Strength Coach' and is the founder of the world-renowned gym called Westside Barbell in Columbus, Ohio. 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.” This gym has produced more world records in powerlifting than any other in the World, and Louie has been regarded as one of the main reasons that the conjugate style of training has been popularized in today's training methods.

Westside Barbell Podcast #44 - Fundamentals Q&A with Coach Josh Bush

Westside Barbell — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 20:47:30 -0000

In today's podcast, Louie Simmons is joined by Coach Josh Bush who is the base Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach at Fort Knox for Reef Systems.

This is a phone in question and answers based podcast, so advanced apologies for any patches of inconsistent volume.

Stay Strong!

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Westside Barbell Podcast #43 - Behind These Walls

Westside Barbell — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 12:51:16 -0000

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. From training as a twelve-year-old in this basement
all the way up to the current location of Westside Barbell. Find out why Westside Barbell has
become what it is today in a way that only Louie can tell.

The past training years resulted in Louie’s first book, the Book of Methods. Here you can find the
collection of training methods which were obtained in 30 years. The 3-week wave system, circa max,
delayed transformation, accommodating resistance and much more, it’s all there.

Video Index:
00:00:12 – The effect of the original Westside Barbell club in Culver City
00:02:22 – What made you choose their methods?
00:04:41 – First equipment and exercises after the army
00:07:29 – First training partners
00:08:56 – How people found Louie
00:09:18 – The effects of having training partners
00:11:35 – Equipment in the basement
00:12:24 – Looking for an edge
00:12:35 – The reverse hyper
00:13:35 – Post-training assessment
00:14:12 – Westside Barbell locations
00:15:18 – World record holders
00:16:35 – Westside women
00:17:06 – The four greatest lifters
00:17:52 – Asking questions
00:18:40 – Why do you always answer every question now?
00:20:41 – Garage stories
00:22:20 – Hardcore attitude
00:24:28 – No time to change
00:26:03 – Don’t miss lifts
00:26:49 – (John) Blacks Health Club
00:28:01 – George Crawford
00:29:33 – Psychology
00:30:22 – The first generation of lifters
00:31:32 – Team = Family
00:33:29 – Woman of Westside Barbell
00:33:52 – Demorest
00:37:20 – Eskil Thomasson (Sweden)
00:39:34 – Gym competitions
00:41:02 – Dave Tate
00:42:54 – The current Westside Barbell location
00:43:28 – Meets & Records
00:46:23 – Unbelievable stories
00:50:48 – Matt Wenning
00:51:57 – Best day and worst day
00:55:31 – Can’t
00:56:38 – Hilltop fights

Westside Barbell Podcast #42 - Five things you should know about the Bench Press!

Westside Barbell — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 10:00:00 -0000

Louie is going over some crucial teaching points for those wanting a better bench.

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Westside Barbell Podcast #41 - Jeremy Smith

Westside Barbell — Wed, 18 Mar 2020 20:22:01 -0000

In this episode, Louie Simmons sits down with Westside's newest member Jeremy Smith to talk all things training.

Jeremy is a dwarf powerlifter from West Grove Pennsylvania and is breaking perceptions and world records to show the world that with hard work and dedication you can overcome anything with the right mindset.

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Westside Barbell Podcast #40 - Peter Bremner

Westside Barbell — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 20:16:39 -0000

Peter Bremner is the number one deadlifter in Ireland and the newest recruit to join Westside Barbell. In this podcast, Louie sits down with Peter to find out about his training and his thoughts on training at Westside.

This podcast is sponsored by the Conjugate Club.

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Episode 39 - Louie Simmons talks with Nick Showman

Westside Barbell — Fri, 14 Jun 2019 15:18:28 -0000

In this episode, Louie sits down and talks training with Nick Showtime of Showtime Strength. They go in-depth on strength training for Softball and go over common coaching mistakes made when in the weight room working with athletes.

Hope you enjoy,

Tom

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Episode 38 - Tom Barry talks with Matt Brown

Westside Barbell — Fri, 10 May 2019 19:50:43 -0000

In this episode, Tom Barry talks with UFC fighter Matt Brown to discuss the athletes perspective on a good strength and conditioning system and coach. To watch the full video of this interview head over to conjugateclub.com and become a member today.

