The 66-Year-Old Legend Who Trains The Strongest Humans In World: Louie Simmons/Westside Documentary
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- Опубликовано: 6 июн 2015
- In a world where just about anyone can call themselves a “trainer,” Louie Simmons reigns as the “Godfather” of strength training. As a world-class powerlifter, Louie made a name for himself breaking numerous records and innovating strength through his Eastern-bloc training methodology. His “invite-only” gym in Columbus, Ohio (Westside Barbell) has has become the mecca for elite athletes looking to become the best in the world. But behind this 1,200 square-foot room where elite athletes undergo extraordinary physical transformations lies extreme training and non-stop action with Louie Simmons guiding them through it all.
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In our latest story, "State of Strength," we went to Westside Barbell and spent a morning with Louie and his guys training.
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RIP to one of the greatest strength coaches of all time
Probably the most influential figure in western strength training. Legend.
The greatest in my apian
This man has been seeing 1000 lb squats on a daily basis since he was 17. His idea of strength is beyond human. He gave his life to this sport. Much respect.
The 1000 lb squat wasn’t even done when he was 17. Powerlifting wasn’t even a thing
yes not human lol. drugging yourself to have 5x the normal testosterone in a normal human doesnt count as human
The guys he trains are very strong, but unfortunately there has yet to be one squat that hits depth come out of that gym
@@davidalvarez5402 Sadly, I must agree. Most equipped squats are bs. I have probably watched about 5 who hit parallel.
@@moodfm5673 give people 10x the normal test they still wouldn’t move that weight .
Those last few words bring sadness to my heart, RIP Louie and my best wishes to The WSBB team and family.
Cant believe we lost another legend. RIP to Louie… he had some really useful methods and info for training.
RIP Louie undoubtedly a powerlifting legend.
I met Louie during a coach seminar in 2011. In media he came off as very cold, but in real life was an absolute gentleman, very polite, very friendly. RIP Big Lou
To that young man who just squatted his all time record 1085, it's one of his greatest days, to Louie, it's just another day.
I just learned about you and your gym a few weeks ago. And here I am wishing you a good journey on the other side now. Wish I got to meet you. I know you will be sorely missed by many. Rip big man.
RIP Louie! Thank you for all the knowledge you shared with us. You will be missed.
The greatest strength coach and the greatest gym passed away last week.
It really is a sad time in human history.
RIP Louie
all this hate from ordinary people with ordinary results
Society was positive when I was a kid in the early 1960's.
All the more reason to ignore the losers and achieve for yourself.
If you must stand alone to achieve your goals, then stand alone proudly.
This man is building his legend perfectly, and he knows it. 100% respect to that man. Not only to just being able to train that hard personally, but him also being able to teach others. Hardly anyone can be a legend in a sport AND be a legendary trainer after the sport, but this guys does it with ease and brags about it with modesty. 💯 real as fuck.
Watching this after news of his passing, RIP Louie and I guess RIP to Westside too, you will be missed
RIP Louie. One of the best
'I want to be the strongest in the world and there's no where else to go to achieve it than here'......What about the current strongest man and all the other ones who were the strongest man that didn't train there.
they might be stronger had they trained with louie....
Charles Thorpe Maybe. Doubt it though. There's a lot of other really strong and motivating trainers/coaches out there. I doubt anybody could push Eric Lillibridge harder than his own dad does every day. That's just one example.
+Josh Carter i agree. brian shaw, ed hall, lilliebridge, etc. louie in my opinion is still the worlds greatest strength coach/athlete.
I'm pretty sure these mysterious characters you are mentioning all you Louie's methods in some way or fashion
Tyus Murray Mysterious characters? Literally any strongman from a different country has never trained with him. Brian Shaw is the strongest American and doesn't even train here. And yea, in some ways they do what he does because he centers his routines around building strength.
I'm personally into bodybuilding but I have a great respect for strength training these guys put there body to the limit and work very hard
Yes they're weird,eccentric but they have dedicated their lives to lifting the heaviest weights.
Hats off to them!
