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Westside Barbell
Strength and Conditioning based education aimed for coaches, athletes, and fitness enthusiast. Hosted by Tom Barry with Strength Guru Louie Simmons.
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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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
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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Download The Conjugate Method: Introduction to Bench Press Training (E‑Book) here
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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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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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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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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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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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.
Check out our new E-Book: Conjugate Football Strength and Conditioning For High School Athletes
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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."
Many Thanks to BridgeAthletic for having Tom on.
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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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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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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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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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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:
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The importance of listening and adapting training methods to individual needs, especially in a military context.
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The evolution of military training, highlighting advancements in fitness protocols and a more personalized approach to wellness.
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Tommy shares his personal experience of recovery from brain surgery, illustrating the significance of mental resilience and goal-setting.
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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 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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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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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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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 development of MMA training at Westside Barbell
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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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On today's episode, Tom talks to Dr Shawn Bailey, our team physician here at Westside Barbell. Shawn works alongside us to ensure our athletes have access to primary care, physical therapy, recovery, and sports science testing with his very talented staff at The Armory here in Columbus, Ohio. He is also an integral part of our board of advisors for optimizing athletic health and performance.
In this podcast Tom & Shawn discuss Shawn’s background, his experiences working with athletes & the industry, his approach to internal medicine & more.
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In today’s episode, Tom Barry and Burley Hawk break down the fundamentals of the Conjugate System and guide you on how to incorporate it into your training regimen. They address common questions from listeners about when to start the system, appropriate warm-ups, exercise selection, and much more. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your approach, this episode offers valuable insights to enhance your strength and conditioning journey.
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00:00 Intro
00:04 Start
00:52 Base Building & Starting Conjugate Blogs
01:13 What is the Conjugate Method
14:27 What Considerations to make for exercise selection?
15:25 How to balance the system while training?
17:56 When to push accessories?
24:32 When do you switch exercises?
31:13 Biggest challenges for beginners
39:59 Beginner programs for people over 40
43:14 What techniques & exercises strengthen the bottom of a lift?
45:20 How should dynamic lifts be performed?
49:02 What is an effective warm up routine
54:10 How to rotate main exercises?
55:41 How to modify the system for maximum hypertrophy?
57:14 What level of strength should you have to implement Max Effort?
58:22 Parting Thoughts & Outro
Please welcome Burley Hawk as the new Co-Host of the Podcast with Tom. They both break down the future of the podcast, the new training crews at Westside, as well as their experience training athletes throughout their careers.
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00:00 Intro
01:37 Current Athletes
02:29 Working with BJJ & Grappling Athletes
06:05 Plyometrics
07:40 Individualisation of Training
11:32 The Power of The Group
14:28 Technique & Training
19:06 Athletes & Injury
24:17 Athletes Understanding of Strength
32:06 Working With Different Sports
34:52 Outro & Final Thoughts
Exciting news! We've successfully recovered a lost podcast featuring Lance Palmer from 2023 and have decided to release it today as a special treat before the launch of our new podcast season.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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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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
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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.
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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
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).
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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 Intro00:34 First Time Hearing About Westside05:43 Role Models08:20 Garage Days13:12 Meeting Louie/Role in Gym23:08 Lessons Learned From Running Meets28:30 Gerry & Powerlifting/The Importance of the Crew37:37 Louie The Problem Solver/Louie The Lifter44:26 What Made It So Special?55:33 Favourite Louie Stories1:04:25 Growing Older And Still Training1:07:40 Garry's Proudest Moment/Outro
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.
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00:00 Intro00:21 Start00:40 What Dustin is up to?01:55 Transitioning athletes from multiple sports03:20 Training Mikaela Mayer07:53 How did Dustin become a strength coach?19:06 The importance of Cleans21:08 Hoe has the industry changed over time?25:07 Working in the collegiate sector/using the conjugate method35:39 Training different demographics43:08 The modern strength coach46:24 Hockey50:28 Credentials/Education54:47 Parting Thoughts/Outro
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 INTRO00:50 START/HOW DID GERRY START AT WESTSIDE12:59 TRAINING WITH CHUCK V14:54 GOING TO MEETS17:19 KEVIN RANDLEMAN & MARK COLEMAN19:45 "GERRY'S RECRUITS"22:17 THE ATMOSPHERE AT WESTSIDE25:26 GERRY'S GYM/LOUIE STORIES30:07 GETTING KICKED OUT/GYM CULTURE35:13 GERRY'S LIFTS35:45 FEATS OF STRENGTH/GEORGE HALBERT39:16 PROUDEST MOMENTS40:09 LOUIE, FINAL THOUGHTS, OUTRO
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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 INTRO00:40 START00:56 GEORGE'S START IN POWERLIFTING06:08 THE ATMOSPHERE AT WESTSIDE, MEETING LOUIE10:25 WHEN GEORGE MET TONY, THE TRAINING CREW12:50 GEORGE'S FIRST WORLD RECORD, WORLD RECORD TRAINING21:26 BIGGEST CHALLENGES TO OVERCOME28:44 TRAINING PARTNERS33:02 LOUIE'S WISDOM43:18 TONY & THE KETTLEBELLS50:02 NICK WINTERS & MIKE WOLFE56:40 "PHYSICS"1:02:28 THE CULTURE CREATES CONSISTENCY1:06:21 ANALYZING RIVALS & ADVICE1:11:59 THE TRUE SECRET IS HARD WORK1:17:16 HOW HAS WESTSIDE IMPACTED YOUR LIFE1:20:26 3 THINGS FOR BEGINNERS1:23:44 OUTRO
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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 INTRO00:58 IMPROVING THE START OF THE DEADLIFT03:56 NECK TRAINING08:14 WHEN TO ADD BRIEFS09:06 HOW TO VARY SPEED WORK12:07 HOW SHOULD YOU START OUT DYNAMIC WORK15:25 EXERCISES TO AVOID?17:06 TWEAKING MMA TRAINING FOR BOXING18:03 HOW TO START THE OFF-SEASON?19:34 EXPLOSIVENESS FOR BJJ20:59 BEST TIME FOR EXPLOSIVE WORK22:06 ALTERNATIVES FOR REVERSE HYPERS23:22 HOW OFTEN TO WESTSIDE LIFTERS WAR GEAR?24:39 HOW TO KNOW IF YOUR DOING ENOUGH?26:20 SEATED BOX JUMP VS STANDING BOX JUMP27:44 HOW TO TRAIN FOR LONG DISTANCE29:44 SPEED DAYS WITHOUT CHAINS/BANDS30:36 DOES WESTSIDE TRAIN REPS ABOVE 90%?31:15 STRENGTH TRAINING FOR JUNIOR ATHLETES32:36 BAND VOLUME FOR TRICEPS/SHOULDERS34:30 OPTIMAL REP RANGE FOR BEGINNERS35:40 SPEED WORK WITHOUT BAND PLATFORM36:25 SHOULDER STABILITY FOR BJJ37:22 BEST SHOULDER EXERCISES FOR POWERLIFTING39:12 ANDERSON SQUAT AS A MAX EFFORT MOVEMENT40:17 ORIGIN OF BANDS42:20 BAND TRAINING BEFORE WESTSIDE43:37 STRONG BASE WITH BANDS44:54 MAXIMAL BAND TRAINING45:51 SHOULD YOU TRAIN WITH BANDS FROM THE BEGINNING47:10 TOO MUCH BAND TENSION?48:17 CLOSE GRIP BENCH MORE THAN WIDE?51:10 PULL UPS FOR LATS?
