Back in the day, it was just Louie and me at the Columbus YMCA. Regarding deadlifts, I peaked at 655 for three reps before my last meet as a light heavyweight. The guy knew all the tricks to get that out of yourself. I've never stopped deadlifting (or doing good mornings). I teach a powerlifting for seniors at the rec center I go to.
Rip 🐐 I'm going to miss these.. Thank you for all you have done for the world of powerlifting.. Louie Simmons "often imitated never duplicate" ... There will never be another.. Rest in peace in Valhalla 🙏🏼
How should a recreational lifter squat to build the posterior chain like you guys always preach. Can the arched back, sit back squat used for regular squatting without gear? I ask because I can’t brace and get a tight core when I stick my butt out and arch my back? But most important, can I apply this technique arched back, butt out and pushing the feet latelary out for dumbbell or bodyweight squats when the Center of mass is different? Is your squat technique suitable for every squat, regardless if its a barbell back squat, a bodyweight squat, belt squat or goblet squat? Please explain the difference for the box squat between your technique other squat techniques? Why Louie teach "relax on the box, rock back and release the hips" with knees behind and everyone else teach "stay tight, don´t rock back and don´t release the hips"!? Whats the difference and what technique is better for a recreational lifter who wants to stay healthy and strong? How should someone learn to squat? can I use the box squat with a dumbbell to learn proper squat technique or is a straight bar on the back neccesary because the center of mass is different between barbell and dumbbell? A lot of questions, sorry guys, but please make a squat podcast
I’m a raw lifter and have followed Louie’s teachings for years. I box squat and free squat. My best free squat is a 635lb (back in 2020, I’m sure it would be higher by now if I had not detached my calf pulling a sled. It’s caused knee pain on that side and hip pain on the opposing hip) so I’ve backed off the last few years. I can say without a doubt, you can squat just the way he describes. You initiate the squat by pushing your hips backwards. This happens before your knees bend. How do you sit on the toilet? Do you hover over it and drop your ass straight down? Or do you push your ass backwards until it touches the seat? It feels a little awkward at first, because you have to bend over at the waist. There’s no way to keep your back completely vertical. (Stan Efferding talks about this). Gear lifters use the same cues, their squats just look different because of the ultra wide stance. That Ultra Wide stance allows them to keep their backs more vertical. Don’t try that as a raw lifter, unless you want to detach an adductor. Louie has done lots of videos regarding the box squat you just have to look on TH-cam for them. @honeybadgerlift is my Instagram account, you can see some of this done raw there.
I’m In Mansfield ohio a hour away and I’m at 18 year old 185 pound lifter my deadlift is 465 squat is 415 and bench is 275 I love your system and wanna lift for you one day love you Louise and westside
The world is such a strange place these days. Imagine being the most world renowned strength coach in the world and literally asking people to please come train because people just don't care anymore
He aged a lot these past 2-3 years. Watch his interview with joe Rogan and compare it with this podcast, you can tell the difference in how much younger he looked, and that interview is only 5 years old. RIP
@@xbenxwilsonxhighlights7879 sigh you obviously didn't pay attention the first 5 min about him wanting to train people smh. That what my question was referred to equipped or raw captured obvious
God bless Louie Simmons. May he rest in peace. On March 24th 2017, the legend Ivan Abadzhiev passed away. Today, March 24th 2022, the legend Louie Simmons has passed away.
I would really appreciate a detailed podcast from you about conjugate programming 101 for absolute beginners, average dudes who start from scratch and never touched a barbell or a podcast about an introductory program prior conjugate to build gpp, muscle mass in the right areas and the overall capacity to start with conjugate. Thank you so much
In 77 Joe Spack trained at the Flatbush YMCA in Brooklyn. The YMCA had a meet named the Brooklyn open,I completed there and so did Slack. Man Soack had a back as thick as steel cables . Unreal strength,and training was very seldom,maybe once a week. Heavy deadlifts with lots of rest
Lou says they do speed deadlifts 80-90%. How long has that been the case? Everything I've read is usually 50-75%. I know westside has always been an evolution, jjust curious when the speed work got heavier
Am also curious how this progressed. In another one of these podcast videos he discussed the increase in squat percentage (same numbers) and the switch to 5x5 that may have the answer I'll have to dig for it
I know I'm nit pickin here but going back to look at a couple WSBB articals on the topic after reading your comment, this was sconsistent Here are examples of basic DE lower and upper training waves: Lower Week 1 - 12 x 2 or 5 x 5 @75% (50% bar weight 25% band weight) Week 2 - 10 x 2 or 5 x 5 @80% (55% bar weight 25% band weight) Week 3 - 8 x 2 or 5 x 5 @85% (60% bar weight 25% band weight) nit picking because the difference is only 5% lol I might have to go back and rewatch this vid to see where my confusion lies, maybe I just misheard the info in it@@justanormalguy1120
Probably my favourite little wisdom in here is when Lou says "People say you know, Eddie did this or Dave did this, well you ain't Eddie Coan and you ain't Dave Hoff and you ain't Mike Bridges. It ain't going to work bud."
