this works man, did it for 3 weeks all my benches (only do close grips) went up about 30 pounds. stopped doing it over the holidays and now my strength is down where it started so I'm gona start doing speed/hypertrophy one day and strength/hypertrophy on seperate days again.
The westside philosophy is unmatched and unlike no other, by following Louis principals every lift of mine has grown tremendously, I owe a great deal to westside and Louie himself. I highly suggest people finding out more and lifting via his teaching you will not regret it.
all the people in the comments that are saying that Louie is “fat” and that’s why he shouldn’t be giving advice is #1 obviously does not lift or knows nothing about the fundamentals of physique and #2 not well informed in the world of strength training and powerlifting and are therefore unsuccessful were they to try it themselves. This man is one, if not the most, revered coaches/trainers ever. His deadlift/bench/squats is absolutely insane. He’s not fat, he has a shit ton of muscle under all that and they reason why he appears fat is because of the amount he has to eat in order to retain his size, and in turn, his strength. Dumbasses
Yes unfortunately that I'm many morons out there that are too worried about their Sergio Tacchini suit or their Nike sweatsuit making sure it matches their headband wristband and sneakers those are usually the people that make those sort of comments same people who workout for a pump they do chest six times a week and biceps 10 times a week no need to do legs you wear pants no one's going to see those the morons that say that Louie is fat and the guys that train with him are out of shape they should go to Westside or at least try to do a work out the way they do it but that would be impossible because that would require intelligence research and pushing yourself to your limits you can Cloud your pathetic brain with those sort of things when you're worried about the pump or what clothes you wear to the gym or if you eat enough chicken breast that day it's sad to see that they're still so many people working out the old school way with no sort of scientific facts or physics apply to their workouts... in the words of Louie Simmons read a book guys to read a f****** book
Louie is a phenomenal strength coach and I've seen terrific strength gains using some of his methods. Do speed work and use chains,bands or both and no matter where you are starting from,male or female you will see incredible gains in strength.
Sheiko is the "other" professor of powerlifting, with more technical knowledge and research, yet he hasn't even lifted in the past. Both have vast expanses of knowledge. A great lifter isn't always going to be a great coach either.
"don't try to beat other people, try to beat your damn self" With conjugate there's a whole new meaning to this - if you try to beat this or that guy's special exercise PR, you may be neglecting the special exercise you really need to improve your total.
Incredible info! Before I actually found this information, I had a suspicion that my bench was lacking because of my triceps. I started training triceps with lots of dumbell work and close grip high reps for speed (what louie is calling speed work). My bench went up within 3 weeks!
experience plus physics is a deadly combination for lifting, obviously its nice to hear someone that has experience explaining what he has learned over his life time, the physics u gotta spend time on that by yourself Newtonian physics should be enough, torque would be nice but its harder
This method does work the guy in the glasses is my good friend, coach, and sponsor Chris Mason we use future method and I'm natural and my bench went way up. Also we use it for other workouts too.
Like knows what he is talking about. I teach and Coach football in highschool. Around August or September I couldn't do 315. I hit my triceps real hard during September, and I benched 350 on November 6th with ease. Train your triceps people, it works.
Yes you can. It's another variation of a bench press. That's the entire principal of Conjugate; use a variety of excercises to aid a specific lift or movement.
Not a single dislike as of today 3/15/13 since 11/27/2011. For once, I agree with the youtube viewing audience as a whole (at least for this one video.) + +
He was and he is still a fantastic athlete don't judge by the appearances, and he is a weightlifter not a bodybuilder, but who cares about his shape since he has the experience ?
'Athletic' in powerlifting is not the same as 'athletic' in soccer. Think about it. Just like Bruce Lee being so small and thin, yet packing the power in his kick to send a huge muscular guy flying or close to it....
Bruce Lee He doesn't explain athleticism. He explains power development. Look into his powerlifting records: he squatted over 900lbs in competition. He still deadlifts 600+, benches over 500 and squats 700.
This man has an insane amount of knowledge!!
He is like a proffessor!!
This is seriously amazing information to get for free. Thank you!!!
it's wild how well he could remember everyone's numbers. What an amazing resource this video series is.
this man blows my mind every time he talks
The jedi of strength training🏋💯so much experience and knowledge 💪 Thank you sir for sharing this, very informative from part 1-3🤗👏
this works man, did it for 3 weeks all my benches (only do close grips) went up about 30 pounds. stopped doing it over the holidays and now my strength is down where it started so I'm gona start doing speed/hypertrophy one day and strength/hypertrophy on seperate days again.
Knowledge is pure from this ARENA through experience and proven performance! Thx much
The westside philosophy is unmatched and unlike no other, by following Louis principals every lift of mine has grown tremendously, I owe a great deal to westside and Louie himself. I highly suggest people finding out more and lifting via his teaching you will not regret it.
this is almost too much for me to process
great series on bench. I've used this method before. The bands takes some getting use to.