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Episode 37 - Louie Simmons talks with Dan Green

Westside Barbell — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 18:36:29 -0000

Louie sits down with world known powerlifter Dan Green.

Dan’s best meet total in the 242’s is 2210lb, and best pulls in the gym are an 881lb sumo and a 900lb conventional. In this episode, they discuss the difference (if any) when it comes to bodybuilding vs. powerlifting in terms of volume for strength maintenance.

Additionally, they go into depth when it comes to deadlift philosophy, rep ranges, and cues.

We hope you enjoy!

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Episode 36 - Louie Simmons talks with Dave Hoff

Westside Barbell — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 17:29:14 -0000

In this episode brought to you by the conjugateclub.com, Louie Simmons sits down with Westside's resident World Record holder Dave Hoff to discuss his powerlifting career, his journey through Westside Barbell, how he trains with some bench press tips, and lots, lots more.

To see the video of this interview make sure to sign up to our member's site www.conjugateclub.com.

We hope you enjoy it,

Tom

Episode 35 - Louie Simmons meets Ashley Jones

Westside Barbell — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 17:21:05 -0000

In this months podcast, John Ashley Jones joins us for a discussion on his journey through strength and conditioning. Ashley is a HIGHLY respected strength coach and has an endless wealth of knowledge to share especially when it comes to a common sense approach in training elite athletes.

To give you an idea of the caliber of organizations Ashley has worked with take a read below;

Head of Physical Preparation; Samoa Rugby Union (2018) 2019 RWC Qualified
Consultant Strength and Conditioning Coach; Stade Français Paris (Pre-Season) (2017)
Head of Strength and Conditioning; Edinburgh Rugby / Scottish Rugby Union (2014 – 2017) Challenge Cup Finalist
Strength and Conditioning Coach; Scottish Rugby Union (2015 – 2016) Triple Quarter Finalist 2015 RWC
Head of Strength and Conditioning; Panasonic (Japan Top League) (2013 – 2014) Triple Crown Winners
Head of Strength and Conditioning; Wallabies (Australian Rugby Union) (2012)
Strength and Conditioning Coach; New Zealand All Blacks (2005 – 2007)
Head of Strength and Conditioning; Crusaders, New Zealand (Super Rugby)

We had a blast before, during and after this podcast talks shop with Ashley and I urge you to reach out and pick this mans brain!

Hope you enjoy,

Tom

This episode is sponsored by the www.conjugateclub.com

Westside Barbell Audio Articles 04 - Westside Mass Production

Westside Barbell — Mon, 24 Dec 2018 06:00:00 -0000

Louie briefly talks about Westside Barbells submaximal effort that helped developed 10 athletes to have raw benched over 600lbs.

Hope You Enjoy,

Tom

Westside Barbell Audio Articles 03 - No Body Said It Would Be Easy

Westside Barbell — Mon, 17 Dec 2018 13:23:27 -0000

“No one said it would be easy” should have been stamped on my forehead as I started my full-time powerlifting career. - Louie Simmons

This audio article accounts for Louie Simmons powerlifting career showcasing the ups and many downs he had to overcome. It is thanks to this journey that we have the Westside Barbell conjugate method.

Hope you enjoy,

Tom

Westside Barbell Audio Articles 02 - Strength training for the sprinter

Westside Barbell — Mon, 17 Dec 2018 13:18:54 -0000

In this article, Louie goes in-depth on how to accurately train strength for a sprinter,

Hope You Enjoy,

Tom

CC Bitesize Chat - Dr. Nicholas Romanov and Louie Simmons

Westside Barbell — Fri, 19 Oct 2018 14:00:00 -0000

This is a small segment of the Conjugate Chat video interview we did today with Dr. Nicholas Romanov and Louie Simmons. To Listen and Watch in full go to

Go To www.conjugateclub.com
Sign Up
Go To The Chat Section
Under Month 1 you will find the video

Episode 34 - Untold Fitness Meets Louie Simmons

Westside Barbell — Fri, 05 Oct 2018 01:42:49 -0000

Another audio segment that was snagged from a phone call interview Louie did with Untold Fitness,

Hope you Enjoy

Episode 33 - Lift Lab Meets Louie Simmons

Westside Barbell — Fri, 05 Oct 2018 01:29:48 -0000

We took audio from an interview done by Lift Lab when they visited Westside Barbell back in 2016. Louie drops some valuable nuggets of information during this segment.

