Founded by Louie Simmons, Westside Barbell has created a cult-like following over the last few decades. As Westside turned out numerous multi-ply champions, Louie's brand grew and his methods became more and more appealing to new lifters as the 'legit' way to train for powerlifting.
I discuss the short comings of Westside Barbell's training methodologies, expose some of the un-truths about their training style, and explain why no beginner should be following a Westside split.