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Hard Set

Hard Set

One of our more aggressive Dynamic Effort set-ups. Downward average (green) and strong (blue) bands...

Thu Nov 21, 2019
The Return

The Return

Return of the Tricep Challenge Ascending Giant Set-5 Board Close Grip Push-up x40-2 Board Close...

Wed Nov 20, 2019
Standards

Standards

The straight bar is THE standard. This is why we use a bevy of specialty...

Tue Nov 19, 2019
Lower Action

Lower Action

Dynamic Lower Giant Cambered Bar 10x3@50%-~150lbs of band-box = competition depthSumo Speed Pulls 10x1@40%-~200lbs bandATP...

Mon Nov 18, 2019
Way Back When

Way Back When

Before it was fabricated, the ATP or 'belt squat' as it was called at the...

Sun Nov 17, 2019
On a Role

On a Role

Everyone has a role to play. At Westside whether you're doing free weight or accommodating...

Sat Nov 16, 2019
What is Key

What is Key

Whether prehab or rest, recovery and recuperation between training sessions can be the deciding factor....

Fri Nov 15, 2019
Build the Top

Build the Top

Max Effort Upper (builder day) Straight Bar Bench 1x5-bench grip-work 5's from the bar, all...

Thu Nov 14, 2019
Pain Game

Pain Game

Pain is a part of the game. When it comes to training, pain is something...

Wed Nov 13, 2019
At a Deficit

At a Deficit

Deadlifts At Westside we rarely do them with competition ROM (aka standing on the floor,...

Tue Nov 12, 2019
Safety at the Bar

Safety at the Bar

The Safety Squat Bar is one of the most utilized bars at Westside. So much...

Mon Nov 11, 2019
A Better Morning

A Better Morning

Kneeling/seated good mornings This good morning variation is a great way to isolate the lower/mid/upper...

Sun Nov 10, 2019
Chain Crew

Chain Crew

The new 3 week wave setup: Giant Cambered Bar + 7 (20lb) chain each side...

Sat Nov 09, 2019
Back Bonus

Back Bonus

Extra Work for the MASS! Lat Pulldown 3x6-8 Seated Plate Loaded Machine Row 3x8-10 DB...

Fri Nov 08, 2019
Back Day

Back Day

The Back.At Westside every day our athletes and lifters go to the gym, some type...

Thu Oct 31, 2019
Injury?

Injury?

At Westside, rarely do we have an injury.This is due to the utilization of the...

Wed Oct 30, 2019
The Board Idea

The Board Idea

The board press...The idea behind it is to simulate a higher touch point of the...

Tue Oct 29, 2019
Yoked Grip

Yoked Grip

Strongman train much? Here's a way we do...A favorite here is using the War Wagon...

Mon Oct 28, 2019
Upper Core

Upper Core

Push-ups are one of the most potent upper body exercises when executed correctly.At Westside we...

Sun Oct 27, 2019
Skin the Cat

Skin the Cat

Always pursue a more optimal pathOutside of books, understand that athletics and training are physical...

Sat Oct 26, 2019