Louie Simmons Wants Me In A Deadlift Suit?! | Westside Barbell

The hybrid crew and I had the pleasure of training in the legendary Westside Barbell and got to pick Louie Simmons brain. Will I get in a suit one day?
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[@StefiCohen]

What do you guys think I can squat and deadlift in a suit? Taking bets.

[@DanA-yb5uu]

Stefi Cohen single ply suit: Squat-550+ easy Pull-IDK but something crazy for your size

[@makoarios5250]

I think your bench and squat will go up right away, your sticking point on the dead, since it's on the floor, it's hard to tell, it certainly helps by 5-10 lbs at minimum just from pressure. I want to see you in like 3 months.. You are going to crush records.

[@Thebuttsinferno]

Your raw numbers would take a hit. But I’d say that’s contingent on if you were really trying to master the suit or not. Before mastering there isn’t much carry over. But after it I’d say over 100lbs in a squat suit and 50+ in a dL suit.

[@Luisperez-lz6ym]

In my personal experience I got deadlift suit 50lb carryover. In squat suit 150 lbs with knee wraps .bench shirt 130 lb all single ply my best lifts: Squat raw 380 suit 530 Bench raw 315 shirt 445 Deadlift 450 raw suit 510

[@hongiteporopeke9150]

600+ squat 550+ deadlift

[@jkhyiug]

You know you're strong when Louie Simmons goes "Holy Shit" when he hears your PRs

[@stevethea5250]

Time

[@NittoNba44]

@@stevethea5250 5:43

[@everestl5426]

I swear louie fell in love when he heard that deadlift

[@SkizzyBryan]

Everest L lol

[@tosgem]

Interaction starts at 5:44

[@dennishall6832]

He fell in love when he heard world record lol

[@stevethea5250]

@@tosgem get someone to look at you like Louie 8:56 🤩🤣

[@stevethea5250]

@@dennishall6832 14:14

[@JlKaz1]

I love how Louie didn't give a fuck who u were til he heard your numbers lol what a legend

[@ArrowLockdown]

lmao

[@LukeMcMurray]

"We use the smallest weights (accessory movements) to make the bigger weights (the big 3 movements) go up, not the other way around because that's how people get hurt". Wisdom

[@HaIsKuL]

How exactly do you do that?

[@moodfm5673]

"its not against the rules to take drugs, its against the rules to get caught taking drugs" :)

[@brianfox340]

​@@HaIsKuLfix your weak points with accessories and the main lifts get better. If you have underdeveloped glutes, then reading glutes will help more than pushing harder on the big three, where your body will compensate with other muscles. Basically fix your weaknesses.

[@hippie_4762]

@@HaIsKuLYou identify your sticking points and accessorize to improve them.

[@josefryan5445]

Louie is so knowledgeable, and it’s crazy how he didn’t know about Stefi’s records, but he’s probably not on social media like the rest of us, he’s just in that gym and all that matters to him is what you do in there. Proving yourself, must be a humbling experience.

[@GabrielMartinsFitness]

He doesn't even have a computer

[@josefryan5445]

Gabriel Martins there you go

[@josephdrollette8573]

Yeah hes old school. He cares about him and his boys in that gym. As long as they get stronger i think thats all he needs to know.

[@mountdoomee]

Louie is a genius. I could listen to his stuff all day

[@Ynotnow9900]

If you didn't come to his gym, he doesn't know you

[@daceclumfitness]

The guys at Westside are damn good people. A few years ago when I was a teenager barely squatting 4 plates they would still take my calls and questions. At times I wasn’t able to afford physical therapy and would call them for rehab advice. They saved my ass a bunch of times. Louie and his gym are a national treasure. I owe them a lot for sure💯.

[@Smackbox]

@@jackstarr6160 Could be you're not juicing.

[@nickw6734]

@@jackstarr6160 Don't hop on a bunch of gear at the age of 40. 405lb squat is very achievable. Make it a long term goal if you need to. I went from 410x1 to 405x10 in a year.

[@AsianNIGMA]

Dace Clum teen barely squatting 405? Ummmmmm that’s not exactly bad....

[@AntoLeNice]

@@AsianNIGMA It's called humblebragging..

[@theshop1672]

Yea, lou gave me some great help a couple years ago. I'm in north carolina and I emailed him just randomly describing my bench issues and shoulder pain. He gave me one exercise to do. Best advice ever. Standing overhead press, not seated, has to be standing. And my bench stays consistently increasing and rep numbers stay high also. Didn't take but a few weeks for the noticable differences to be obvious. And he figured out I didn't do that one exercise just from my list of issues. He is a smart old bastard.

