Articles tagged with westside barbell
World Record Holder Powerlifter & Westside Barbell Disciple, AJ Roberts breaks down program design using the Westside Barbell methods & The conjugate method, all for CrossFit. You will see how a 6 day program is organized for CrossFit and why / how they borrowed this method to develop serious strength AND conditioning. Also shared is the reason behind having a record board, why you need training partners and a kick ass atmosphere as well as what happens at Westside Barbell. AJ uprooted his entire life years ago and moved to Columbus, Ohio to dedicate his life to becoming a world record holder powerlifter while training under Louie Simmons. These videos will fire you and blow your mind........Keep Reading
The final phase of The Underground Volume Course. This is THE month where you will experience your BIGGEST gains. This phase is called The Super Compensation phase. This is where you will experience greater gains in strength and lean muscle mass than you have experienced in your last 12 months. This is THE perfect way to start your new year off with a bang, at your strongest, most muscular, ever!...Keep Reading
Hellz YEA! This is the month where MOST people flop, go lazy, get weaker, fatter and accepting of excuses. For Underground Strength Nation, this is Phase II of The Underground Volume Training Challenge. This is actually the TOUGHEST the phase of the 3 phases. Do you have what it takes? I say YES, YOU do! I believe in you, I see greatness, I see someone willing to step up to the challenge of going BIG in life AND lifting. Let's get after it, you're a fucking animal, I believe and so must YOU........Keep Reading
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
Coach Megz shows you exactly how to deadlift with safe & proper technique, taking you from rank beginner using a trap bar, to becoming a BEAST with the multiple variations of straight bar deadlifts. You'll learn exactly what you should do and everything you must avoid to become a Deadlift BEAST while avoiding the typical low back injuries that come from deadlifting the WRONG way. Check this video for......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
Step inside the strongest, most hardcore gym in the world, The Westside Barbell Club. 16 Minutes of video footage where you see all the equipment, special strength and power training set ups and finally put the truth as to what lies behind the walls of The infamous, Westside Barbell Club!...Keep Reading
Listen to this interview with a Division I Athlete as he shares what it's like to train and coach at a D1 college. This was recorded in the early 2000s when D1 athletes and coaches could not share what they were doing. There was no social media at the time, no YouTube and the only people who knew what was really happening inside D1 schools were those who coached or those who were athletes. Get your learn on with this powerful conversation....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 sled is a favorite tool of all hard core strength coaches, but why spend $200 or more for an expensive sled when you can build one yourself for free! See exactly how Coach Zach builds his own sleds at home (complete with photos and resources where to get your materials!)...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