Westside Barbell | Traning for APF Nationals 1997

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  • Опубликовано: 26 мар 2020
  • Here we see him with many of his lifters before the APF nationals, that was considered the biggest or clos to biggest nationals in the USA at the time. So you can say what you want, but tha fact that he produces 22 lifters of like 30 that qualify for the nationols is huge! In this video you will see a lot of the old westside lifters traning and do accessory exercise.
    Westside Barbell is a world famous gym in the west side of Columbus. The trainer Louie Simmons has a unconventional training method called the Conjugate method. Be developed this method in the 80s based on russian training. In 1986 one of his lifters squted 1010 lbs / 458 kg, the heavyest squat ever!
    For more about Louie Simmons and Westside barbell see:
    www.westside-barbell.com/
    www.conjugatemethod.com/
    www.westsidevstheworld.com/
    This is footage from Video power magazine.

Комментарии • 101

  • @whatever_it_takes6691
    @whatever_it_takes6691 4 года назад +36

    I love how he's straight numbers, no bullshit.

  • @HDGuruGuy
    @HDGuruGuy 2 года назад +18

    I was today yrs old when I learned how to build up a strong squat. Holy fuck! The info in this video is priceless! RIP Coach Simmons!!

  • @DARK24-7
    @DARK24-7 4 года назад +39

    This is right about the time met Mr.Simmons for the first time.He was kind enough to let me train at his gym,my good friend Donnie D introduced me to Louie-he's a genius.I learned a ton in such a short time,and my numbers reflected this.Westside #1!!!

  • @coreyadair1861
    @coreyadair1861 4 года назад +97

    the real key to getting strong: Jean Shorts and White Power boots.

    • @TimC19
      @TimC19 3 года назад +2

      You paid attention! A+ lol

    • @russellmuscle7434
      @russellmuscle7434 3 года назад +1

      Imma go out and buy some

    • @eoomm9102
      @eoomm9102 2 года назад +1

      Nope their Chuck Taylor’s babyyy

  • @johndonovan5521
    @johndonovan5521 4 года назад +43

    Keep the old vids coming man!!!!!!

  • @AS-uy9gn
    @AS-uy9gn 4 года назад +22

    Ten minutes in to this video and I've seen so many exercises that I've never seen before and variations on those exercises that it makes me feel that I know nothing about lifting.

    • @tjcogger1974
      @tjcogger1974 3 года назад +7

      You don't need all these crazy variations unless you're throwing up elite numbers. Just stick to the basics

    • @juvedoo99
      @juvedoo99 3 года назад +1

      @@tjcogger1974 even many elite lifters don’t do all of these variations. West side is just so specific. But you’re right, the basics are more than enough.

    • @Lift2Perform
      @Lift2Perform Год назад

      In my opinion, you should be doing some of this accesory work. To optimize gains and minimize injury. Theres a good reason why KneesOverTheToes guy does the some of this exercise like the nordic, sled push, and goodmornings.

  • @brucemackenzie4952
    @brucemackenzie4952 2 месяца назад +1

    I love that we are talking pounds not kilos! I have seen enough Louie Westside videos and know most of the exercises. Box squat for years.

  • @gordlawson11
    @gordlawson11 4 года назад +1

    love the jean-short squats
    but all in, these vids are excellent. thanks for the upload.

  • @lynnbarker4791
    @lynnbarker4791 4 года назад

    Awesome again Josef!

  • @TheTerminator412
    @TheTerminator412 4 года назад +47

    There was an older guy I used to train with back in the day that ran into Louie at a later APF national meet. This was one after Louie was on the cover of the one magazine showing his tattoos. My buddy said to Louie “I’m sick of seeing you with your shirt off.” Louie replied in his nasal twang voice “Fuck you man”. 😂

    • @samuelclemons508
      @samuelclemons508 4 года назад +2

      TheTerminator412 Your buddy was either a 300lb monster with a 600lb bench ,...... or he had Big Balls !!!

    • @benmoore5539
      @benmoore5539 4 года назад +3

      anonymous Yeah? The “older” guy was a millennial?

    • @TheTerminator412
      @TheTerminator412 4 года назад +2

      Samuel Clemons lol he was actually a 220. He squatted and pulled around 7 and benched maybe mid 4s. He trained at the same gym and around Jamie Harris tho so he had sum backup. He mainly just didn’t care tho lol

  • @curtst.romain6053
    @curtst.romain6053 4 года назад +31

    I like seeing the deep squats on the box. Those have clearly been changed in recent years.

    • @jamiemcnamara3707
      @jamiemcnamara3707 4 года назад +7

      That's because gear is much more aggressive now and judging is more lax to say the least

    • @dominicphetu
      @dominicphetu 3 года назад

      Yeah I usually train on a 12” box but the guys are still strong there so must be doing something right

    • @JF-bv6vc
      @JF-bv6vc 2 года назад +1

      Keep in mind some of these guys were still using single ply suits which were not as aggressive as today’s versions or their multi ply counterparts for that matter.