[@kreshnikvllasa6401]

When you tell Louie Simmons your numbers and he responds with “holy shit,” you know you’ve made it.

[@e.fyhren2932]

Welp, seems like Vice didn't really capture what this gym actually is.

[@PlutoTheGod]

EF Echo that's her people not westsides

[@user-yq5ky9ub2b]

Just like usual

[@donaldlamendola1392]

I was thinking the same. This guy i clearly extremely educated when it comes to the mechanics of the human body, as opposed to just some foul mouthed roid freak that vice made it seem like.

[@stumpythetarantula]

Fuck Vice

[@drewkavi6327]

@@donaldlamendola1392 honestly I don’t think that’s what Vice’s video seemed to portray

[@boryahL]

"what are you? A bodybuilder?"

[@groetwitbaas]

more like a dude

[@RageShroud]

@@groetwitbaas let the jealousy run through you.

[@groetwitbaas]

@@RageShroud most stupid youtube comment ever, but well done for trying

[@RageShroud]

@@groetwitbaas YES!!!! YES!!!! FEEL THE POWER OF THE JEALOUSY, LET IT FLOW THROUGH YOU.

[@groetwitbaas]

@@RageShroud please explain this? how does jealousy have power and how does it flow though a person?

[@KirkSlashEddie]

This video needs to come with Subtitles for Louie Simmons.

[@davidsirmons]

Subtitles, external links, dictionaries, greek translations, and lots more.

[@CSFREERUNNING]

You find him hard to understand?

[@Suppergosh]

Chris Scott yah I can’t really understand him lol

[@CSFREERUNNING]

@@Suppergosh I'm British and don't struggle at all. Don't understand why any Americans wouldn't be able to.

[@josefryan5445]

Chris Scott I’m British and I struggle to hear him

[@anthonyzhang4918]

I feel like a lot of us raw lifters over time have discounted a lot of Westside prematurely. Louie gives a lot of great advice and tips here

[@davidsirmons]

Yeah, he really does give solid training guidance.

[@kenwheeler1327]

Yes, you have. Nice to hear a raw lifter acknowledge this and, better yet, congratulations on moving your training forward. ;)

[@StefiCohen]

Anthony Zhang I agree. I think westside got so popular that there were a lot of people trying to disprove their methods just because of their reach. Louie is extremely knowledgeable

[@MS-ty8gq]

Training westside is highly individualized to the lifter's needs and weaknesses, and a lot of raw lifters don't seem to realize that it can be adjusted for raw lifting too

[@browncow8984]

I dont see why, I passed by plenty of friends in strength training Westside and for what ever reason they dont wanna make the change. I mean the question is simple, Do you wanna get stronger or not?

[@coleschubbe]

"What Up my Babies!" *YES.*

[@carloscarbajal8233]

The Cult is strong

[@notoriousene9880]

Cole Schubbe What up dawg

[@kettlebells-ez9xi]

Baybehs

[@josephdrollette8573]

She listened!

[@takesnotesonaboat2343]

I got so erect when she said that

[@BrantAxt]

Is it just me or does Stefi remind anyone else of Sandra Bullock in miss congeniality

[@jasoncarson1043]

Good eye my friend

[@alternative6877]

Brant Axt Exactly, I thought when did she start working out , I never saw her body shaped so nicely :)

[@mattcameron4946]

Ye

[@darienford860]

A little bit

[@kowoh]

Yep she does both hot 👍

[@tbone7353]

If you make Louie say holly shit that's strong that says it all R.I.P. Louie

[@natebell651]

He probably doesn’t know who Larry wheels is either 😆

[@RevoltingRudi]

if he trains larry he will leave humaity behind.

[@Lubet0TheGreat]

@@RevoltingRudi Train him what? To box half squat 1000 pounds in a suit. All his students are cripples. Larry's raw deadlift and bench numbers are already better than any of the westside berbel guys Lui has trained.

[@jasongenova1741]

@@Lubet0TheGreat lmfao the roast

[@RevoltingRudi]

@@Lubet0TheGreat lets stay to the facts. loui has great reputation in the powerliftingworld. he seems to know his shit. larry is only 24. very talented for sure but with his strength it is only a matter of time that he snaps shit up. so chances are high he will be "crippled" like a lot other lifters. george leeman was also a deadlift beast but had at the end injury-problems and i think he is around 27 or so.