Love seeing all these powerlifters in the comments who also broke world records
But we have that in common with all of em they didnt break any world records
emil hansson Louie Simmons has broken world record as well as Dave hoff, Luke Edwards, and many other people in this video
@@pyro6411 The world records of half squats, with every form of gear imaginable ...
@@jotr.9786 cope lol
@@hboig8676 The simple fact that some people call a half squat a squat tells me everything I need to know about what kind of people they are ...
Louie is special because he not only knows how to get strong but also how to rehab lower back disc herniations. In the mid 1980's he hurt his back so bad he needed crutches to walk. Look at him today, still dead lifting and squatting. His philosophy and technique regarding lower back rehabilitation and the reverse hyper machine is revolutionary. It has helped many people far beyond just weight lifters.
Gotta love Louie Simmons, always keepin it real.
AlphaDestiny One of the realist
+Grit Media they aren't the strongest trust me. They're fat idiots who do the same movement over and over again.
+Nicolas Wrong How come they have so many world records then ?
+Jim Lahey , steroids.
+AlphaDestiny , steroids, loser.
Louie's finals word made me feel kinda sad, but he might just be right - Westside is what it is because of Lou's mentality and philosophies. The sport of powerlifting owes a hell-of-a-lot of respect and thanks to Louie and the other legends of WSB.
Sad as it is, I'll have to agree. Many of his disciples will likely carry on the philosophy but there's no one person who could take over that club.
Dave Tate maybe
Jake West Every real master should be able to train bis desciples to exceed his own potential . its pure hybris to think he is the one and only
MsKoffeinjunky I totally agree. He should want to pass the baton but to each his own. Most likley somebody will take over the gym anyways or relocate it nearby.
Louie really loves himself
So? Just because you're inadequate doesn't mean you have to drag anyone else down.
merces47letifer deep stuff
I wouldn't say inadequate - just another irrelevant negative commenter (they're a dime a dozen)
skyd171 Is there such thing as a relevant commenter?
Sidney Dean everybody should love themself. your mommy didn't hug you enough did she?
Louie for sure is a motivator, trainer who provides the gym environment for World Class Powerlifting for geared and un-tested lifters who need certain PL Feds to compete in; but doesn't represent all PLs and Feds in fact with the major surge of Raw lifting, geared lifting (drug tested or not) is dying and the fans are dwindling faster. I recall going to meets in the USAPL where you would have people wearing Westside t-shirts, training in that mode, etc. but in the last 7-8 years I cannot even say I recall seeing one Westside t-shirt or even anyone bringing up Westside anymore.
There will never ever be another Louie Simmons. That's for damn sure.
Humility is definitely one of Louie's "strengths", said no one, ever!
Louie Simmons is another type of guy. Love him or hate him you won't find many guys like him around.
I wonder why they filmed the squats so close? Probably because they squat higher than snoop dogg on on April, 20th
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Ron Rico you are 100% correct, if they ever competed in a legitimate competition and hit a deep squat they would all bomb
Box squats
Hahaha that's the best comment I have read today
They all do box squats dudes let’s chill out here with the criticisms
I’ve known about Louie Simmons and West side barbell since I was a kid. I’d love to workout there. I’ll probably learn more in a week than I had in 20+ years of weight training. For him to be older and still putting up crazy numbers is an inspiration to me
i love it when the background music is twice as loud as the voices, makes it so you cant hear anything. Awesome!!
Would love to see more on meet prep with lou and the guys
Michael Boice Appreciate the feedback! Thanks for watching
The guy who revolutionized training in powerlifting and simultaneously destroyed the sport at the same time by popularizing having guys wear so supportive gear that it ends up doing up to 40% of the max effort. ...not to mention the start of awful judging and passing any lift regardless of hitting parallel on the squat, proper pause or locking out the bench. Bittersweet if you ask me.
Antarctic Vortex not to mention, a lot his training modalities are destroying guys and their bodies, not least of which is Louie himself. The guy can barely move.
And there it is, the stupidest shit ill read all day.