    • @lenol0315
      @lenol0315 Год назад

      squatting to a box is bitch work

    • @GunnarStahl99
      @GunnarStahl99 3 месяца назад

      @@lenol0315your a muppet

  • @rishabh_sk_kashyap9693
    @rishabh_sk_kashyap9693 4 года назад

    Great video Josef.

  • @AlejandroSanchez-pl6jw
    @AlejandroSanchez-pl6jw 4 года назад +1

    Keep them coming boss

  • @SanjaySoekhoe
    @SanjaySoekhoe 4 года назад

    Great video Josef

  • @bradholliday7251
    @bradholliday7251 3 года назад +9

    This guy changed the game. A living legend. Only thing I don't think he had right was the rest periods. Everything else was new to the game.

  • @larrymcwilliamson2455
    @larrymcwilliamson2455 Год назад +1

    I could listen to Louie talk about lifting and brag on his team all day long.

  • @ryceryder85
    @ryceryder85 4 года назад

    Golden info!

  • @winanderson4143
    @winanderson4143 Год назад

    Now I know how the sled dragging I am doing now and like so much got to Louie.

  • @samuelclemons508
    @samuelclemons508 4 года назад +7

    I did a modified version of the Finnish Deadlift routine, It helped me immensely at the time. The full Finnish Stiff leg Block pull routine would cripple a Brahma bull , or most humans .... unless you're Veli Kumpuniemi or Jaska Parviainen .

    • @anshulwaghmare285
      @anshulwaghmare285 2 года назад

      Where can I find the real Finnish deadlift routine, can't seem to find it on yt and don't wanna naively go for some misinformation

    • @samuelclemons508
      @samuelclemons508 2 года назад

      @@anshulwaghmare285 Google the two men I mentioned and see where that leads you...

  • @calum0123
    @calum0123 Год назад +2

    Chuck did 525 pound seated good mornings!?? jeeeesus

  • @JohnHicksPicks
    @JohnHicksPicks 2 года назад +1

    Louie is just soooo smart

  • @SquatLife
    @SquatLife 4 года назад +6

    Funny that they were still using the crappy spring clips that came with every barbell set. On the other hand, look at the depth of the box squats. Great stuff.

  • @mach5jeep
    @mach5jeep 4 года назад +11

    I never even heard of a GHD until a few years ago and here they are using one back in 1997

    • @davidsuarez3003
      @davidsuarez3003 3 года назад

      Yeah not only are they using one in 1997 but by the looks of the wear on the pads and the paint they have been using it for several years before 1997.

    • @brandoncheek2597
      @brandoncheek2597 3 года назад +1

      Louie Invented it.

    • @davidsuarez3003
      @davidsuarez3003 3 года назад

      @@brandoncheek2597 Did he? I know he invented the reverse hyper but I didn’t know about the GH are you certain I’m not saying you’re wrong I just didn’t know..

    • @viklifts-zk8bl
      @viklifts-zk8bl 2 года назад

      @@davidsuarez3003 It's entirely possible the guy held a shit ton of patents

    • @comicbookguy2326
      @comicbookguy2326 2 месяца назад

      @@brandoncheek2597 he absolutely did not

  • @omarazami7377
    @omarazami7377 2 года назад

    I never thought mantarays could be used to mix up powerlifting training in an effective manner. Mind blown.

  • @fredrikfredrik1998
    @fredrikfredrik1998 4 года назад

    Fan va kul att du lagger upp gammalt guld. Ar det fran privata VHS du har rippat?

  • @ZAlbertto
    @ZAlbertto 4 года назад

    Finland mentioned, we'll meet at the town square - Well not today but after the lockdown is over ruclips.net/video/lq251GNR0SA/видео.html . Thanks for these videos. I wish there has been RUclips back when I was training hard and was also young. Now there is only hard training left. I followed Louie's advice back then and squat went from 190kg to 252.5kg (box squat to 33cm/12,99inch with basic squat suit and belt ) in 3 years (powerlifting as a hobby, no drugs, weight 100.1kg). All the best to Louie, keep safe!

  • @0whisper0
    @0whisper0 4 года назад +8

    4:58 torilla tavataan

  • @barryhudson12
    @barryhudson12 4 года назад

    The guy in jean shorts made me smile

  • @EvilSecondTwin
    @EvilSecondTwin 4 года назад +33

    How the hell do you have access to these old gems?

    • @SquatLife
      @SquatLife 4 года назад +1

      Not sure about these clips. but other ones came from Powerlifting Video Magazine.

