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Starting Conjugate: Standard Powerlifting Competition Strategy

Starting Conjugate: Standard Powerlifting Competition Strategy

For some, this may be considered common sense. However, I wanted to write this article to provide beginner—and intermediate-level lifters with information that could lead to fewer missed attempts and improved totals. Who knows, it may even help some of you "experts" out there. 

Tue Dec 10, 2024
Training Insights from MMA Fighter Matt Brown

Training Insights from MMA Fighter Matt Brown

I've learned countless lessons over the years, but with Matt Brown announcing his retirement from...

Wed May 29, 2024
Starting Conjugate: Fatigue Management

Starting Conjugate: Fatigue Management

The level of success an athlete achieves with their strength training program is dictated by a few key things: exercise selection, intensity regulation, volume regulation, training frequency, and fatigue management. Fortunately, a well-written training plan should be able to dial in the first four aspects of training. Still, it can be difficult to predict how fatigued an athlete will become when progressing through a training program. 

Fri Feb 02, 2024
Outdoor Conditioning

Outdoor Conditioning

As conditioning increases, you will notice improvements in a few different areas. You'll be capable of performing more sets, you'll have the ability to train at a faster pace, and you'll recover faster between workouts. Most importantly, you'll be doing something beneficial to your long-term cardiovascular health. 

Fri Jul 29, 2022
WSBB Blog: Strong Theory, Weak Application

WSBB Blog: Strong Theory, Weak Application

Tags: History, Conjugate Method, Squat   In the world of social media, new coaches arrive...

Mon Sep 13, 2021
Hey, Coach. You Can’t Be Too Strong.

Hey, Coach. You Can’t Be Too Strong.

 By Louie Simmons  Tags, Special Strength, Explosive Strength, Coaching Years ago, I heard the head...

Mon Dec 07, 2020
Westside Barbell Membership Tryouts 2022

Westside Barbell Membership Tryouts 2022

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Sat Sep 12, 2020
Episode 38 - Tom Barry talks with UFC's Matt Brown

Episode 38 - Tom Barry talks with UFC's Matt Brown

Mon May 20, 2019
Internships

Internships

Multimedia Internship (Unpaid Position)  Westside Barbell HQ is looking for a highly motivated, creative and...

Tue Mar 21, 2017
Let Westside Build Your Facility

Let Westside Build Your Facility

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Tue Feb 14, 2017
Customer Support Email Center

Customer Support Email Center

 Please find all the relevant customer support options you should need in this section. Need...

Wed Jan 11, 2017
TEEN LIFTING

TEEN LIFTING

There has been much said about lifting and age. Everyone has their viewpoint. The United...

Tue Oct 18, 2016
What Your Gym Really Needs

What Your Gym Really Needs

How do you build a Westside gym? First, you need special bars. The theory of...

Thu Oct 13, 2016
What Westside Means To Louie

What Westside Means To Louie

What Westside Means To Louie Simmons? His answer may surprise many, but this is how...

Thu Oct 13, 2016
Thank You

Thank You

I would like to thank Glen Pendlay and the Olympic Lifters for there participation in...

Fri Oct 07, 2016
Dr.Anatoliy Bondarchuk

Dr.Anatoliy Bondarchuk

We all know that Dr. Bondarchuk was a great hammer thrower, a former World Record...

Thu Oct 06, 2016
UNDERSTANDING THE TRAINING PROCESS

UNDERSTANDING THE TRAINING PROCESS

UNDERSTANDING THE TRAINING PROCESS By Alan Sherry CSP GymWe are now thankfully (well, hopefully) long...

Mon Oct 03, 2016
Understanding HRV

Understanding HRV

Understanding HRV By Alan Sherry CSP Gym Stress: When people think of stress, they think...

Mon Oct 03, 2016
Science and Practice of Strength Training

Science and Practice of Strength Training

Westside began using the Soviet system in late 1981. It was trial and error, but...

Thu Sep 29, 2016
Special Strength Training Manual For Coaches

Special Strength Training Manual For Coaches

Yuri was very important in my early stages of learning the Soviet training system. Many...

Thu Sep 29, 2016