Why Jiu Jitsu Athletes Should Box Squat | Westside Barbell
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, it's about having the strength...
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Starting Conjugate: Box Squat Variations
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 effort training and dynamic...
Starting Conjugate: Dynamic Effort Squat Basics
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...
Exercise Progression: The Barbell Squat
The law of accommodation states that if an athlete wants to continue progressing in their training, the stimulus must change regularly. Athletes can achieve this in a few...
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...
How to Execute A Box Squat Correctly!
Foreward Westside Barbell founder Louie Simmons was an avid writer for people who wanted to learn about practical strength training. He based his information on practical experience with...