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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. _____ Website: https://www.westside-barbell.com/​ Website: https://www.conjugatemethod.com/​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westsidebar... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conjugatecl... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westsidebarb... Podcast: https://westsidebarbell.podbean.com/​ Blog: https://www.westside-barbell.com/blog...

Jud Logan (July 19, 1959 – January 3, 2022) was a hammer thrower, highly decorated athlete and a 4 time Olympian. He competed in the 1984, 1988, 1992 and the 2000 Olympic Games. In 1987 he won gold in the Pan American Games. In the 1980's, as his strength began to stagnate, his East German friends advised him to push his box jumps. As his improved his box jumps, his throws began increasing. Box jumps are still a staple in Westside training to this day. Louie and Tom discuss Jud's time at Westside, the effectiveness of box jumps, the importance of explosive power and more in todays episode.   TIMESTAMPS - 00:00 - Intro 00:10 - Who is Jud Logan? 02:00 - Implementing Box Jumps 02:25 - What difference did box jumping make? 04:28 - How important is speed work in relation to max effort? 06:27 - Sled Pulls 09:37 - As true today as it was back then - Soviet Training Books, Science and practice of strength training 11:02 - Make the Athlete better than You 11:50 - Louie's Coaching Technique 16:25 - The Importance of GPP 18:12 - Box Jump's Carryover 19:27 - Sport Specific Training 21:20 - Athlete Overtraining 23:36 - Conjugate is Everything 25:42 - The Gym is the Answer 31:26 - Louie on Jud 32:53 - Louie's Goal   For more exclusive interviews, video tutorials, webinars, master class with Louie Simmons, never seen before footage, and much more, visit Westside Barbell’s official education system at www.conjugateclub.com   _____   Louie Simmons is widely regarded as the 'Strength Coaches', Strength Coach' and is the founder of the world-renowned gym called Westside Barbell in Columbus, Ohio. Westside Barbell is an invitation-only training laboratory where only the strongest of mind and body survive.   Our goal is simple: “To become the best and push every boundary known to man in doing so.” This gym has produced more world records in powerlifting than any other in the World, and Louie has been regarded as one of the main reasons that the conjugate style of training has been popularized in today's training methods.

Louie and Tom discuss the USA weightlifting team's performance at the 2020 Olympics. Louie outlines the challenges facing American weightlifting and what needs to change in regards to the training and development of athletes in order to overcome these obstacles.   Some of the topics discussed are: Future of USA Weightlifting What makes China so strong? Powerlifting for Weightlifting Weightlifting for Powerlifting And more! TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:12 Start 00:24 Future of USA Weightlifting 03:55 What makes China so strong? 07:00 Louie's experience with Olympic Weightlifting 08:10 Best Olympic Lifter 09:00 What role does maximum strength have in weightlifting? 12:18 Max effort strength and other forms of strength in weightlifting 13:50 Absolute strength and technical improvements 17:35 Powerlifting for weightlifters, weightlifting for powerlifters 20:03 Crossfit and Football's influence on Weightlifting 20:45 Olympic weightlifters and Westside Barbell 25:40 Olympic coaches, come to Westside Barbell _____   For more exclusive interviews, video tutorials, webinars, master class with Louie Simmons, never seen before footage, and much more, visit Westside Barbell’s official education system at www.conjugateclub.com   _____   Louie Simmons is widely regarded as the 'Strength Coaches', Strength Coach' and is the founder of the world-renowned gym called Westside Barbell in Columbus, Ohio. Westside Barbell is an invitation-only training laboratory where only the strongest of mind and body survive.   Our goal is simple: “To become the best and push every boundary known to man in doing so.” This gym has produced more world records in powerlifting than any other in the World, and Louie has been regarded as one of the main reasons that the conjugate style of training has been popularized in today's training methods.

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!   _____   For more exclusive interviews, video tutorials, webinars, master class with Louie Simmons, never seen before footage, and much more, visit Westside Barbell’s official education system at www.conjugateclub.com   _____   Louie Simmons is widely regarded as the 'Strength Coaches', Strength Coach' and is the founder of the world-renowned gym called Westside Barbell in Columbus, Ohio. Westside Barbell is an invitation-only training laboratory where only the strongest of mind and body survive.   Our goal is simple: “To become the best and push every boundary known to man in doing so.” This gym has produced more world records in powerlifting than any other in the World, and Louie has been regarded as one of the main reasons that the conjugate style of training has been popularized in today's training methods.

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! _____ For more exclusive interviews, video tutorials, webinars, master class with Louie Simmons, never seen before footage, and much more, visit Westside Barbell’s official education system at www.conjugateclub.com _____ Louie Simmons is widely regarded as the 'Strength Coaches', Strength Coach' and is the founder of the world-renowned gym called Westside Barbell in Columbus, Ohio. Westside Barbell is an invitation-only training laboratory where only the strongest of mind and body survive.   Our goal is simple: “To become the best and push every boundary known to man in doing so.” This gym has produced more world records in powerlifting than any other in the World, and Louie has been regarded as one of the main reasons that the conjugate style of training has been popularized in today's training methods.

In today's podcast, Louie Simmons is joined by Coach Josh Bush who is the base Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach at Fort Knox for Reef Systems.   This is a phone in question and answers based podcast, so advanced apologies for any patches of inconsistent volume.   Stay Strong!   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

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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.   More Info on Jeremy https://www.instagram.com/jsmith_fitn... https://www.westside-barbell.com/blog...

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. For more information, please go to www.conjugatemethod.com