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Floor Press: A Secret to Stronger Frames in Jiu Jitsu

Floor Press: A Secret to Stronger Frames in Jiu Jitsu

Tom Barry August 15th, 2025 4 minute read

#jiujitsu | Bench Press Training

How To Strengthen Frames for Jiu-Jitsu Have you ever wondered how Dante Leon maintains such a strong frame against the best grapplers in the world? In...

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,...

Strength Training for Combat Athletes: The Westside Barbell Way

Strength Training for Combat Athletes: The Westside Barbell Way

WSBB Education July 18th, 2025 5 minute read

#jiujitsu | Combat Sports | Podcast

When it comes to training for combat sports—Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, wrestling, and everything in between—misinformation runs rampant. At Westside Barbell, we’ve...

The Maximal Effort Method for Jiu-Jitsu: Science, Strength, and Domination

The Maximal Effort Method for Jiu-Jitsu: Science, Strength, and Domination

Tom Barry February 14th, 2025 7 minute read

BJJ | #jiujitsu | Maximal Effort Method

Why Strength is the Foundation of Grappling Success In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, technique is king—but only when strength is equal. When two athletes have...

Full Body Jiu Jitsu Workout: Dynamic Effort Day

Full Body Jiu Jitsu Workout: Dynamic Effort Day

Tom Barry January 29th, 2025 17 minute read

BJJ | #jiujitsu

Introduction to Westside Barbell BJJ Strength Training Strength training is filled with opinions, theories, and recycled ideas—but what you’ll find here is...

Westside Barbell in Toledo: Max Effort Lower Day

Westside Barbell in Toledo: Max Effort Lower Day

WSBB Education January 9th, 2025 2 minute read

BJJ | #jiujitsu

At Westside Barbell, strength has no boundaries—especially in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Recently, Tom Barry and Burley Hawk traveled to Toledo, Ohio, to...