Articles tagged with louie simmons
Hurricane Sandy can't stop us! This month's workout is pulled from our NEW Underground Volume Training Course. This is Phase 1, your first 4 weeks. This Volume Training program will test you mentally & physically but you can also expect to break through plateaus and gain more muscle in the next 12 weeks than you have in the past 12 months. Time for YOU to push the envelope and break through the barriers that hold others back, but NOT You!...Keep Reading
During the research for my new book, The Encyclopedia of Underground Strength, I chatted with Louie Simmons to discuss MANY topics; the Conjugate method as it pertains to the training of sport athletes, the benefits of the conjugate system, the most important things Louie wants Coaches to know, how to train wrestlers (General Specific Training / Special Strength Training), in season VS off season training, full body vs upper and lower body split workouts, Charlie Francis, the dynamic method, why force development is CRITICAL, should we use "sports specific training" & MUCH more. Louie always tells it like it is and enlightens us as to how to train optimally for maximum results in strength, explosive speed & muscle building. Many THINK they know Westside Barbell but only Louie can truly describe what happens behind the walls of his private gym....Keep Reading
Zach chats with Louie Simmons on the phone regarding how to use Westside Barbell training methods for Hypertrophy, bodybuilding and sports performance! This is golden info for anyone looking to pack on SERIOUS size & strength! Zach asks Louie about the training methods Louie used to help Mike Francois (Pro Bodybuilder of the 90s) who was one of the thickest, most rugged bodybuilders of his time. Listen, Learn & GROW!...Keep Reading
Rob Pilger, boxing expert and coach grills Zach about developing punching power, boxing training secrets from inside the prison systems, training with stones, bands, plyometrics and much more discussion on training combat athletes. Special Strengths and the Conjugate Method are discussed in detail. A powerful interview and discussion for any serious coach and combat athlete....Keep Reading
Vasily Alexeev used to develop strength endurance and tremendous work capacity by performing long, long sets of barbell exercises without ever placing the weight down, in addition to walking through waist high water for one hour, or snatch throwing a 220 lb barbell for 100 reps. Hybrid Training allows you to develop amazing strength endurance, watch this video and see how to use it yourself!...Keep Reading
Not sure how to use sleds? How fast to go, or maybe how slow to go? How heavy, how light? Watch this video and the info accompanying this video and get the straight talk about sleds. Sleds are 1 of the most crucial pieces of equipment that we use on the regular at The Underground Strength Gym. Whether you want speed, strength or conditioning, sleds are the answer. Here's how.......Keep Reading
Discover the most 'unusual' types of exercises that Westside Barbell's Louie Simmons does to get stronger than the competition in both powerlifting and athletics! It's always great to learn from Louie and overall, expand your knowledge to give yourself or the athletes you train the competitive edge. There are multiple videos inside this article as well. Dig in and get your learn ON........Keep Reading
The posterior chain is the KEY to a stronger, faster and more powerful athlete. Discover how to incorporate kettlebell exercises to strengthen the posterior with sample programs and exercise variations using Kettlebells. The muscles you can't see in the mirror are crucial for sports performance. This article will help you understand how to unlock your athletic potential by attacking this common weak point among athletes....Keep Reading