all the people in the comments that are saying that Louie is “fat” and that’s why he shouldn’t be giving advice is #1 obviously does not lift or knows nothing about the fundamentals of physique and #2 not well informed in the world of strength training and powerlifting and are therefore unsuccessful were they to try it themselves. This man is one, if not the most, revered coaches/trainers ever. His deadlift/bench/squats is absolutely insane. He’s not fat, he has a shit ton of muscle under all that and they reason why he appears fat is because of the amount he has to eat in order to retain his size, and in turn, his strength. Dumbasses
Yes unfortunately that I'm many morons out there that are too worried about their Sergio Tacchini suit or their Nike sweatsuit making sure it matches their headband wristband and sneakers those are usually the people that make those sort of comments same people who workout for a pump they do chest six times a week and biceps 10 times a week no need to do legs you wear pants no one's going to see those the morons that say that Louie is fat and the guys that train with him are out of shape they should go to Westside or at least try to do a work out the way they do it but that would be impossible because that would require intelligence research and pushing yourself to your limits you can Cloud your pathetic brain with those sort of things when you're worried about the pump or what clothes you wear to the gym or if you eat enough chicken breast that day it's sad to see that they're still so many people working out the old school way with no sort of scientific facts or physics apply to their workouts... in the words of Louie Simmons read a book guys to read a f****** book
He has a powerful core. Like all the strongman people and some powerlifters. They have 50 inch waists but it's all a solid brick.
Louie is a phenomenal strength coach and I've seen terrific strength gains using some of his methods. Do speed work and use chains,bands or both and no matter where you are starting from,male or female you will see incredible gains in strength.
Sheiko is the "other" professor of powerlifting, with more technical knowledge and research, yet he hasn't even lifted in the past. Both have vast expanses of knowledge. A great lifter isn't always going to be a great coach either.
Gabriel Tsavaris Wow. All in one sentence. Must be Max Effort day.
"don't try to beat other people, try to beat your damn self"
With conjugate there's a whole new meaning to this - if you try to beat this or that guy's special exercise PR, you may be neglecting the special exercise you really need to improve your total.
Same here, 4-5 years of lifting weights and before that sports, learned more from this then all those years
Incredible info! Before I actually found this information, I had a suspicion that my bench was lacking because of my triceps. I started training triceps with lots of dumbell work and close grip high reps for speed (what louie is calling speed work). My bench went up within 3 weeks!
experience plus physics is a deadly combination for lifting, obviously its nice to hear someone that has experience explaining what he has learned over his life time, the physics u gotta spend time on that by yourself Newtonian physics should be enough, torque would be nice but its harder
Mr. Louie Simmons is one the most educated people ever on this planet in the power weight lifting realm.Trained this style for 25 years now.
Thats Mark Bell in the yellow. Wow he was small
Tho you’re correct in that Mark was small when he started at westside, that is not Mark Bell.
mind = blown with information
The vibrating bar looks cool as F I wonder if I can do a DIY
Triceps are a HUGE part of the bench press.
@lbaumy
Did you ever find part 1? If so could you please link me to it?
This method does work the guy in the glasses is my good friend, coach, and sponsor Chris Mason we use future method and I'm natural and my bench went way up. Also we use it for other workouts too.
What’s the foam that they use?
5:30... reverse bands with 200lbs of chain? That does not make sense to me?
Would the two not just cancel each other out??
jos. k no. They both make the weight lighter in the bottom and heavier at the top. So it would just very heavily emphasize lockout
It builds balance and shoulder stability, its meant for physical therapy
i feel like im drinking from a fire hose. this guy has probably forgotten more than i currently know about lifting weights.
Imagine having the honor to sit with Louie and asking the question do you mean drop the bar right on my chest.. CMON BUDDY
Where can I buy these bands ! ?
Like knows what he is talking about. I teach and Coach football in highschool. Around August or September I couldn't do 315. I hit my triceps real hard during September, and I benched 350 on November 6th with ease. Train your triceps people, it works.
If you guys want to learn more about this stuff, buy The Westside Book Of Methods. It's written by Louis, and sold by Louis.
this is invaluable information.
3:55
I see you Dave Castro 😂
LOUIELIFTSALOT, just because its different makes it the best w/o
Thanks for the upload
stan "rhino" efferning talks about the "spring" in his benching and squats...
On max effort day on bench can you use bands aswell ?
No. You can only if you run out of plates to load on the bar.
Yes you can. It's another variation of a bench press. That's the entire principal of Conjugate; use a variety of excercises to aid a specific lift or movement.
@lbaumy Part 1 is on their FB page.
@kitkatlmnop
Check there facebook page.
WSB facebook page?
owe Louis quite a bit.
Only someone who knows this stuff inside and out can speak like this.
same here
Truth
Not a single dislike as of today 3/15/13 since 11/27/2011. For once, I agree with the youtube viewing audience as a whole (at least for this one video.) + +
Man, i know nothing.
Dave Castro is a goon...
google Jum Stretch Bands. easy
wtf 3:30
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Can someone explain to me why the fat guy, who is so unathletic and out of shape, is shamelessly explaining the proper way to be athletic?
He was and he is still a fantastic athlete don't judge by the appearances, and he is a weightlifter not a bodybuilder, but who cares about his shape since he has the experience ?
you are a fool... read his work before you judge a man who has almost 2000lb in three compound lifts and 30+ years of experience in powerlifting
You should probably go to westside and ask him yourself...see if he seems "unathletic and out of shape" in person.
'Athletic' in powerlifting is not the same as 'athletic' in soccer. Think about it. Just like Bruce Lee being so small and thin, yet packing the power in his kick to send a huge muscular guy flying or close to it....
Bruce Lee He doesn't explain athleticism. He explains power development. Look into his powerlifting records: he squatted over 900lbs in competition. He still deadlifts 600+, benches over 500 and squats 700.