Finds more background on the subject from one comment then 3 videos, I had no idea there was even controversy surrounding this dude, but if what you say is true, in my opinion he did kind of ruin the sport then
Many years ago, the first time I saw lifters competing with all the gear, I was like wtf is that. If you want to use gear for training, sure. For records? Just no, it's a beech slap to all those that led the way for us. Sad, cheap, lifts
Antarctic Vortex Dont forget all the AAS.None of his tactics apply to natural raw lifters.
Always cool to see ppl who truly devote their life to a craft. Even if ur not into what they do, u gotta respect the hard work and extreme dedication. He's truly put blood, sweat, and tears into what he does. The dude has been injured so many times, it's crazy he can even walk. I'm no power lifter, but I find inspiration in ppl like him.
I love this video!
“Ordinary people get ordinary results”👍🏼
so badass and inspirational. good for you man!
All the right people all in the right place same desires same goals pushing each other pushing results the definition of excellence!
As an Ohioan, just south of Columbus...I found this informative. I run hills in the woods, throw logs, rocks and kettlebells. I don't belong with these cats, but I respect em. It's hard getting through Ohio winters, the sun comes hard in the summer too. Makes hard people. I'm originally from South Texas. Can't be soft there either. 20 years in Ohio now. Beautiful place
I admire his attitude that he never stop learning but let's hope that before he dies that will be another just like him so his legacy and the gym will continue.
They look like they are all about to die of heart attacks...
and all they do is discuss powerlifting---24-7.
as would you i imagine if you lifted more than a coffee cup xx don't be so snide and asinine: different strokes for different folks
gtrmaster2000 but they haven’t
+JoshMetal be interesting to know what their life expectancy is
Everyone chooses to live the way they want to. I believe they are completely aware of the sideffects of what they're doing.
All these keyboards warrior 😂
Ikr
I was actually about to comment that jeeez so true
Sar Sar It’s easy to talk shit about powerlifters and bodybuilders. None of them can fight and will get the fuck beat out of them if they ever stepped into a boxing ring or octagon. None of that muscle is optimal except for what they do in the gym.
The Truth how do you know they can’t fight ?
Alejandro Sanchez Google it.
66 and still lifting heavy, now that is just amazing and I did not even know it was possible.
Age ain't nothing but a number baby! As an aging guy, and a walking mid-life crisis, I find Louie's lifts to be inspiring.
I always remember seeing Louie talk about steroids in Bigger, Stronger, Faster and he says "I have a philosophy like many others...when you go to war you go to kill, you do not go to get killed"
+Cameron Hawes and what did it mean exactly?
+Mothertrucker Jones It means there are no rules, you do whatever it takes
Alec Ward Roided up fat fucks
WORK P - yeah but in a bar fight the average human is typically fucked when outsized and out powered by a man the size of a planet. Real fights don’t last very long. Nor do they take place in cushy polygon ring with weight limits drug testing etc
JAKE SKYWALKER for some reason no one understands this. Surprise speed violence of action wins fights. If you’re bigger than them that’s a plus. Everyone seems to think they get a heads up and time to stretch/prepare. It’s usually a few quick blows then someone tackles someone. Just be strong as fuck and mean as fuck
Rest in peace Louie❤️
There has to be someone, good enough with the right attitude that will not let West Side Barbell die.
The only thing about louie is he only pushes you farther. It’s a negative and positive thing, it’s absolutely insane and I love it
I respect everyone of these guys. The training they endure for the results they want must be hard on their bodies.
"the Ohio legend you've never heard of" uh.... he's probably the most famous powerlifting trainer in the world
Right? Nice little more expensive but basically every caption made no sense.
*nice little piece. Damn autocorrect
yea but powerlifting is a fringe sport, unless you're in it or watch videos about it you wouldn't have heard of him. your average experienced gym goer probably hasn't.