Posterior chain focus with a lot of isolation exercises as they mention here. To train the quads for the function of the deadlift, Louie likes the deficit deadlift on speed day when needed. When box squatting make sure the box is low enough (10inches -12inches or so).
Think about your question, why would you want to neglect any muscle group? Focus on the posterior chain and do quad work. Any muscle imbalances, invite injury. If you want to continue to progress, and get stronger you have to strengthen the muscles on both sides of a joint.
What an ABSOLUTE incredible gold mine of valuable information. I've seen Westside vs the World & the history is fascinating. My gym has purchased a reverse hyper machine & I've started using it & look forward to training my lower back to help my lifts go up. Thank you guys for doing this. I appreciate everything so much.
Back in the day, it was just Louie and me at the Columbus YMCA. Regarding deadlifts, I peaked at 655 for three reps before my last meet as a light heavyweight. The guy knew all the tricks to get that out of yourself. I've never stopped deadlifting (or doing good mornings). I teach a powerlifting for seniors at the rec center I go to.
Rest in peace Louie. 🙏 You made so many of us stronger just being you.
he wasn't even that old. damn it, love you louie. rest in peace
God called him. 🙏
Passion is compelling in any endeavor. Louie really had it. I could listen to him for hours.
Rip 🐐 I'm going to miss these.. Thank you for all you have done for the world of powerlifting.. Louie Simmons "often imitated never duplicate" ... There will never be another.. Rest in peace in Valhalla 🙏🏼
Rip Big Louie. The Godfather of powerlifting.
How should a recreational lifter squat to build the posterior chain like you guys always preach. Can the arched back, sit back squat used for regular squatting without gear? I ask because I can’t brace and get a tight core when I stick my butt out and arch my back? But most important, can I apply this technique arched back, butt out and pushing the feet latelary out for dumbbell or bodyweight squats when the Center of mass is different? Is your squat technique suitable for every squat, regardless if its a barbell back squat, a bodyweight squat, belt squat or goblet squat? Please explain the difference for the box squat between your technique other squat techniques? Why Louie teach "relax on the box, rock back and release the hips" with knees behind and everyone else teach "stay tight, don´t rock back and don´t release the hips"!? Whats the difference and what technique is better for a recreational lifter who wants to stay healthy and strong? How should someone learn to squat? can I use the box squat with a dumbbell to learn proper squat technique or is a straight bar on the back neccesary because the center of mass is different between barbell and dumbbell? A lot of questions, sorry guys, but please make a squat podcast
great questions! Thank you
@@rupakshk box squat technique video would be awesome and really helpful
@@danielghesquiere2000 for raw lifters too
I’m a raw lifter and have followed Louie’s teachings for years. I box squat and free squat. My best free squat is a 635lb (back in 2020, I’m sure it would be higher by now if I had not detached my calf pulling a sled. It’s caused knee pain on that side and hip pain on the opposing hip) so I’ve backed off the last few years.
I can say without a doubt, you can squat just the way he describes. You initiate the squat by pushing your hips backwards. This happens before your knees bend. How do you sit on the toilet? Do you hover over it and drop your ass straight down? Or do you push your ass backwards until it touches the seat?
It feels a little awkward at first, because you have to bend over at the waist. There’s no way to keep your back completely vertical. (Stan Efferding talks about this).
Gear lifters use the same cues, their squats just look different because of the ultra wide stance. That Ultra Wide stance allows them to keep their backs more vertical. Don’t try that as a raw lifter, unless you want to detach an adductor.
Louie has done lots of videos regarding the box squat you just have to look on TH-cam for them.
@honeybadgerlift is my Instagram account, you can see some of this done raw there.
This is another great podcast episode loaded with great and helpful content. Thank you for creating it.
more beginner content please
yes please, more stuff for newbies
He dead rip
He gone. Jesus called him 😢
"Do like a bodybuilder does."
THANK YOU!
Louie a great man rest in peace 🕊️ Sir
Rip you were a great influence to a lot of people including me.
love seeing a new video post!
RIP Louie, u will be missed.
I’m In Mansfield ohio a hour away and I’m at 18 year old 185 pound lifter my deadlift is 465 squat is 415 and bench is 275 I love your system and wanna lift for you one day love you Louise and westside
A masterpiece. R.I.P
The world is such a strange place these days. Imagine being the most world renowned strength coach in the world and literally asking people to please come train because people just don't care anymore
RIP OG
this information is so amazing
Thank you, glad it could help
thank you for this
Can Louie do a podcast on Westside Barbell extra workouts? Like sets, reps?
R.I.P. Legend 😢
He aged a lot these past 2-3 years. Watch his interview with joe Rogan and compare it with this podcast, you can tell the difference in how much younger he looked, and that interview is only 5 years old. RIP
LOUIE I AM READY TO DIE FOR THIS SHIT BRING ME TO WSBB
Imo, Louise's legacy is that he built a stronger world period. That's not a small achievement.
Does louie have the best programmes ?????
RIP LOUIE
Rip Sir
so is that an open invitation at the beginning there because ill literally live in my car in the parking lot if i have to, to come lift there.
