Westside Barbell

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 

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

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

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. 

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

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 

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

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

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

Episode 5-Deadlift For Sprinting

The Deadlift is such an important exercise for sprinting yet some coaches avoid implementing them for maximum effort movements and others think they are too dangerous to use. In this podcast Louie Simmons with Tom Barry and Brian Silfies get to the bottom of this and explain why,how and where to implement the deadlift to decrease sprinting times.