I think you're forgetting about Rick Hussey
@@ryzo7324 but why would i have heard of him his boys have got no records
would love to get advice from them to improve my squat and bench form. their passion for lifting says it all....much respect. if I'm ever in Ohio would love to see this place.
most amazing man i have ever seen..so sad he would not leave the gym to continue ,,respect
This old man is a legend, he can lift 3 times his own body weight, he's like as strong as a human ant 💪🏼🐜
everyone trains there because he got the 'formula' haha
Rudy D I think it's call nardalone
You guys make some of my favorite documentaries!
Great Video! Great Gym! No One Has Done More For Powerlifting Than Louie Simmons!
too bad they dont compete raw. who cares about geared powerlifting anymore..
They won't place in ipf. Reason why they don't compete raw.
yup....Ray Williams went over a 1000 pounds in the squat raw, ipf standards,,,can even one Louie disciple go over 650 deep? I'm serious. btw..w/o a box. not happening..Louie is a thing of the past, he had a good run but the glory days are done for him and crew.
ive never understood why geared lifting exists.. why not just use a forklift
Very few people care about geared lifting, all it is a bunch of weak fat dudes wanting to try and put up numbers that look impressive
Travis Phillips they cant even get off the bench on their own sometimes its so funny xD
There is no way that first squat was low enough
Think they're box squats so he couldn't go lower, but yeah.
Raza Ice you probably can’t even un rack that weight 🤷🏻♂️
Raza they were doing box squats and they use different height boxes. The biggest thing about the WestSide method is to never do the same lift twice in a row.......you can vary the height of the box just like you vary the number of boards you use on
the bench press. You can get really strong pressing off of say 3 boards in the bench press, for example say 400 lbs, and as your strength grows you are able to do it from 2, then 1 then with out a board. It is really about training all the different motions and depths of a lift. I am sure he can squat to depth but with a slightly lower weight. Those guys are not about coming in and "ego lifting" every work out.......as in the actual competition lifts......they are about improving their competition lifts with these type of lifts and accessory work.
Back in 2004 I used some of their methods in my lifting but I am raw and drug free, but still, training my lifts in the different ranges and also using chains and bands helped me tremendously. I got up to a competition (paused) bench of 540 lbs, but I weighed 295 lbs so really nowhere near what the roided and the geared guys can do. Still, I was not willing to roid for health
concerns and personally, I am not a fan of lifting with gear like bench shirts, super suits, etc. I respect the geared lifters, but I
am and have always been a RAW lifter.
@@gregallen9065 great comment. I started training with resistance bands like they do at westside because of louie simmons, and the results have been incredible.
Been a long time since i've been to the gym,but met and had the honor of speaqking w/Mr.Simmons several times during the 90's and early 2000's.
So Louie, you are not allowed to die got it! Stay alive stay healthy the world needs you.
Louie's a legend, but I find this title misleading. Is like saying a guy squatted 1.200 lbs, but it's done in multiply (most people will think it was done RAW if you don't specify).
The 66-Year-Old Legend Who Trains The Strongest Non-tested Multiply Powerlifters In The World, that is a more honest title.
Richie Whitehead Indeed, you nailed it.
Thats the thing about westside though... their guys are the most dominant in the field they choose to compete...its not like they all tried raw and didnt make the cut, theyre just not interested in it...the few raw guys like Burley Hawk are already knocking on the door of all time world records. did he use as many bands, chains or boxes as the multi guys? who knows, thats not what westside is about, theres no one cookie cutter program its doing what it takes to be the best. in a way all the lilliebridges, rubbishes and other great nonwestside lifters are still following the westside mentality...accept no less than no. 1. (also i will say that on deadlifts alone i can think of no other program with such results. single great lifters have programs that work for them and all the best of the best pullers have designed their own programs that work for them, but no other lifting team has had such success AS A GROUP meaning like 20 guys at that gym pull over 800. my state, RI, has one retired 800lb deadlifter lol)
no i agree with you... plus when im not competing in strongman i do multiply powerliftinging so straps and a suit with the straps down do not diminish halsl deadlift whatsoever for me. i just think that no one training program has produced the best results for such a large group of people. Hall, Lilliebridge, Coen, Konstantinov, Bolton, Benni, they all are at least as strong as westside guys if not stronger, but the program theyve developed works just for them, its individualized which is what i think all the best athletes wind up doing. However Hall, Bolton, and Benni's programs i dont think have been proven as effective for athletes other than themseves (ie they have not produced a gym full of 900-1000lb deadlifters)... still i agree, the "by the book" westside method (de lower and upper and me lower and upper, lots of weird exercise variations) actually does not work optimally for my self, as a natual lifter my body cant handle 2 lower workouts per week, also i need more practice in the actual lifts, i cant expect to just box squat and board press and have good meet results... still those are my weak points (precise form etc), and all westside is is bringing up weak points. in that regard most of the best lifters atleast train with that mindset even if they arnt "westside" per se
+Felipe Bonatti People who are not in to powerlifting dont know what the hell multiply means. That's kind of the problem of bringing new people in to the sport too when it becomes complicated with all the gear and so on. But to be fair, it was still 1200 lbs resting on his back, multiply or not that is fucking insane.
