Iron Game Programming

BTWB Bench Press Capacity Program - Varied Not Random Programs Bench Press Capacity is a linear strength progression program from Beyond the Whiteboard, developed by CrossFit coaching legends Pat Sherwood and Adrian Bozman. The bench press is a foundational movement, so this program is...

BTWB Deadlift Capacity Program - Varied Not Random Programs The “Varied Not Random” Deadlift Capacity program from BTWB is a linear progression program designed to help athletes increase their Deadlift 5 Rep Max. This movement is unrivaled in its ability to strengthen the posterior...

BTWB Clean 1RM Program - Varied Not Random Programs The “Varied Not Random” Clean 1RM program from BTWB delivers 18 expertly-crafted training sessions to help athletes develop greater strength, power, and speed on each of the Clean’s three pulls. Curated by the VNR coaching...

BTWB Back Squat Capacity Program - Varied Not Random Programs The “Varied Not Random” Back Squat Capacity program from BTWB is a linear progression program designed to help athletes increase their Back Squat 5 Rep Max. This movement builds the foundation for the power...

Thrower’s Guide to Strength Training (available here only as a digital eBook) applies many of the longstanding pillars of Westside’s methodology specifically to the world of competitive throwing, i.e., shot put, discus, hammer, and javelin.

Thundrcutz 9 Weeks to Get Shredded

The Sleigh Ride Challenge

This is a digital eBook-only version of The Rule of Three: Preparing Boys and Girls for Athletic Success. This helpful guide for coaches and parents was published by Westside Barbell and written by Westside’s legendary founder Louie Simmons.

The Sweeper Complex Challenge

Rogue Challenge - The Pump-N-Row

The Pump-N-Run Challenge

The Hanging Tough Challenge

This is a digital eBook-only version of The Iron Samurai: The True Story of Westside Barbell, a 2020 memoir written by the “Iron Samurai” himself, Westside founder Louie Simmons (1947-2022).

The Farmers Walk Challenge

The Echo Time Trial Challenge

The Enduro 2.0 Challenge

The Big 3 Power Output Challenge

Mayhem Athlete’s Summer Shred programming is designed for anyone looking to get as shredded as possible in a small window. The 4-week program, available here as a digital eBook, features 6 days of workouts and 1 rest day.

With detailed training tips, analysis, and illustrations, the Strength Manual for Running can help any dedicated coach, trainer, or athlete unlock new avenues toward reaching their goals.

Along with being one of the most accomplished powerlifters of all time, Westside’s late founder Louie Simmons (1947-2022) was perhaps even better known for his vast knowledge and innovative, scientific approach to strength training.