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WSBB Blog: The Way I

WSBB Blog: The Way I

New to the Conjugate Method and having trouble understanding why we choose to do things The Way we do?

 

Tue Dec 21, 2021
WSBB Blog: Westside Warmups - Lower Body

WSBB Blog: Westside Warmups - Lower Body

Want to lower your risk of injury, while optimally preparing yourself for a great lower body workout? Check out the go-to lower body warmups we use at Westside Barbell.

Fri Dec 17, 2021
WSBB Blog: Westside Warmups - Upper Body

WSBB Blog: Westside Warmups - Upper Body

Want to have better upper body training days? Sick of pressing with aches and pains? Check out these Westside Barbell approved upper body warmup exercises.

Tue Dec 14, 2021
WSBB Blog: Westside Warmups - Minibands

WSBB Blog: Westside Warmups - Minibands

Learn how to get the most out of your minibands and your training session with these Westside Barbell approved warmups.

Fri Dec 10, 2021
WSBB Blog: Understanding Exercise Selection, Volume, and Intensity for Beginners

WSBB Blog: Understanding Exercise Selection, Volume, and Intensity for Beginners

A beginner's guide to understanding the role played by exercise selection, intensity, and volume in the building of effective Conjugate Method training.

Mon Dec 06, 2021
WSBB Blog: Max Effort Lower Exercises for Basketball Players

WSBB Blog: Max Effort Lower Exercises for Basketball Players

The sport of basketball is unique. You must possess a high level of speed, agility,...

Fri Dec 03, 2021
WSBB Blog: Back Building 101

WSBB Blog: Back Building 101

The benefits of having a strong, well-developed back cannot be overstated. The muscle groups that...

Mon Nov 29, 2021
WSBB Blog: The Barbell Business

WSBB Blog: The Barbell Business

Ever wanted to know about the small business behind Westside Barbell? Check this blog out to view a glimpse of how WSBB HQ started.

Sat Nov 27, 2021
WSBB Blog: Strong Shoulders = Healthy Shoulders

WSBB Blog: Strong Shoulders = Healthy Shoulders

It is no secret that the shoulders play a tremendous role in strength sports. Powerlifting...

Fri Nov 26, 2021
WSBB Blog: Effective Lower Body Exercises for Grapplers

WSBB Blog: Effective Lower Body Exercises for Grapplers

Grappling is one of the most ancient tests of skill, strength, and endurance in the...

Mon Nov 22, 2021
WSBB Blog: Building General Endurance for Strongman

WSBB Blog: Building General Endurance for Strongman

No matter the strength sport, there is always a level of general endurance needed to...

Fri Nov 19, 2021
WSBB Blog: Strong Lats, Strong Bench

WSBB Blog: Strong Lats, Strong Bench

Out of the three powerlifts, the bench press is the lift that requires the highest...

Mon Nov 15, 2021
WSBB Blog: Deadlift Grip Strength

WSBB Blog: Deadlift Grip Strength

When it comes to powerlifting and strongman, few lifts are as crucial as the deadlift....

Fri Nov 12, 2021
WSBB Blog: How to Program Max Effort Lower

WSBB Blog: How to Program Max Effort Lower

When designing a Conjugate Method program, you must know how to properly organize each training...

Mon Nov 08, 2021
WSBB Blog: How to Program Max Effort Upper

WSBB Blog: How to Program Max Effort Upper

No matter what sport you participate in, having a strong upper body is essential for...

Thu Nov 04, 2021
WSBB Blog: GPP for Wrestlers

WSBB Blog: GPP for Wrestlers

When it comes to the demand placed on absolute strength, explosive strength, strength endurance, and...

Mon Nov 01, 2021
WSBB Blog: Conjugate for Firefighters

WSBB Blog: Conjugate for Firefighters

When it comes to physically demanding jobs, few can compare to firefighting. Whether you are using heavy duty tools to extract an injured person, climbing up and down ladders in full gear, using a hook to take down a wall or door, or carrying a victim to safety, your ability to perform your job on your preparation.

Sat Oct 30, 2021
WSBB Blog: GPP Training For Football Players

WSBB Blog: GPP Training For Football Players

The sport of football requires athletes to be strong, fast, and to be able to remain effective over the course of a four quarter game. Do you know how?

Sat Oct 30, 2021
WSBB Blog: Box Squat Success

WSBB Blog: Box Squat Success

If you know Westside Barbell, then you know that we have been utilizing dynamic effort...

Sat Oct 30, 2021
WSBB Blog: Early Retirement

WSBB Blog: Early Retirement

As the old saying goes, 'time waits for no one.' If you have been around...

Sat Oct 30, 2021