+ytrewq089 Sheiko Programs comes to my mind as another system that has produced many WRs and so does the RTS from Mike Tuchscherer, when talking about producing world class lifters. I even think Sheiko has better results than WSB and LS and he is now the trainer from Kirill Sarychev (new All-time WR RAW Bencher). Sheiko's results: sheiko-program.ru/sheiko-students-2/sheikos-champions/medal-tally-of-sheikos-athletes And from what I see, IPF (raw and single-ply) circuit is WAY more competitive than the Multiply federations. Just food for thought, but I agree that it's a really good system for Multiply guys, but it isn't the best and biggest system producing WRs IMHO. I would say Sheiko has best results than LS in a more competitive federation.
roids, multiply and high squats (even in meet). Not my cup of tea, but damm, the passion and love that goes into this sport. i highly respect louie, a living legend in my opinion.
Vanilla Cookies of all the inane comments on this video yours is the most accurate. I lift with geared guys a lot. They are the most passionate dedicated teamwork oriented guys I’ve ever met. But yeah not for me either.
Thanks for this! Long live Louie!
legend and inspiration for sure.
the system isn't exactly a big secret which is good for anyone looking to improve on the existing system and his methods.
So is the club done now?
Lol louie is such a savage. Guy practices what he preaches and silences the haters. 140 world records in one gym doesnt just happen
+Buck Wheat dont be ignorant dude. Travis mash never took steroids and that guy was a world record holder in powerlifting and was a great raw lifter and olympic lifter as well. Not all westsiders use drugs and a lot compete raw. Regardless, drugs or not It doesnt mean they aren't the best at what they do.
Kassab Performance Training , dirty gym with roid heads. OSU won't touch that dump and cheating pretenders, dumbass.
1. Multiply, which is most likely the reason behind the record accumulation, is a very small pond, in which Westside is a huge part of. Hell, it wouldn't surprise me if Westside "athletes" made/makes up more than a majority of it. Saying that the rest of the world basically doesn't give a shit about it is an understatement.
2. The feds and meets most of the athletes compete it in are complete jokes. It's not hard to get records when the judges gives out white lights like club sluts give out sad handjobs.
+Yngve Tundrali say what you want dude. They don't give a fuck about your opinion and neither do I.
Phenomenal video my only critique would be him saying the club would die when he dies I think that's why it's so important to instill those values that he has into his guys there so that it doesn't die because other people can make what you built even greater whether you believe that or not I think this is an amazing story and that's an amazing man and that's an amazing group of gentlemen doing the damn thing
This man seems so real an down to earth
that old guy used steroids for more than 30 years,he still alive is a miracle
Toni garcia romero Depends on what you use.
so what can i teke to get hugge and dont mess my liver kidness...?im curious,i want that too jajajaa
Toni garcia romero
Steroids as in Testosterone is very beneficial to the man.
Nowadays since childhood, we have been taking baby formula that causes hormones to be altered at such a young age. We eat plenty of meats with Growth Hormones and drink milk from the cow who is being put on all kinds of chemicals to rapidly produce milk. We are all raised and born to be low testosterone Men.
