From the creator of Westside Barbell comes the definitive manual on building world-class squats and deadlifts.
In
Westside Barbell Book of Squat and Deadlift
, Louie Simmons breaks down the complete Westside system for lower-body strength-showing you exactly how to apply the Conjugate Method to the squat and deadlift. You'll learn how Westside organizes training across the Dynamic Effort, Maximal Effort, and Repetition Methods, and how to rotate exercises to avoid accommodation and keep progress moving year-round.
Inside, Louie details:
How to use bands, chains, and weight releasers to apply accommodating resistance and develop explosive strength through the full range of motion.
Twenty plug-and-play Max Effort workouts, plus the "favorite" movements used by Westside lifters who squat 900-1,100+ lbs and deadlift 800+ lbs.
Dozens of max-effort variations for squats, deadlifts, and good mornings so you can attack every weak point.
Exact loading, percentage waves, and circa-max cycles Westside uses to peak for competition without stalling the deadlift.
Technical breakdowns of the power squat, box squat, and both sumo and conventional deadlift, with simple cues that fix common errors.
How to diagnose and eliminate weak links in the hips, hamstrings, trunk, and back using special exercises, sled work, and GPP.
Westside's approach to plyometrics, box jumps, and hypertrophy training for powerlifters and field athletes.
A full chapter on restoration and recovery so you can handle heavy training while staying healthy.
The manual finishes with real Westside squat and deadlift statistics across weight classes, showing exactly what this system has produced on the platform.
Whether you're a powerlifter, strength coach, or athlete who wants to build serious lower-body strength, this book gives you a step-by-step blueprint that's been tested under the heaviest weights in the world.