Differences in High Bar vs. Low Bar Squats
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 create content...
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How to Bench Press Correctly
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, or...
Westside Barbell Triceps 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
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, a...
The Earthquake Bar
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 large...
Starting Conjugate: Dynamic Effort Training Strategies
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, resulting in improved bar...
Athletic Training Platform Conditioning
As an athlete, one of the most beneficial traits you can improve is your conditioning. While this may seem obvious, many athletes train their conditioning to meet the baseline...
A Beginner’s Guide to WSBB Resistance Bands
As you begin using the Conjugate Method, one of the first things you will notice that is different from other programs is the use of accommodating resistance in...
Building Your First DE Upper Training Wave
Dynamic effort work is the key to building explosive power, allowing an athlete to increase their rate of force production. This training method couples with max effort training...
Dynamic Effort Upper: Structuring Your Training
Over the years, we have had tremendous success building the bench press at Westside Barbell. There are two reasons for this; the maximal effort method and the dynamic...
Max Effort Lower: SSB Exercise Variations
Coaches should include max effort training in every athlete's training plan. Regardless of the sport you compete in, every athlete requires a high level of absolute strength. Many...
Outdoor Conditioning
It's the middle of summer, and there is no better time to begin an outdoor conditioning program to raise your work capacity in the gym. Conditioning is the...