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Why Jiu Jitsu Athletes Should Box Squat | Westside Barbell

Why Jiu Jitsu Athletes Should Box Squat | Westside Barbell

Tom Barry August 4th, 2025 3 minute read

#jiujitsu | Box Squat

Strength is Non-Negotiable on the Mats If you're serious about Jiu Jitsu, strength is essential. This isn’t about trending techniques or complicated setups,...

Starting Conjugate: Box Squat Variations

Starting Conjugate: Box Squat Variations

Burley Hawk July 27th, 2024 9 minute read

Conjugate Method | Box Squat | Training Methods & Techniques

The box squat is one of Westside Barbell's most frequently used lower-body exercise variations. We utilize the box squat and its variations during max...

Starting Conjugate: Dynamic Effort Squat Basics

Starting Conjugate: Dynamic Effort Squat Basics

Burley Hawk October 21st, 2022 6 minute read

2022 | Box Squat | Dynamic Effort | Dynamic Effort Method | Dynamic Effort Training | Explosive Power | Explosive Strength | Speed Strength

In strength sports, it is easy to get caught up in the idea that to get stronger, all you need to do is lift heavy to develop absolute strength and...

Exercise Progression: The Barbell Squat

Exercise Progression: The Barbell Squat

Burley Hawk September 13th, 2022 4 minute read

2022 | Back Training | Box Squat | Lower Body | Max Effort | Quadriceps | Squat Training

The law of accommodation states that if an athlete wants to continue progressing in their training, the stimulus must change regularly. Athletes can...

Athletic Training Platform Conditioning

Athletic Training Platform Conditioning

WSBB Education August 25th, 2022 4 minute read

Conjugate Method | 2022 | Accessory Training | Athletic Training Platform Training | Box Squat | conditioning | Muscular Endurance

As an athlete, one of the most beneficial traits you can improve is your conditioning. While this may seem obvious, many athletes train their...

How to Execute A Box Squat Correctly!

How to Execute A Box Squat Correctly!

Louie Simmons October 13th, 2016 20 minute read

Louie Simmons | Box Squat | Strength Training | Strength Training Program

Foreward Westside Barbell founder Louie Simmons was an avid writer for people who wanted to learn about practical strength training. He based his information...