    • @MeharBhogal
      @MeharBhogal 4 года назад +1

      Haha I remember you as well

  • @ChrisK0z
    @ChrisK0z 2 года назад +2

    imagine training around these fucking savages.. how could you have a bad workout? I don't think It's possible man lol

  • @lynnbarker4791
    @lynnbarker4791 4 года назад +2

    I believe the jean shorts of choice for training back then were snug Carhartt shorts

    • @mopar1465
      @mopar1465 4 года назад

      Mine were the traditional Levi's

  • @jonaslange306
    @jonaslange306 4 года назад +1

    Can anyone identify the guy with the Superman tattoo on the shoulder? I recognize him

    • @ZaneGeeting
      @ZaneGeeting 4 года назад +1

      John "Chester" Stafford

  • @samikeskinen8561
    @samikeskinen8561 4 года назад +2

    Finnish lumberjacks 💪

  • @LiftingwithGrandpaCharlie
    @LiftingwithGrandpaCharlie 6 месяцев назад

    Cant afford those big chains ao I rigged up 50lbs of plates suspended on dog chain.
    Got to bench fast out of hole

  • @sugapablo
    @sugapablo 2 года назад

    Who chose the music? LOL

  • @Sully1111
    @Sully1111 4 года назад +1

    Where are you getting these??

  • @sabnab6075
    @sabnab6075 4 года назад

    1986 was that Fred Hatfield. 1010lb Squat.

    • @Dr_Footbrake
      @Dr_Footbrake 2 года назад +1

      Probably referring to Matt Dimmel

  • @marcus11619
    @marcus11619 4 года назад +1

    This was taped with vhs.

    • @MaddTrapper-gn8qs
      @MaddTrapper-gn8qs Год назад

      Lmao Jesus Christ. Yep it was. Are you Nostradamus? I've heard about you

  • @Darin451
    @Darin451 13 дней назад

    I forgot how every single one of them was so f'n jacked

  • @HenchPig
    @HenchPig 4 года назад +2

    How do these guys squat so wide ? My hips start hurting.

    • @Roadto-zb4vu
      @Roadto-zb4vu 4 года назад

      Hips can be built in time, but if you plan to squat wide for the long term, you should probably invest in at least some kind of briefs.

  • @totallyraw1313
    @totallyraw1313 4 года назад +6

    Jesus Christ, Louie speaks too fast! lol

  • @joshferguson9703
    @joshferguson9703 Год назад

    I get that you wanna be strong in squat and bench but for some reason you never hear about westside talking about dead’s

    • @BuJammy
      @BuJammy 8 месяцев назад

      Deads were just something you did before you went out to eat.

  • @bigpizza5319
    @bigpizza5319 Год назад

    All these guys look like the guy that spotted CT Fletcher in that old video

  • @weinerman
    @weinerman 4 года назад

    Traning? What is this "traning?"

    • @RHphoto
      @RHphoto 3 года назад +3

      Reading comprehension means knowing what that means

    • @weinerman
      @weinerman 3 года назад

      @@RHphoto And being able to spell means you went to grade school instead of huffing paint fumes as a youth.

    • @RHphoto
      @RHphoto 3 года назад +5

      @@weinerman I doent no wat yuo meen..

    • @weinerman
      @weinerman 3 года назад

      What color aerosol paint do you get the biggest high from?

    • @RHphoto
      @RHphoto 3 года назад +3

      @@weinerman bloo

  • @kerpal321
    @kerpal321 4 года назад +2

    how come all these power lifting guys look like jason blaha

    • @MasoNowa
      @MasoNowa 2 года назад

      Because blaha was copying their look

    • @kerpal321
      @kerpal321 2 года назад

      I think they all just have sht aesthetics because they do 1-3 reps

  • @jasonnowakowski393
    @jasonnowakowski393 4 года назад +1

    This guy loves to brag don't he

    • @ZaneGeeting
      @ZaneGeeting 4 года назад +14

      When you've produced more world champions and world records than any other coach in the history of your sport..

  • @analogcrunch4716
    @analogcrunch4716 4 года назад +2

    LOL @ 0.40 that is not a squat these guys act like big tough guys and then cheat to fill their egos. Do a REAL butt to the ground squat...pathetic form.

    • @Jake-mj6mc
      @Jake-mj6mc 4 года назад +14

      Can’t tell if you’re making a joke or very confused lol.

    • @willbrewster976
      @willbrewster976 3 года назад

      Squat 1000 pounds all the way down ?

    • @MasoNowa
      @MasoNowa 2 года назад

      They did, they just had to raise the ground a little bit

    • @brandonmccomas6194
      @brandonmccomas6194 Год назад

      This has to be a joke XD

  • @faggianogeuiseppi5135
    @faggianogeuiseppi5135 Год назад

    Lol I can’t believe those squats count