[@Danimal77]

@@RevoltingRudi Bill Kazmaier comes to mind. Insanely strong and broke all records and then he tore his pec, his biceps, his lats, his quads, his hams, his calves, all at a relatively young age. From his late 20's to his mid 30's, every muscle in his body had been torn.

[@StefiCohen]

“We have a saying here at westside... don’t be scared” 😂

[@texanonline1244]

juicing weight does not count

[@spde]

@anonymous Same thing anyone with a deltoid does - work them 😁

[@HOLLYWOODUNAPOLOGETIC]

It's nice being called "my babies" from you. Wow, the knowledge Louie has. What a great experience. This video is one to watch over and over again to get all the bits of info. Thank you Stefi and everyone.

[@PicassoPower]

"I used to play with something when I was yunger, it wasn't my phone." "I T W A S H I S D I C K"

[@Jacob-ft4ik]

AHAHAHA I DIED WHEN HE YALLED THAT 😂

[@jefferyaung1404]

time stamp?

[@anshbaral155]

Kewlkidjeff 24:32

[@stevethea5250]

@@Jacob-ft4ik what did he say before that though? 24:21

[@kyronpate7563]

R.I.P to the greatest powerlifting coach ever 😪🙏🏼

[@stefanstillwell4854]

You know you're a beast when louie simmons says 'holy shit' when he hears your total

[@BloodRose123100]

all the little tips and wisdom were super cool. loved how unique this video was.

[@AS-uy9gn]

I love the no-frills no-flash look of the gym. Every piece of equipment is well used and some of it looks to be modified with duct tape.

[@pannonianfit1582]

3:03 that has to be the biggest strap-on I have ever seen

[@dustinchestnutt4502]

That would be an awesome experience. I'm jealous for sure. Great video Steph. Keep em coming!

[@jasoncarson1043]

Im soooo glad you stuck with "Whats up my babies". Keep up the hard training, you're looking strong Steffi!

[@marktownsend7070]

Omg if you start training with him I’m gonna die lol The Godfather training stef. Unbelievable. Louie was looking at her like she’s a gold mine

[@MistarWick1318]

Hahaha yea like a scientist

[@jackmehoff915]

the godfather no touch benching and 1/4 squats

[@weresam1]

he said olympic weightlifters can’t squat, where’s Clarence Kennedy when you need him lol

[@SALUTEoverEVERYTHING]

Sammy Junior still at the beginning of the video. But that’s dummest remark someone can make

[@sadpixel8533]

Sammy Junior Clarence would blow their minds with his squat rom

[@MrLukedanger]

Hunter Propst who cares about ROM number only matter

[@MrJeo29]

@@MrLukedanger you care about ROM when you're a weightlifter. To get numbers there you need strength throughout full ROM - not just half

[@sadpixel8533]

MrLukedanger any non-ego lifter should care about rom combined with numbers, otherwise your numbers mean nothing if you can’t lift it at full rom

[@tywinlan3657]

Thanks for pointing out who Louie is I never would of known without your help thank you so much I appreciate it!!!!

[@rogiecadiente8885]

Louie Simmons is a great teacher of what I call speed/strength. The equipments you see in his gym deals with movements of the lifts. Areas you need to become stronger. Make your weak areas stronger. Yes, he is from the old school, and to this day it still works. Awesome, the man who invented the reverse hypertension machine. Valuable machine for the lower back.

[@raddeal1]

"Are you a bodybuilder"

[@Styl4x]

I was kinda disappointed lol

[@realfinepork7308]

She does look the part.

[@_josh57]

The amount of records she has u would think he had at least heard of her

[@purplebeast1627]

@@_josh57 I don't think Louie cares or knows about lifters outside of his gym.

[@petertaylor9432]

@asd fgh Louie doesn't have any social media lol, he hates the internet/computers

[@eddy4117]

Stefi should vlog her next meet. I’d love to see what see does as she’s preparing for her attempts.

[@adamhawkins3513]

The knowledge in Louie is amazing.

[@AKsmitherz]

That intro with the accent- adorable.

[@sameulljacson9807]

I like how Louie treats seems to treat lesser known muscles with the same importance of any other.

[@rosenracht]

You're awesome!! So glad you started a channel, it's always and inspiration seeing you crush all the guys!!!

