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

[@StefiCohen]

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

[@DanRS77]

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

[@everestl5426]

I swear louie fell in love when he heard that deadlift

[@SkizzyGoku]

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

[@jkhyiug]

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

[@stevethea5250]

Time

[@NittoNba44]

@@stevethea5250 5:43

[@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.

[@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?

[@kreshnikvllasa6401]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@BloodRose123100]

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

[@tywinlan3657]

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

[@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 👍

[@eddy4117]

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

[@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?

[@jasoncarson1043]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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?

[@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 😁

[@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

[@stefanstillwell4854]

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

[@tbone7353]

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

[@AKsmitherz]

That intro with the accent- adorable.

[@adamhawkins3513]

The knowledge in Louie is amazing.

[@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

[@catedoge3206]

man watching this jun 2, 2024 so crazzyy. miss this version of stefi

[@kyronpate7563]

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

[@dustinchestnutt4502]

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

[@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.

[@Breatheable]

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

[@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.

[@sameulljacson9807]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@PattiLaBarbie]

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!

[@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

[@hongiteporopeke9150]

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

[@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

[@makoarios5250]

Stef gonna be breaking more records with these new nuggets.

[@LifesHarlequin]

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

[@roenker69]

Louie, the godfather of power-lifting!

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@flingflangflong7665]

The hybrid-conjugate method 🤯

[@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❤

[@MRCroosingTootH]

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

[@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.

[@Ramblr]

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

[@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

[@funhouse9566]

Louie looks like his eyes smile everytime he discusses technique, he has such love for the craft.

[@pannonianfit1582]

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

[@JohnmillerPowerlifting]

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

[@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

[@jastocambridge7558]

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

[@MrJosh6889]

I want to support what Louie is saying here. My conventional deadlift stalled at around 450 for a long time. I started training a bit with sumo, and realized it was significantly weaker. So, I went a training block where I didn't pull conventional at all. Got sumo up to around where my conventional was. Went back the next training block and focused on conventional. I was immediately able to go past my old max, and worked up to my first 500. If I want to make my deadlift stronger, I know that sumo is going to make the process much faster than training conventional. Of course, start doing conventional again near the end of the training block to get the form back, if I intend to test my conventional again.

[@TheChris403]

Love this video! RIP Louie.

[@KCJbomberFTW]

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

[@_winterhawk]

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

[@MrEvan66666]

"Are you a bodybuilder or what?" lmao

[@Ice-Fall]

Anything Louie says, is gold.

[@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”.

[@rosenracht]

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

[@rstocker19]

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

[@robertchalfant7233]

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

[@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

[@michaelmcdonald1620]

Louie's respect for Stefi is real!

[@ChristianCabahug]

Yeah I’m curious to see how much you lift with a suit on. Beast either way.

[@HurricaneHugues]

Lifting suits are stupid. That's like running a marathon with an exoskeleton.

[@ssm-sf8by]

@@HurricaneHugues wouldn't you wanna see Bolt with an exoskeleton?

[@jimjones6901]

@@HurricaneHugues no, its like running track with track spikes, they help but they don't do it all for you. If you've never been in one you don't get to make a comparison.

[@drosos_strength_coaching]

@@HurricaneHugues Or like bicycles with engines....Oh that's Moto GP

[@SquatBenDeadlift]

Ever wore one? If not then don’t don’t shit

[@stevenewer1]

louie simmons just states the obvious and fixes it or strengthens whats weak . Its simple .....but complicated and he makes it look simple via his huge lifetime passion and interest and competitiveness in powerlifting . Hes PURE GOLD

[@X862go]

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

[@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..

[@TheIronman36]

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

[@conrad2nr]

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

[@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

[@jabberwock14]

There's a saying here at Westside: "Don't be scared" And just stares at her. Lol.

[@al_sah-lep3475]

I got mad hype when she said she been eating reeses puff cereal. That's my fav 😍😍😍😍

[@hotwheels1838]

A natural person would get obese off cereal!!

[@andrewwilgus336]

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

[@MrRowgar]

With age come experience and knowledge. I’d like to one day train at west side

[@DarkZeArts]

It would be awesome to see you in a deadlift suit!! You should seriously consider taking him up on that.

[@StefiCohen]

Zealan I 100% will

[@StefiCohen]

Zealan respect for old school powerlifting

[@LewisHolford]

I can't tell if Louie is getting bit to touchy feely or if he is genuinely just trying to help

[@Roadycore]

That Inquisition shirt’s the best part of the vid.

[@lutzbraeuer7421]

Louie sure know his shit!

[@jessecastro895]

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

[@FeelnLikeIDoEveryDay]

This is my first exposure to Louie Simmons. I immediately thought he was Riptoe's long lost brother

[@Johnny_Dregs]

I feel like with all the sups in westside my legs would grow reading a book. Also, I spent my teens, 20's and 30's lifting and competing in small comps (military bases). This young lady has some pr better than mine. Good on her and much respect.

[@karastans5290]

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

[@mysteryplay1]

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

[@LaMu3rtenegra]

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

[@ericmilan4784]

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

[@ASIRIDesigns]

13:54 Did Louie actually just say Olympic lifters can't squat?

[@Abigailistic]

Git rekd lol

[@tokkiev.3234]

They can't, compared to Westside records. Depends, I guess. There is a big difference is style lmao. Louie just cares about the weight on the bar and in the end OLY lifters squat 50% less. It just depends on how you see it. A 500lbs atg raw squat or a 1200lbs suited and wrapped, parallel squat. It's clear what Louie's standpoint is.

[@ASIRIDesigns]

@@tokkiev.3234 Of course there's a difference in style. I get that powerlifters are trying to load as much weight as possible and reduce ROM as much as possible. That's just the sport. But there aren't many powerlifters that can pause squatting 300kg ATG, so to say that Oly lifters can't squat is just inaccurate and intellectually dishonest of Louie.

[@HYBRIDPerformanceMethod]

ASIRI Designs Olympic lifters are awesome, but you could pretty much ask any 800+ squatter in Powerlifting to ATG pause squat 660 and it wouldn’t be difficult at all. That should be expected when you’re training to squat as much as possible vs squatting as an accessory lift in Olympic lifting though.

[@fmls8266]

@@HYBRIDPerformanceMethod i'd be surprised if they could even hit atg depth lmfao

[@riddlescom]

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

[@hotwheels1838]

Lol.... They're intimidated

[@tomboyden]

a big business guy, a hype man and a deadlift suit walks into a gym and stefi Cohen walks into a deadlift suit or

[@DARK24-7]

Westside the #1 hard core power lifting gym in the world!Shout out to Mr.Simmons,there's a reason they call him the "WEIGHT LIFTING GURU"!If you wanna get stronger,you're in the right place!I havent been there in almost 20 yrs.(it was at the old location then-i believe it was an old dairy mart building.Pizza place right next door handy.) Mr.Simmons was kind enough to allow me to train there-Chuck Vogelpuhl was the freakiest squater i ever saw!!!!His back is like a crane.