Tom Barry

Tom Barry

Chief Executive Officer

Tom Barry, Westside Barbell CEO, is a seasoned strength and conditioning coach with over 16 years of experience. He has honed his expertise by closely collaborating with elite athletes from various disciplines, including the NFL, UFC, Track and Field, Jiu-Jitsu, and Wrestling.

Training Insights from MMA Fighter Matt Brown

Training Insights from MMA Fighter Matt Brown

Tom Barry 8 minute read

Coaching | MMA

I've learned countless lessons over the years, but with Matt Brown announcing his retirement from MMA and transitioning to a new chapter in his life, I...

Justin Inacio's 8-Week Bench Press Breakthrough

Justin Inacio's 8-Week Bench Press Breakthrough

Tom Barry 12 minute read

Athletes | Bench Press Training | Dynamic Effort Method

In his rookie season, when athletes often focus just on their games, Justin Inacio, a professional lacrosse player, decided to take on an additional...

Westside Barbell's Elite Athlete Program: Join the Crew

Westside Barbell's Elite Athlete Program: Join the Crew

Tom Barry 3 minute read

Athletes

Are you an athlete wanting to get better? Do you want to train full-time at a world-renowned gym with experienced coaches? Join us at Westside Barbell....

Athletic Excellence: Embracing Daily Hard Work

Athletic Excellence: Embracing Daily Hard Work

Tom Barry 6 minute read

Athletes | Mindset

In sports, success is more than just winning trophies. It is about the hard work and daily effort athletes put into training. This blog, aimed at...

Forging the Future: Westside Barbell 2024

Forging the Future: Westside Barbell 2024

Tom Barry 3 minute read

As we transition to a new chapter, our commitment to cultivating elite athleticism, community engagement, and fostering a culture of relentless...

Enhancing Athletic Performance: How Dante Leon Optimized His Grappling Skills with Strength and Conditioning

Enhancing Athletic Performance: How Dante Leon Optimized His Grappling Skills with Strength and Conditioning

Tom Barry 4 minute read

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Success in professional grappling demands a combination of skill, strategy, and athleticism. As a highly accomplished grappler, Dante Leon possessed...

Training Consistency: The Key to Unlocking Optimal Athletic Performance

Training Consistency: The Key to Unlocking Optimal Athletic Performance

Tom Barry 4 minute read

Goal Setting | Skill Acquisition | Training Consistency

In the world of athletic training, one critical element stands out in the quest for optimal performance: consistency. No matter how advanced or...

Lessons from Louie

Lessons from Louie

Tom Barry 3 minute read

Louie Simmons

Louie Simmons was an avid reader and consumer of education, so his book collection was vast and varied. You could find titles ranging from zen and samurai...

Louie's Plan

Louie's Plan

Tom Barry 4 minute read

Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods

I'm not here to write a remembrance piece or publicly post an emotional tribute. Louie would kick my ass if I even considered it.  He hated such things,...