[@jastocambridge7558]

Louie is a true legend, so much knowledge I would love to train at Westside 💪

[@Thebuttsinferno]

I love Louie. Interviewed him a few years back on the role personality has on lifting. Shit was eye opening. He was not only talking about lifting but gave me a little peak into his life and wild ass stuff he’s done. Dude‘s a legend.

[@adeelliftsstuff]

Markus Bigbuttertime where is the interview?

[@Thebuttsinferno]

@@adeelliftsstuff unfortunately my roommates deleted it and filmed over it. Still have the notes I took from it though.

[@adeelliftsstuff]

Markus Bigbuttertime damn, would be really interested in reading them, is it online anywhere?

[@Thebuttsinferno]

@@adeelliftsstuff nah, it was just Independent research on the effects of personality traits in regards lifting. Basically how different personalities need different stimulus for optimal training. Some people need big gyms and others garage gyms. Some need more variations and others sticking with basic movements. Just stuff like that.

[@adeelliftsstuff]

@@Thebuttsinferno I see. I take it introverts need less variation and more garage type gyms?

[@archilonshadowheart7]

i love how he doesnt even know who you are, yet the second he knows your numbers he perks right up with interest once he knows your close to a 00 dead and a 500+squat if i recall right.

[@kenrickseegobin4030]

hey stefi thank you for sharing this I learnt a lot !! you really are one of the greatest in the world !!!

[@Gallagher.661]

That "don't you know who I am moment" always gets me lol

[@MsCruxie]

He thought you were only a chick until he heard that deadlift 😂😂 Beast❤

[@LifesHarlequin]

So much knowledge... so many little tips I've never heard before

[@jessecastro895]

I learned so much watching this video! Can’t wait to put the advice provided to work.💪🏽

[@JohnmillerPowerlifting]

you just learn so much from that man. every time he talks about lifting everyone else is learning

[@jonhernandez3645]

I feel so comfortable when ya call us ya babies 💯

[@AmY-gm2qs]

ikr

[@maxintater2025]

Hey! get over it

[@jaycamacho8179]

- peg lover

[@starmorpheus]

Grown ass man sayin shit like that, tf

[@GinaTquila19]

I dead lifted 215 last night and I was so excited. I just realized I really ain't shit hahaha Stefi you are a BEAST!

[@robertchalfant7233]

There is so much info there... It’s cool the Legend worked with you on all the assistance stuff. Great job!

[@colecurfman4613]

This was fantastic!! Sooo much knowledge!!!

[@man0fst33l91]

I wasn’t planning on watching the whole video but you know good content when you see it. Learn a couple tips and gonna work my ass more and may start pulling without weight.

[@MrEvan66666]

"Are you a bodybuilder or what?" lmao

[@conrad2nr]

THANK YOU for sharing this. Those straight leg sumos are excellent.

[@ericmilan4784]

i just learned so many things from this video! wow cant wait to implement these concepts

[@Breatheable]

I don't know anything about weight lifting but, I can watch Stefi lift weights all day long.

[@sonicnendez]

Reverse hypers and oblique training are really helping my back out!

[@dreamrider2956]

Holy Crap.. You're amazing.. Been watching your channel for a while. Subscribed.. You are a motivating person. Keep up the great work and lift-on..

[@dayrae500]

I'm so glad I ordered this shirt! It looks SO good on you

[@hongiteporopeke9150]

Video wasnt long enough haha so much information picked from that little segment

[@rstocker19]

Yes! Used twice now. "What's up my babies" is canon

[@iron_caleb]

Good Lord. Anyone else taking notes on all the amazing training tips Louie dropped in this video!? I’m watching it multiple times to make sure I got everything.

[@craigbullock8245]

That was amazing to watch. Thanks heaps!

[@NighttimeAngelicah]

I almost cried watching this. Historic video.

[@petepeter1857]

Get a grip, man!

[@DonnieBrasco-dy9yd]

Gaaaaaaaaay...

[@MasterfulStu]

So Stefi, I know you are a as smart and educated as you are strong. I am curious how much of Louie's information you found to be in-line with what you have learned through your education. What made sense and what didn't.

[@coltonkelly1608]

I was wondering this too

[@LA_FOCUS]

All of it made sense. That's why she's there. Louie's way is tried and true even though it may not be the new wave or taught in college.

[@jackmehoff915]

Nothing Louis says makes any sense to any one with a brain

[@kevvin29]

Only thing that makes sense to me is why they are injured so much

[@Ainttrippin]

Google Brandon Smitley ATWRH @132

[@AussieAngeS]

Louie I’d a smart man ! Very knowledgeable and that would be a great experience

[@yisroelackerman]

Awesome video. You guys ask all the right questions.