Sadly the Audio Quality is pretty poor as it was recorded via a phone!

Hope you enjoy!

Tom

Westside Audio Articles - Assessing The Assessment

Westside Barbell — Thu, 04 Oct 2018 21:34:46 -0000

This a free episode of our pilot audio article more of which can be found exclusively within our membership club.

To sign up today go to https://www.conjugateclub.com/

Hope you enjoy,

Tom

Episode 32 - Box Squatting

Westside Barbell — Thu, 04 Oct 2018 12:56:18 -0000

Today's topic is on Box Squats.

This podcast was recorded during our Conjugate Club live feed. Only club members get to listen and/or watch the live question and answers which happens after each podcast

If you would like to sign up please check out www.conjugateclub.com

Episode 31 - Raising Work Capacity

Westside Barbell — Tue, 24 Jul 2018 17:13:34 -0000

Welcome to Episode 31 of the Westside Barbell Podcast!

This episode Louie and Tom delve into General Physical Preparation (G.P.P), how to raise work capacity in the correct areas, and the importance of recording the correct volume.

Hope you enjoy,

Westside Barbell

Today's Guests

Anthony Oliveria - Westside Powerlifter

Travis Schafer - Westside Powerlifter

Episode 30 - Low Back Pain Syndrome

Westside Barbell — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 19:01:34 -0000

Louie, Tom, and John are finally back with a bite-sized podcast on the importance of having a strong lower back. Podcast guest today is Westside Barbell lifter, Travis Schafer.

Episode 29 - The Rule Of Three

Westside Barbell — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 15:24:18 -0000

In this podcast, Louie Simmons, John Quint, Trent Murphy (Washington Redskins) and Tom Barry talk about the paths they took to arrive at their chosen profession. The role of a stable G.P.P base for young athletes is discussed in detail among other strength related topics.

The sound of this podcast is not the best, so we apologize in advance. It is now fixed for all future podcasts.

Tom

Episode 28 - Conjugate Periodization

Westside Barbell — Sun, 24 Dec 2017 17:43:36 -0000

In this episode, we are joined by John Quint, Travis, JJ and Josh from Strong8. The topics discussed are conjugate periodization, the Westside system for baseball, isometrics and lots more,

Hope you enjoy,

Tom

Episode 27 - Strong8 and IFBB Pro Seth Shaw

Westside Barbell — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 17:10:28 -0000

In this episode Louie Simmons and Tom Barry are joined by JJ Morris and Josh Wade from Strong Eight along with IFBB Pro Seth Shaw and Westside's John Quint. In this episode we have two diverse demographics explaining how they have used the methods of Westside Barbell and the conjugate system into their given sports. From Baseball to Bodybuilding this episode is jammed packed full of information.

Strong Eight are a Westside Barbell Certified gym and our go to source of how to utilize the conjugate system for Baseball athletes

http://strongeight.com/

Seth Shaw is an IFBB Pro who along with Westside’s John Quint have mastered the conjugate system for Bodybuilding.

https://www.sethshawfitness.com/home-nueva/

I hope you enjoy this episode,

Tom

Episode 26 - Bobby Maximus (Gym Jones)

Westside Barbell — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 19:39:19 -0000

In this podcast Bobby Maximus gives his thoughts, philosophies and insights on training. Bobby also describes what it is like to train at Westside Barbell, and lots more!

Check it out!

Episode 25 - Athletic Float Restoration

Westside Barbell — Fri, 14 Jul 2017 16:10:02 -0000

In this episode Tom talks with Pat Gerke from True Rest Columbus and John Quint on the benefits of floatation restoration for athletes,

We hope you enjoy this episode,

Episode 24 - The 40 Yard Dash

Westside Barbell — Sat, 24 Jun 2017 01:22:45 -0000

In this episode Louie Simmons along with visiting coaches break down the 40 yard dash and explain in detail how they have used the conjugate system™ to decrease the average sprint times of their respective athletes.

