Backing it Up
The back is the most utilized yet under appreciated muscle group of the body. In the sport of powerlifting it is active in all three lifts, much to...
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How to Develop Explosive Strength
By: Louie Simmons Tags: explosive, jumps, dynamic First, let’s answer the question... “What is explosive strength?” Zatsiorsky described explosive strength roughly by dividing the maximum...
Strength Training for Long-Distance Running
By: Louie Simmons Tags: running, speed, strength In 2014, at thirty years old, Dennis Kipruto Kimetto, (b. Jan 22, 1984) a long-distance runner from Kenya set...
A Weekly Plan for Sprinters
Tags: sprinters, methods, strength and conditioning, conjugate method By: Louie Simmons One must not use Block Style Periodization as it leads to detraining. It does not advance your...
Differences
Tags: coach, workout, knowledge For every one, there is another. Maximal and Dynamic. Two opposing philosophies which when intertwined together net substantial results. Sumo and Conventional. Two...
Delt Health
Shoulder Prehab Circuit:Battle Chain/Battle Rope 10x1min Each minute, perform 5 external circles, then 5 internal circles until the minute elapses. Rest to 90%, repeat. For more on...
Throw Bo's
DB Press Change Up... For next Saturday's repetition method, give this a try. Each set is comprised of 25 reps with 3 variations performed consecutively: 5 reps elbows...
Simple Plan
Dynamic Effort Lower Safety Bar Box Squat 5x5@50% 1RM-box = 1" below competition depth2" Deficit Conventional Speed Pulls 12x1@45% 1RM-bands at top ~200lbsATP Assisted Squat 4x10-holding rack beam...
What makes it
Pulling weights like this doesn't happen by chance. Consistency and not avoiding weaknesses is key. Try this dvd for more on how!
Why Choose Westside Barbell
There is only one reason to buy Westside gear. Those who know, know. If you don't, we will circle back towards in a little bit then end to...
ROM
Something most don't understand about reverse hypers... It's not necessarily about the ROM, but moreover the burn and blood flow you get to the area(s) targeted.
Bowing
Max Effort Lower Bow Bar Bow Squat 1RM-box = competition depthBow Bar Box Squat 1x6-box = competition depth-stance = 1 foot width wider (each foot)-work up to a...