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
Friday Jun 10, 2022
Friday Jun 10, 2022
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:
- Meeting Louie Simmons
- The Original Crew and training in the 70's
- 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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