This is a must listen,

Tom

Episode 23 - Training outside the groove

Westside Barbell — Mon, 19 Jun 2017 22:29:25 -0000

In our new podcast studio Tom Barry records a test podcast with John Quint. The topic being discussed is the importance of training in new ranges of motion and how it will reduce the risk of injury.

Hope you enjoy,

Tom

Episode 22 - The Weaknesses of a Weightlifter

Westside Barbell — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 22:53:07 -0000

In this podcast Louie Simmons evaluates the strength of a weightlifter that just came and trained at Westside Barbell.

Warning Louie's findings may surprise you.

Stay Strong

Tom

Check Out Louie's New Book here!

Episode 21 - Louie Simmons reveals how he overcame his injuries to succeed

Westside Barbell — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 15:45:46 -0000

In this podcast Louie Simmons reveals in detail how he rehabbed from multiple career ending injuries to become stronger than ever.

Today Louie is joined by John Quint who provides a more detailed physiological breakdown of how these injuries occurred and how the Reverse Hyper™, Inverse Curl™ and Athletic Training Platform™ play a crucial role in the recover process.

Stay Strong

Tom

Episode 20 - Weightlifting Progress

Westside Barbell — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 14:57:03 -0000

In this podcast Louie updates our listeners on some of the modifications and success stories lifters are having by utilizing some of his strength training concepts.

I hope you enjoy it, Tom

Episode 19 - Wes McCormick

Westside Barbell — Fri, 04 Nov 2016 14:44:56 -0000

In this podcast Louie discusses the success and training behind World Record holder Wes McCormick.

Episode 18 - The Static Dynamic Developer and Daniel Di Pasqua Melbourne Storm Head Strength Coach

Westside Barbell — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 22:43:31 -0000

This podcast begins with Louie Simmons breaking down in great detail his latest patented invention The Static Dynamic Developer. It covers its concept, how it works, sets and reps, and the difference is special strengths and why they need to built. We then move on to a rather in-depth training discussion with Dan Di Pasqua of the Melbourne Storm and how he has utilized the Westside Barbell system to great effect within his strength program.

I hope you enjoy,

-Tom

Episode 17 - Travis Mash Interviews Louie Simmons

Westside Barbell — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 20:33:22 -0000

This is the very successful podcast recorded by Travis Mash while he interviews Louie Simmons
Hope you enjoy,
-Tom

Episode 16 - Westside on Weightlifting

Westside Barbell — Thu, 08 Sep 2016 20:03:18 -0000

This episode was recorded after the very successful podcast recorded by Travis Mash on Olympic Lifting. Louie had a few more areas he wanted to discuss in deeper detail and hence this podcast.

Hope You Enjoy,

Tom

Episode 15 - The Top 50 Most Asked Questions Answered !

Westside Barbell — Mon, 25 Jul 2016 20:01:41 -0000

In this episode Louie Simmons answers in detail the top 50 most asked questions by you!

Hope You Enjoy,

Tom

Episode 14- The Force Posture Strength Curve

Westside Barbell — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 16:45:32 -0000

Within this episode Louie Simmons, John Quint and Chris Marrang explain the importance of understanding the force posture curve and why partial ranges of movement are sometime beneficial for training,

I hope you enjoy,

Tom

Episode 13- The Deadlift

Westside Barbell — Fri, 10 Jun 2016 19:45:19 -0000

In this podcast Louie Simmons, Tom Barry, John Quint, and Chris Marrang talk about how to program to increase your deadlift and how to implement special exercises to make your lower back indestructible,

Hope You Enjoy,

Tom

Episode 12- The Origin Of The Conjugate System

Westside Barbell — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 16:27:40 -0000

In this episode Louie talks in depth about the true Conjugate System of training and where it came from. He also elaborates upon how he cross-referenced multiple authors to utilize the system of training Westside Barbell executes. Louie also answers questions that were asked during the live stream to help simply some of the topics talked about,

Hope You Enjoy,

Tom

Episode 11- Maximal Effort and Dynamic Effort Methods for the upper body

Westside Barbell — Tue, 24 May 2016 18:52:22 -0000

Maximal Effort and Dynamic Effort Methods for the Upper Body
In our second live recorded podcast Louie Simmons and Tom Barry discuss the Maximal Effort and Dynamic Effort Methods for the upper body. This includes what volume, intensity, to use and how to select the correct exercises to build strength.

