WSBB #65 - George Halbert & Tony Ramos
Podcast: Powerlifting Insights with George Halbert and Tony Ramos - Westside Barbell Legends Discover the stories of George Halbert, the most decorated...
Westside Barbell Back Training
Conjugate Method | Back Training | Exercise Programming
Developing the back muscles should be a top priority for all athletes regardless of sport or training goals. These muscles play a significant role in strength...
Improve Your Training for 2023
Conjugate Method | Mentality | Training Methods & Techniques
The New Year is upon us, along with another 52 weeks of training and the opportunity to become a better athlete. As a coach or an athlete, it should...
Differences in High Bar vs. Low Bar Squats
Conjugate Method | Squat Training | Training Methods & Techniques
Over the years, there has been much debate regarding bar positioning during the squat. This debate has likely been fueled by the need for influencers to...
How to Bench Press Correctly
Conjugate Method | Bench Press Training | Training Methods & Techniques
The bench press is an exercise that is a staple in practically any type of training program. It doesn't matter whether you are an athlete, a powerlifter,...
Westside Barbell Triceps Training
Conjugate Method | Accessory Training | Tricep Training
It's no secret that if you want to be capable of pressing heavy weights on the bench or overhead press, you will need to increase your triceps' strength....
Forearm and Grip Training
2022 | Accessory Training | Athletes | Grip Strength Training | Grip Training
In almost any sport, your hands are the first point of contact for the device used to play the sport. Whether you’re a weightlifter gripping a barbell,...
The Earthquake Bar
2022 | Accessory Training | Athletes | Avoiding Accommodation | Shoulder Health | Shoulder Training | Special Exercises
If you want to last in any sport, especially strength sports, you must take care of your shoulders. The shoulder is very complex, with many small and...
Starting Conjugate: Dynamic Effort Training Strategies
Conjugate Method | 2022 | Dynamic Effort Method | Dynamic Effort Training | Speed Strength | Wave Periodization
At Westside, we use dynamic effort training to improve our rate of force development. This is achieved by lifting sub-maximal weights at maximal speed,...