Low testosterone causes men to be very depressed easily, Fragile from the bones, Have a hunch over his back, Not think properly and depend on others like Family and Friends to give them something.
High Testosterone can be achieved natrually but it takes Years of good effort. Eat proper healthy meals such as Fish, Steak, Pork, Chicken and Fruits and Veggies. Natrual foods to live a Natrual life. Some people are born with higher testosterone while others aren't. Thats why you hear the words and exuses of Genetics all the time. Everyone and anyone can be Big and Ripped but not like the magazines.
Toni garcia romero 250mg any test variant with some dbol for 12 weeks=gainz
Freedom Fighter did you eat paint chips or something
1. Multiply canvas suits are helping these men lift this weight. These suits are so strong that on a squat you won't be able to sit down unless you have at least 100kg on the bar.
2. The judging for these multiply competitions is shady at best, every movement is altered to shorten the range of motion to ridiculously low ranges while simultaneously using techniques to get as much support from the canvas suits as possible.
3. These men are on a sick of amount of drugs
4. Louie didn't invent the conjugate method
5. Louie is a fat meathead who just name and number drops as a form of communication
L L it takes waaaay more than 100kg to squat
Judging by using the bench shirt , can’t even touch the chest unless it’s 315 (nearly 145kg)
Nick P a guy at my school could only squat 365. But with a suit he squat 505
RIP!!! I hope your gym keeps going!!
6:08 damn that’s metal, RIP Louie.
Know the song name?
Once this club dies, Westside barbell will die. But I'm not planning on dying yet:( RIP man
What would these boys do if someone from world strongman competition strolled in at showed them all up????
It could never happen?? How you know that?
I asked what if it did happen?
shit, were those girls the interviewers? They look great. Also this was a good video, well edited, long enough, but short enough that it didn't drag on.
Louie will live forever!
If one is born male at least once in his life he will dream of being the strongest in the world - baki hanma
Place is clearly a beacon of health and functional fitness.
functional fitness is stupid
I bet you bench 115 lbs for 3 sets of 5 because you don’t want to hurt your shoulders. Don’t forget the brisk walk around the park when sunday comes around. Dare I forget yoga? You’re a pussy.
Good video,perfect length! got it done in 6 and half minutes....
louie you will never die! pr attempts all over the world will keep you alive
"when I die the club will die. No one can run the club like I did" :(
more like... the world's strongest human ego
Pablo Silante Every elite ATHLETE, or elite industry titan, or elite musician, or elite chef, or elite anything have this arrogance. You won't achieve these levels of success or greatness without arrogance.
Pablo Silante The weak and humble are at the bottom for a reason, while the arrogant and ambitious are at the top and viewed as gods
King Jacula The fuck are you talking about? Cain literally says he thinks he is Hadrian reincarnated. The fuck are you on about, he is not humble
Hi, i'm GOD weak and humble are on top of the chain . what the fuck you talking about ?
Please elaborate on your claim you door knob. Name one weak and or humble person who was either a Titan of industry, All time elite athlete, Legendary musician, or any other successful position.
Louie you will allways will be indeded in ourvhearts all the weight lifters outbthere.... well if they only new... ur method and ur purserverance. Keep striving...Goodluck down the road....KEEP IT UP.
SMASHION IRON.
Damm that's some heavy lifting at at a gym right there nuff respect from the UK 2019 🙏 keep up the great work Louie 👍
They may be strong as all get up, but they, sadly, don't look that healthy.
Looks has nothing to do with it, marathon runners dont look healthy either.
Straya Mate A point well made :)
They aren't training to be healthy, reaching this level of strength isn't done for health reasons, it's dangerous.
sounds self destructive if that's your train of thought. Why knowingly do something that is shortening your life and shortening your time your able to compete in your chosen sport, that's just not smart.