Episode 10- Maximal Effort and Dynamic Effort Methods for the lower body

Westside Barbell — Wed, 11 May 2016 19:57:47 -0000

Louie Simmons and Tom Barry discuss the Maximal Effort and Dynamic Effort Methods for the lower body. This includes what volume, intensity, to use and how to select the correct exercises to build strength. Louie also speaks on raw lifting and why Westside Barbell uses gear.
Hope you enjoy,
Tom

Episode 9- Westside Barbell Training Partners

Westside Barbell — Thu, 10 Mar 2016 18:04:26 -0000

In this episode Louie Simmons breaks down all the training partners he has had along the different generations of Westside lifters. In this podcast you will get a very detailed and personal insight into what role good training partners play upon your success, I hope you enjoy,
-Tom

Episode 8- The Importance Of Monitoring Volume and Intensity in Training

Westside Barbell — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 14:44:01 -0000

In this episode Louie goes in to great detail on Training Volume and how to calculated it optimally for maximal results. Louie also discuses the importance of rotating volumes and utilizing correct training intensities,
I hope you enjoy this episode,
Tom

Episode 7-The 5 Phases Of Sprinting

Westside Barbell — Thu, 28 Jan 2016 14:58:03 -0000

Within this podcast Louie discuses each individual phase of the sprint, how to increase a fast rate of force development, sports specific mass and correct exercise selection amongst the vast array of topics covered today. Joining us today is our Intern Falvio and our resident A.R.T and N.M.T Guru John Quint,
If you are a sprinter, track coach or athlete this podcast is a must listen,
I Hope you enjoy,
Tom

Episode 6-How would Westside Barbell Train an Olympic Weightlifter

Westside Barbell — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 21:24:03 -0000

Episode 6-How would Westside Barbell Train an Olympic Weightlifter In todays podcast I pose Louie the question on how Westside Barbell would train an Olympic Weightlifter along with our current intern Flavio. It may not be known to most people but Louie Simmons began competing in Olympic Weightlifting before he moved to powerlifting and it is still one of the sports he loves to watch and follow. Louie also explains why he was compelled to write a new book on how to train an Olympic Weightlifter optimally and provides his thoughts on the current condition of American weightlifting. This is our most in-depth and personal podcasts to date!
I hope you enjoy,
Tom

Episode 5-Deadlift For Sprinting

Westside Barbell — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 14:39:20 -0000

The Deadlift is such an important exercise for sprinting yet some coaches avoid implementing them for maximum effort movements and others think they are too dangerous to use. In this podcast Louie Simmons with Tom Barry and Brian Silfies get to the bottom of this and explain why,how and where to implement the deadlift to decrease sprinting times.

Episode 4-Facts and Fallacies of Strength Training For Sprinting

Westside Barbell — Thu, 17 Dec 2015 22:00:37 -0000

I this episode Louie Simmons provides in-depth insight on on 40 yards sprint training, sprinting for track and field, implementing jumping and its volume, strength training to run faster, injury prevention, and lots lots more. This is a must for any coach or athlete to listen to!

Episode 3-A Review of Resistance Bands In Academia and Strength Training

Westside Barbell — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 22:29:58 -0000

In todays bitesized podcast Louie Simmons and Tom Barry were inspired by a publicized study on resistance bands to discuss even further about correct use of resistance bands in training, the correct percentages to use, fallacies of some studies and lots lots more.
Hope you enjoy.

Episode 2-Hamstring and Knee Injury Prevention

Westside Barbell — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 14:27:47 -0000

In this Episode Louie Simmons, Tom Barry and John Quint discuss in great detail the role of hamstrings in all sports. Why there is such a high rate of hamstring and knee injury and what can be done to prevent injury or how to greatly reduce the chance of an injury occurring.
Hope you enjoy,
Westside Barbell

Episode 1-Eccentrics

Westside Barbell — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 20:02:39 -0000

In our first podcast Louie Simmons Owner and Founder of the World famous Gym Westside Barbell along side John Quint (Neuromuscular therapist and Active Release Technique provider) and Tom Barry (BA Exercise and Health Science and Westside Barbell Special Strengths Certified Coach) discuss Eccentrics and the role they play in athletic training.
Hope you enjoy