--- product_id: 59817720 title: "The Westside Barbell Book of Methods (The Westside Barbell Conjugate Method by Louie Simmons)" price: "€ 121.82" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/59817720-the-westside-barbell-book-of-methods-the-westside-barbell-conjugate store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # 30 years of training wisdom Conjugate & dynamic methods 100+ world records broken The Westside Barbell Book of Methods (The Westside Barbell Conjugate Method by Louie Simmons) **Price:** € 121.82 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🏆 Unlock the power behind 100+ world records with Louie Simmons' ultimate strength blueprint! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Westside Barbell Book of Methods (The Westside Barbell Conjugate Method by Louie Simmons) - **How much does it cost?** € 121.82 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/59817720-the-westside-barbell-book-of-methods-the-westside-barbell-conjugate) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Adaptable for All Levels:** Whether you're a seasoned lifter or leveling up, this book tailors to your strength journey. - • **Comprehensive Training System:** Master conjugate, dynamic, max effort, and rehab methods all in one authoritative guide. - • **Elite Athlete-Endorsed Methods:** Join the ranks of 100+ world record holders who swear by these time-tested techniques. - • **Legacy of Champions & Pro Teams:** Train like NFL pros and world champs with insights from a consultant to top collegiate and pro teams. - • **Decades of Proven Strength Science:** Harness 30 years of Louie Simmons' elite training research to elevate your powerlifting game. ## Overview The Westside Barbell Book of Methods compiles 30 years of Louie Simmons' groundbreaking conjugate training system, proven by over 100 world records and elite athletes across sports. This comprehensive guide covers dynamic effort, max effort, periodization, injury prevention, and more, making it an essential resource for serious lifters and coaches aiming to maximize strength and performance. ## Description Over the many years Louie Simmons was involved in powerlifting, he gained vast knowledge on generating strength through squatting, benching, and deadlifting. His expertise and experience culminated in the "Westside Barbell Book of Methods," an essential resource for anyone interested in strength training. This comprehensive guide, proven through Simmons' work with national and world champions in various sports, remains an invaluable tool for beginners and advanced athletes. Louie's methods have been employed by world record holder 400m dash runner Harry "Butch" Reynolds and have produced impressive results such as ninety-nine members who have benched 600 lbs or more, 106 members who have squatted 800 lbs or more, three members who have deadlifted 900 lbs or more, and twenty-eight members who have deadlifted over 800 lbs. Remarkably, these numbers are results from members of a small, private club. The Westside Barbell system, adaptable to individual needs and goals, offers insights into exercise selection, periodization, nutrition, and injury prevention. Training methods covered in the book include conjugate, percent, dynamic, maximum effort methods, lifting techniques, raising work capacity, rehabilitation and restoration, and reactive and contrast methods. Written in accessible language and grounded in scientifically-backed principles, the "Westside Barbell Book of Methods" inspires and educates readers, enabling them to coach themselves. Simmons also served as a strength consultant for the Cleveland Browns, Green Bay Packers, New England Patriots, Seattle Seahawks, and numerous college football teams, along with many athletes worldwide. Based on Louie's articles, this book offers a complete Westside package, leaving no stone unturned. It is a perfect tool for lifters and coaches, providing comprehensive guidance on improving strength, power, and overall performance in the gym or on the field. Embrace the legacy of the late Louie Simmons and discover the proven methods behind Westside Barbell's success with the "Westside Barbell Book of Methods. Review: Other reviews are accurate, but the infromation is great nonetheless - I purchased three copies of this - one for me and two for friends. I'm a recreational weight trainer and collector of weight training books with enough experience to know that there are a variety of training strategies that can enhance progress. Simmons enumerates many although some of the explanations of how to implement them and why they work could benefit from a rewrite and/or more detail. In spite of that, I know this to be one book I will not wind up donating to the public library. It is a keeper. Like other reviewers have stated, it is not for beginners or an introductory text so to speak. What is important is that Simmons tells what works for strength athletes who have achieved elite status For myself, I found the discussion of isometrics very encouraging. I do a lot of isometrics because they are arthritis and joint friendly. Simmons spends a few pages on isometrics. His details plus the isometrics section in DESIGNING RESISTANCE TRAINING PROGRAMS would convince anyone to give isometrics a try. On the other hand, Simmons is primarily interested in using isometrics to build maximum strength so he uses brief -- around six seconds or so -- contractions. An advantage of brief contractions is that there is little hypertrophy. I have found that longer contractions -- 40 -100 seconds -- even at sub-maximal force can results in hypertrophy, probably because of the effects of occlusion. Occasionally, Simmons tries to offer mathematical explanations, but his proofreader fails him. Kinetic energy winds up being equal to one-half mass times velocity rather than equal to one-half mass time velocity squared. Knowing the sad state of US math education I think even though anyone who made it through high school algebra and/ or high school physics could understand why plyometrics -- to his credit Simmons correctly says that the originator of plyometrics called it shock training -- works. Simmons does list the book SUPERTRAINING by the late Dr. Mel "kinig of the 200-word sentence" Siff and it has a detailed description of plyometrics along with the vocabulary associated with it such as "serial elastic component". Incidentally, reading SUPERTRAINING is considered a rite of passage for strength coaches and the like. There is little mention of drugs so if you're looking for doses, etc. look elsewhere. What is enlightening is the number and severity of injuries Simmons mentions -- including his own. From reading this one might get the impression that ruptured patellar tendons are a badge of honor. Well, I guess they might be better than brain concussions. Anyway, I think that a few mathematical examples of how much force is necessary to reverse the direction of a falling weight or one that is being accelerated downward by gravity or by gravity and also by huge rubber bands might help to explain the choice of light weights for speed work. Also, things like muscle spindles could be explained in a couple of sentences and would add to the discussion of the stretch reflex. In summary, if you have a good background in training and remember your high school physics you will get more out of this than someone who is a rank beginner. Review: wisdom and innovation - The book has many typos, and repeats itself a lot. While it is not perfectly written, it is full of insight. It gives lots of tools and an overall system that it seems anyone can benefit from. There is a method to the madness of this pioneer of strength. ## Features - Book of Methods: The Book of Methods is a written compilation of 30 years worth of studying different training methods. - Perfect for Everyone: The methods described in this book are perfect for new and experienced weightlifters alike. - Record Holder: Louie’s members have broken more than 100 all-time world records in powerlifting. - Louie Simmons: The Iron Samurai has watched from the sidelines as Louie has acquired several decades of special strength training experience for many sports and as he has been a consultant for many collegiate and professional teams. - Elite Company: Louie Simmons is one of only four men to have made Elite totals in five weight classes and was top 10 from 1971 to 2005. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #790,032 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #253 in Homeopathy Medicine #261 in Eye Problems (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 211 Reviews | ## Images ![The Westside Barbell Book of Methods (The Westside Barbell Conjugate Method by Louie Simmons) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81CplH7Yt7L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Other reviews are accurate, but the infromation is great nonetheless *by T***M on June 24, 2015* I purchased three copies of this - one for me and two for friends. I'm a recreational weight trainer and collector of weight training books with enough experience to know that there are a variety of training strategies that can enhance progress. Simmons enumerates many although some of the explanations of how to implement them and why they work could benefit from a rewrite and/or more detail. In spite of that, I know this to be one book I will not wind up donating to the public library. It is a keeper. Like other reviewers have stated, it is not for beginners or an introductory text so to speak. What is important is that Simmons tells what works for strength athletes who have achieved elite status For myself, I found the discussion of isometrics very encouraging. I do a lot of isometrics because they are arthritis and joint friendly. Simmons spends a few pages on isometrics. His details plus the isometrics section in DESIGNING RESISTANCE TRAINING PROGRAMS would convince anyone to give isometrics a try. On the other hand, Simmons is primarily interested in using isometrics to build maximum strength so he uses brief -- around six seconds or so -- contractions. An advantage of brief contractions is that there is little hypertrophy. I have found that longer contractions -- 40 -100 seconds -- even at sub-maximal force can results in hypertrophy, probably because of the effects of occlusion. Occasionally, Simmons tries to offer mathematical explanations, but his proofreader fails him. Kinetic energy winds up being equal to one-half mass times velocity rather than equal to one-half mass time velocity squared. Knowing the sad state of US math education I think even though anyone who made it through high school algebra and/ or high school physics could understand why plyometrics -- to his credit Simmons correctly says that the originator of plyometrics called it shock training -- works. Simmons does list the book SUPERTRAINING by the late Dr. Mel "kinig of the 200-word sentence" Siff and it has a detailed description of plyometrics along with the vocabulary associated with it such as "serial elastic component". Incidentally, reading SUPERTRAINING is considered a rite of passage for strength coaches and the like. There is little mention of drugs so if you're looking for doses, etc. look elsewhere. What is enlightening is the number and severity of injuries Simmons mentions -- including his own. From reading this one might get the impression that ruptured patellar tendons are a badge of honor. Well, I guess they might be better than brain concussions. Anyway, I think that a few mathematical examples of how much force is necessary to reverse the direction of a falling weight or one that is being accelerated downward by gravity or by gravity and also by huge rubber bands might help to explain the choice of light weights for speed work. Also, things like muscle spindles could be explained in a couple of sentences and would add to the discussion of the stretch reflex. In summary, if you have a good background in training and remember your high school physics you will get more out of this than someone who is a rank beginner. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ wisdom and innovation *by P***N on November 8, 2025* The book has many typos, and repeats itself a lot. While it is not perfectly written, it is full of insight. It gives lots of tools and an overall system that it seems anyone can benefit from. There is a method to the madness of this pioneer of strength. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Resource for training Athletes! *by H***L on October 22, 2025* This book has provided some of the best training strategies to create great athletes. 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