@Ivan Dominguez that's rediculous. If you love something, you want it for as long as possible and want to give it your best everyday. Not give it so much it kills you. And I am a strength coach, I have met Louie, and highly respect him as a professional powerlifter, and not going to get into my feelings except to say, that his statement as to "when I die the club dies too because noone is capable like me or has my mindset" is sad. All those athletes hes "trained" and not one of then he feels confident in their mindset or ability enough to let them carry on his legacy, methods, and mindset to future generations of powerlifters? Sounds like something's off about that, and a waste. And why has noone "got his mindset or capabilities"? Didn't he train them? Or did he just handpick "the best", in his opinion, and give them a key to his gym. Many world records come from people that have never set foot in westside barbell. Teaching someone to lift is different then coaching someone to lift, and if you teach them they should do it the way they were taught and therefore be able to teach or at least demonstrate it to others the same way and convey the mindset behind it. Lifting has many good techniques, some of which are in use is gyms everywhere like Westside, but proper technique is subjective as to which is right for each lifter based on many factors. Body type, body structure, individual leverages based on structure, past Injuries, recovery protocols, DIET, sleep, hydration, etc. If a coach, trainer, or teacher to say's, "my way is the best and only way, and I'm the only one that can teach it or gets it" my opinion is that is dangerous and I would again ask them "why is that?"
Dave Tate would do a good job of taking the reins.
Clanging and banging blood sweat and tears will love the train in this gym
"When I die Westside Barbell will die." That hits different now. R.I.P.
Gotta do a longer video on this!
Bryan Williams I guess you liked it...?!? What else would you want us to cover w Westside and Louie? We also got other videos from the shoot
Grit Media A movie about his life, about his aspirations, about the industry, about the fact that he never train the OH football team, etc.
More info on how they trained to get that strong!
a different faction of the strength community.. but all records go through Zavicus, Shaw, Hall..Thor.I like how Lou hasnt lost that resolve he has always had..its damn hard going heavy into your 50s and 60s...respect.
I like the bench squat and the "my back is a bridge" bench.
no doubt, definitely a dream come true, just to be around and see some of the strongest people in the world!!!!
Living legend
Bobby E Yesssir
+Bobby E , living the lie and total douchebag junkie.
+Buck Wheat what lie?
Buck Wheat
What lie? Are you referring to steroids?
Bobby E
Yea in his own mind. 1/4 squatting 1000 pound with suit in grandma's garage and setting world records while his senior friends are the judges LOL
All u guys on here bashing Louie probably can't bench 315 or pull 500 raw or not who cares dude knows his shit...and powerlifters don't look like bodybuilders or fitness models...great video but I want more
Donnie Johnson who the fuck would bash Louie??? Wtf dude is a LEGEND . PERIOD.
NEVER_AGAIN their training to lift not to fight, btw everyone says that but never seen nobody talk shit to em in person
There is so much more to life than just lifting. I've found that out, and in some ways the HARD way.
RIP to a legend man, hopefully Westside will carry on man
they said the guy in blue squats 1000+ pounds but you see him struggle to squat 6 plates
something doesn't add up
He has a shitload of added weight from the bands :)
Marko Savvas He has bands on m8.
Oh i didnt see any bands thanks bro
I was with it till the end. You can tell this guy has bought into his own hype, and he ensures that only the people who help feed that are allowed around. That's why it's invite only, this guy doesn't want anyone there that he can't control. Westside will die with me, well that's sad to be honest with you Louie.
Nobody cares what you think bro lol
Sounds like sour grapes 🤷♂️
@@hectochango5831 Random mf in the comments talking about the greatest strength coach on earth like his opinion means anything... Dude definitely does not even lift
@@krispychickun8591 probably benches 135 incline and does the "invisible lat" walk 🤣🤷♂️
That is a great story.
Thank you Louie.
They are out of breath sitting down eating breakfast 😂
Do you know the said principle ? Specific adaptation imposed demands. Google soccer players gym training and look at how they “weight train “
box squats
bench shirts
ok
I read about these guys years ago from 43 now why I really hope he changes his mind and doesn't close the place down when he goes man that would be really selfish not to leave his legacy continuing there's other people out there with compassion he just needs the father one of them.
when he said he has the formula i almost died, yeh i bet he has the formula lol