Call them and let them know your numbers
Westside till I die
Equipped only or raw ?
A percentage of your one rep max is the same either way. You just lift less raw.
He literally says he did all this training methods in the 70s when there was no gear. Try listening to the podcast.
@@xbenxwilsonxhighlights7879 sigh you obviously didn't pay attention the first 5 min about him wanting to train people smh. That what my question was referred to equipped or raw captured obvious
@@mircos0ftword315 he takes either. Listen to there other podcasts
@@xbenxwilsonxhighlights7879 **their**
End of an era. Now Louie is teaching angels how to box squat. Rest In Peace
Dude perfect 😊
“I have no bicep on one arm… pretty good tear on the other” LOL
The fact this is louie's last podcast put out before he died is so fucking appropriate.
God bless Louie Simmons. May he rest in peace. On March 24th 2017, the legend Ivan Abadzhiev passed away. Today, March 24th 2022, the legend Louie Simmons has passed away.
Love seeing Louie so sharp and passionate even at, what is it 74 years old? Legend
Sharp as a knife right to the very end.
I would really appreciate a detailed podcast from you about conjugate programming 101 for absolute beginners, average dudes who start from scratch and never touched a barbell or a podcast about an introductory program prior conjugate to build gpp, muscle mass in the right areas and the overall capacity to start with conjugate. Thank you so much
agree 100%
I would like to see that too
Already out dude
Begginers are weak everywhere. Every muscle
There's an entire library of books, articles and seminars on their website that detail exactly what you're asking for
In 77 Joe Spack trained at the Flatbush YMCA in Brooklyn. The YMCA had a meet named the Brooklyn open,I completed there and so did Slack. Man Soack had a back as thick as steel cables . Unreal strength,and training was very seldom,maybe once a week. Heavy deadlifts with lots of rest
Louie is in Heaven helping Jesus with his Deadlift
Fuck I live for these videos.
Would love a full podcast for the bench press as well,love the free content 🤘💪
Thanks for the great content once again - happy to see you guys get more specific on topics
absolute legend
You were the best. I enjoyed your old powerlifting magazine articles. Your missed so much.
Lou says they do speed deadlifts 80-90%. How long has that been the case? Everything I've read is usually 50-75%. I know westside has always been an evolution, jjust curious when the speed work got heavier
Am also curious how this progressed. In another one of these podcast videos he discussed the increase in squat percentage (same numbers) and the switch to 5x5 that may have the answer I'll have to dig for it
@@drinkinouttacups2665 If you find it and remember, please do tag me brother. Be interested to hear the guys talk about the evolution on the podcast
@@gingernaut2550Louie always said to use 80, 85, 90% for dynamic effort with *25%* of the weight being band tension for lower body..
I know I'm nit pickin here but going back to look at a couple WSBB articals on the topic after reading your comment, this was sconsistent
Here are examples of basic DE lower and upper training waves:
Lower
Week 1 - 12 x 2 or 5 x 5 @75% (50% bar weight 25% band weight)
Week 2 - 10 x 2 or 5 x 5 @80% (55% bar weight 25% band weight)
Week 3 - 8 x 2 or 5 x 5 @85% (60% bar weight 25% band weight)
nit picking because the difference is only 5% lol I might have to go back and rewatch this vid to see where my confusion lies, maybe I just misheard the info in it@@justanormalguy1120
rip goat
Going to really miss these. 😢 one of a kind
I'm the man your looking for Mr Louie!!!
Imagine if that dude's good morning into a squat turned into a kang squat
Probably my favourite little wisdom in here is when Lou says "People say you know, Eddie did this or Dave did this, well you ain't Eddie Coan and you ain't Dave Hoff and you ain't Mike Bridges. It ain't going to work bud."
That's a great one
So much info here thanks Louie
If you are a raw lifter should you train your quads directly or focus on the posterior chain only ,neglecting the quads totally?
Posterior chain. Quads are useless in the squat.
Posterior chain focus with a lot of isolation exercises as they mention here. To train the quads for the function of the deadlift, Louie likes the deficit deadlift on speed day when needed. When box squatting make sure the box is low enough (10inches -12inches or so).
Think about your question, why would you want to neglect any muscle group? Focus on the posterior chain and do quad work.
Any muscle imbalances, invite injury. If you want to continue to progress, and get stronger you have to strengthen the muscles on both sides of a joint.
louie also mentioned Front squats for Quads. Loads of volume.
Rip
When all else fails, try doing it the way your coach told you the first time
I fucking wish I had the opportunity
700 lbs at 123. jesus.
thank you Good Sir
Love the content.
Awesome podcast as always! I've learned a lot from Louie!
Why specifically in the morning!?
Because the morning crew is 12 hours ahead of the night crew :)
What an ABSOLUTE incredible gold mine of valuable information.
I've seen Westside vs the World & the history is fascinating.
My gym has purchased a reverse hyper machine & I've started using it & look forward to training my lower back to help my lifts go up.
Thank you guys for doing this.
I appreciate everything so much.