I read my first article about Louie Simmons and Westside Barbell in the mid 80’s. As soon as I read it I knew Louie knew what he was talking about. He was presenting facts in training that were profound and effective. When I first heard of Louie I was working as a college strength coach and competing in drug tested competitions. Many of the lifters I competed against and the strength coaches I knew didn’t show any interest in Louie’s training principles because they said it wouldn’t work for them. I realize just the opposite, it was exactly want I needed as an athlete and a coach. I have continuously studied Louie’s training ideas and have used them for 25 years at every level of coaching from the high school, small college, major college, to the NFL. I have seen noth- ing but success from using Westside training methods. Personally I have watched my bench press go from a 341 meet best when I had just gotten out of college to my current personal record of 804 all done in drug tested meets and hasn’t been a big difference in body weight. I can truly say I would have never known there was any chance to lift that much if it wasn’t for Louie. Louie’s training methods are cutting edge and the whole iron world has benefited because of what Louie has taught us. I would highly recommend anyone who is interested in either developing their strength and power or wanting to help others then you must learn the Westside methods. I want to personally thank Louie for the difference you have made in my life and the lives of the athletes I have coached.

Bill Gillespie Master Strength Coach