[@flingflangflong7665]

The hybrid-conjugate method 🤯

[@eymrdca8319]

Cool video!!! Tons of good info for sure. How cool was it to have Louie respond to your squat video with “how are you so strong”.

[@sunseasnatches8462]

Love all his stuff and this video just gave so so many nuggets

[@stemikger]

Louie is a hero of mine and I'm not even a Power Lifter, I just get inspired with people with such passion, no matter what it is, even if it was sweeping floors, people with passion inspire me.

[@dougclark9921]

I love the look at the camera as he asks if she is a bodybuilder. My Dad who was born in 47 would ask exactly the same question. I would take it as a compliment whether you are a man or a woman.

[@X862go]

21:38 definitely gonna start doing this!! My sumo is trash 😂😂😂

[@riddlescom]

Your looking good stefi. Keep up the hard work. These guys are impressed . It shows

[@hotwheels1838]

Lol.... They're intimidated

[@MRCroosingTootH]

Ur amazing, he was trully amazed at all your achievments. And trust me nothing impresses that old man!

[@reallyeffingcooltechnodude]

14:00 might be the ultimate compliment from Louie Simmons? He realizes Stefi is a special athlete and is humble enough to ask about her secrets.

[@kimimatias1096]

Absolutely correct

[@emirbfitness]

that’s cuz he’s the ultimate learner

[@KCJbomberFTW]

“I haven’t had a single vegetable in 3 days.. I feel like I’m dying” *every powerlifter: a what?

[@Yellowknee91]

That intro is the best!!!

[@mysteryplay1]

Man that was such a lesson just think how lucky you are to train with this man, all that knowledge just fascinating☘️

[@makoarios5250]

Stef gonna be breaking more records with these new nuggets.

[@Kwert]

Love that the hype man seems to be a huge black metal fan. So far I've seen Darkthrone and Inquisition shirts.

[@josteincarlsen2905]

Kwert he is a old metal band dud

[@meowmeowmuscle3035]

So much information, i need to try this, thank you!

[@Ramblr]

WOW...Louie Simmons is the truth, and doesn't care whether you like what he has to say or not. Great Video.

[@lutzbraeuer7421]

Louie sure know his shit!

[@jamesreyes1424]

I was just watching and discovering Westside barbell the other day and I was thinking if he would invite you what a weird coincidence

[@_winterhawk]

Dude wearing the Inquisition shirt is a boss. Did not expect him to bench 505 so god damn easily.

[@TheChris403]

Love this video! RIP Louie.

[@roenker69]

Louie, the godfather of power-lifting!

[@wilfordbrimley6938]

definitely giving that sumo stiff leg thing a try! my lockout is trash 😣

[@makoarios5250]

That's what Louie wants for floor sticking point, if you cant lock out, work on your butt/ass.

[@josteincarlsen2905]

Great video!!!!!!! Love mr simmons and all his training methods

[@RonelDelgado]

GREAT VIDEO, LOOKING FORWARD FOR ANOTHER VIDEO WITH THE LEGEND. 🧠💪🏻😎👍🏻

[@springfieldhockey07]

A lot of people stick to doing stuff they are good at and think that is enough, find the stuff you suck and and work at those. There is a lot of knowledge in this video going on

[@DAMIANTHEFATASS]

HOW AM I JUST FINDING OUT STEFI COHEN HAS A KZbin CHANNEL???

[@Outdoors_withmike]

She just started it not too long ago

[@michaelbielaski3543]

Curious - I understand the purpose of the "walking" in the belt squat machine (starting at about 2:59), but not sure about the chest harness bar thing. Is that solely for upper back, or does that add to the hip work as well?

[@jon-paulcooper8336]

Incredible content! Love this!

[@LaMu3rtenegra]

Alex repping an inquisition shirt? Kvlt 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@TheIronman36]

I love it when a girl is both strong and Beautifull! Looking good sweetie!

[@Ice-Fall]

Anything Louie says, is gold.

[@staceywood4369]

This was an awesome video!

[@Joe.D.Sheppard]

This was proper interesting.

[@karastans5290]

Im so happy she went with the my babies opening!💪🙌😄

[@andrewwilgus336]

nice video glade to hear some of these discussions on sticking points and different exercises thanks - Louie S.