

Westside Barbell
Westside Barbell
The podcast, hosted by Tom Barry, delves into strength and conditioning training, focusing on the Conjugate Method. Tom Barry, who was mentored and chosen by Louie Simmons to lead Westside Barbell after his passing, brings unparalleled expertise and experience to each episode. The podcast will feature guests who are coaches, athletes, and specialists sharing their stories and insights on helping athletes increase strength and performance.
Episodes
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Jul 25, 2016 • 1h 31min
Episode 15 - The Top 50 Most Asked Questions Answered !
In this episode Louie Simmons answers in detail the top 50 most asked questions by you!
Hope You Enjoy,
Tom

Jun 20, 2016 • 1h 32min
Episode 14- The Force Posture Strength Curve
Within this episode Louie Simmons, John Quint and Chris Marrang explain the importance of understanding the force posture curve and why partial ranges of movement are sometime beneficial for training,
I hope you enjoy,
Tom

Jun 10, 2016 • 1h 28min
Episode 13- The Deadlift
In this podcast Louie Simmons, Tom Barry, John Quint, and Chris Marrang talk about how to program to increase your deadlift and how to implement special exercises to make your lower back indestructible,
Hope You Enjoy,
Tom

Jun 1, 2016 • 1h 25min
Episode 12- The Origin Of The Conjugate System
In this episode Louie talks in depth about the true Conjugate System of training and where it came from. He also elaborates upon how he cross-referenced multiple authors to utilize the system of training Westside Barbell executes. Louie also answers questions that were asked during the live stream to help simply some of the topics talked about,
Hope You Enjoy,
Tom

May 24, 2016 • 1h 29min
Episode 11- Maximal Effort and Dynamic Effort Methods for the upper body
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.

May 11, 2016 • 1h 45min
Episode 10- Maximal Effort and Dynamic Effort Methods for the lower body
Louie Simmons and Tom Barry discuss the Maximal Effort and Dynamic Effort Methods for the lower body. This includes what volume, intensity, to use and how to select the correct exercises to build strength. Louie also speaks on raw lifting and why Westside Barbell uses gear.
Hope you enjoy,
Tom

Mar 10, 2016 • 1h 56min
Episode 9- Westside Barbell Training Partners
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

Feb 18, 2016 • 55min
Episode 8- The Importance Of Monitoring Volume and Intensity in Training
In this episode Louie goes in to great detail on Training Volume and how to calculated it optimally for maximal results. Louie also discuses the importance of rotating volumes and utilizing correct training intensities,
I hope you enjoy this episode,
Tom

Jan 28, 2016 • 1h 30min
Episode 7-The 5 Phases Of Sprinting
Within this podcast Louie discuses each individual phase of the sprint, how to increase a fast rate of force development, sports specific mass and correct exercise selection amongst the vast array of topics covered today. Joining us today is our Intern Falvio and our resident A.R.T and N.M.T Guru John Quint,
If you are a sprinter, track coach or athlete this podcast is a must listen,
I Hope you enjoy,
Tom

Jan 16, 2016 • 1h 11min
Episode 6-How would Westside Barbell Train an Olympic Weightlifter
Episode 6-How would Westside Barbell Train an Olympic Weightlifter In todays podcast I pose Louie the question on how Westside Barbell would train an Olympic Weightlifter along with our current intern Flavio. It may not be known to most people but Louie Simmons began competing in Olympic Weightlifting before he moved to powerlifting and it is still one of the sports he loves to watch and follow. Louie also explains why he was compelled to write a new book on how to train an Olympic Weightlifter optimally and provides his thoughts on the current condition of American weightlifting.
This is our most in-depth and personal podcasts to date!
I hope you enjoy,
Tom