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Many underestimate how invaluable power racks are to a true Westside Conjugate strength facility. Every pin hole is a record. These can range from presses, to pulls, to...
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November 2018
Why The Need For A Deadlift March 2018
Raising Volume
There are several methods that can be used to raise volume. Raising volume is critical for improving a lift or your total....
The Need for a Deadlift
Years ago they would say the meet doesn’t start until the bar hits the floor. The deadlift was the big equalizer. Nowadays, the big equalizer is the...
Why
I am constantly asks “Why does Westside do this or do that?” Why, why, why! When he asked “How did you come to the conclusion about training methods...
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Westside Tactical -CC Description Instructors Notes In this section you will find articles, blogs, and instructors notes. Pre Recorded Videos This is your video vault where all live...
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Westside Tactical -CC Description Instructors Notes In this section you will find articles, blogs, and instructors notes. Pre Recorded Videos This is your video vault where all live...
Assessing the Assessment
Introduction As a follow on from the last article written, I contacted over 30 professional strength coaches to engage in a conversation about the topic of assessment....
No One Said It Would Be Easy
“No one said it would be easy” should have been stamped on my forehead as I started my full-time powerlifting career. I was born in Ohio and it...
Private Thoughts Part Two
Louie’s Private Thoughts Part 2 My life has been dedicated to strength and power since I was 12-years-old. I have never strayed from the way, much like...
My Private Thoughts
Private Thoughts From 1966 when I lifted in my first power meet in Dayton, Ohio, until today, powerlifting has absorbed my life. At that first meet I was...