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 INTRO00:28 CH MEETING LOUIE, BEGINNING AT WESTSIDE04:16 ORIGINS OF "CHICKEN HAWK"06:48 CHARACTERS IN THE GYM09:14 EXPERIMENTING WITH BANDS AND CHAINS11:16 CHICKEN HAWK STORIES16:44 LOUIE SIMMONS26:19 RIVALS, BLACKS HEALTH WORLD28:32 GYM AND MEET STORIES41:36 THE AFTERNOON CREW42:39 CHICKEN HAWK STORIES PART DEUX46:12 LOUIE STORIES48:38 GOODBYE/OUTRO
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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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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
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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
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
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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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
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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.
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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
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In this episode, Tom and Loper sit down to answer your questions on training for Combat Sports
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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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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.
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.
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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
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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!
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In this episode of the podcast, Tom and Loper go over your questions submitted from Instagram
Some of the topics covered include:
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Westside and The Future
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Training and Programming
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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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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:
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The history and culture of the Night Crew
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Training Dave Hoff
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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
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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:
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Meeting Louie Simmons
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The Original Crew and training in the 70's
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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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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 _____ 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.conjugatemethod.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.
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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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
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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.
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
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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.
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!
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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.
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.
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.
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Westside Barbell
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
Louie is going over some crucial teaching points for those wanting a better bench.
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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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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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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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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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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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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
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
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Louie briefly talks about Westside Barbells submaximal effort that helped developed 10 athletes to have raw benched over 600lbs.
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Tom
“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
In this article, Louie goes in-depth on how to accurately train strength for a sprinter,
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Tom
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
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- Go To The Chat Section
- Under Month 1 you will find the video
Another audio segment that was snagged from a phone call interview Louie did with Untold Fitness,
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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
This a free episode of our pilot audio article more of which can be found exclusively within our membership club.
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Tom
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
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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
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.
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
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,
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Tom
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/
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Tom
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!
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In this episode Tom talks with Pat Gerke from True Rest Columbus and John Quint on the benefits of floatation restoration for athletes,
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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
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.
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Tom
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.
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Tom
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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.
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Tom
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.
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In this podcast Louie discusses the success and training behind World Record holder Wes McCormick.
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.
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-Tom
This is the very successful podcast recorded by Travis Mash while he interviews Louie Simmons
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-Tom
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.
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Tom
In this episode Louie Simmons answers in detail the top 50 most asked questions by you!
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Tom
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,
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Tom
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,
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Tom
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,
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Tom
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.
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.
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Tom
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
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,
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Tom
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,
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Tom
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!
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Tom
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.
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!
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.
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.
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Westside Barbell
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.
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