LOWER BACK TRAINING
A weak man has a weak back and a strong man has a strong back. It’s that simple. But how do you acquire a strong back without getting hurt?...
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A weak man has a weak back and a strong man has a strong back. It’s that simple. But how do you acquire a strong back without getting hurt?...
BENCH LOCKOUT
Have you been to a bench meet lately? There are a lot more misses than benches made. How can this be when all they do is bench? In my...
QUEEN OF THE IRON GAME
When you think of great women powerlifters a few names pop up. Olesia Lafina of Russia was the first to total ten times her bodyweight. Margaret Kirkland of Florida made...
USING THE CONJUGATE SYSTEM
Westside has always used the conjugate method. I realized I could only squat, bench, or deadlift so much by doing only those three lifts. I was using several...
Dynamic Effort Method™ - Circa 2009
The dynamic method is sometimes referred to as speed work. There are some who think it is not necessary to work on speed. This is just one part...
Maximal Effort Method™ - Circa 2009
There are three methods of strength training. 1. Maximal effort method: lifting a maximal load against a maximal resistance.2. Repetition method: lifting a nonmaximal load to failure; during...
DEADLIFTING
Westside has 15 members who deadlift more than 800 pounds, six women who have done more than 500 pounds, and one, M. Liggett, who deadlifed 484 at 132...
SQUAT THE KING LIFT
The squat is the king of all exercises. It builds strong legs and hips which helps in all sports, but of course, is an official power lift. The squat...
BENCH WORKOUTS
Westside has 30 members who bench more than 700 pounds and four who bench more than 800 pounds. We also have Laura Phelps, with a 505 at 165...
The Conjugate Method™
Foreward The Conjugate System is the new "Hot" word when it comes to training systems right now. However, due to lack referencing, widely varyings opinions (mostly Incorrect) on implementing...
SPECIALTY BARS
What is the fastest and most economical way to build a powerlifting gym? First, you need a good power rack so you don’t get hurt. Second of course...