Box Squats for Raw Powerlifters - Execution and Programming
The box squat is an effective exercise variation of the conventional squat and is an especially useful tool in training multiple types of special strengths. For powerlifters, the...
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Hamstring Injury Prevention
There are far too many hamstring injuries that lead to knee injuries that could cause the season to end for the athlete and sometimes the team’s season. The...
Understanding The Importance of Proper Frequency, Intensity, and Volume Regulation
Strength training is one of the most beneficial things you can do for your body. For an athlete, an adequately written training program provides you with the strength...
Isometric Training
Isometric training is an almost forgotten method of strength training. However, according to notable strength experts from the former Soviet Union, it can be equal to conventional barbell...
Absolute Strength for Basketball
To the average person, the game of basketball can seem like it is a game of speed and agility instead of explosive power and strength. However, anybody who...
WSBB Blog: 4 Week Deadlift PR Plan - Week 4
Finally, we reach the fourth and final week of the 4 Week Deadlift PR Plan. The last three training weeks have brought us to a competition-style deadlift PR...
WSBB Blog: Max Effort Upper Main Exercise Selection for Beginners
Earlier in the week, we covered max effort lower exercise selection for beginners. Today, we will discuss which exercises are essential for beginners to include when building their...
WSBB Blog: Max Effort Lower Main Exercise Selection for Beginners
The Conjugate Method is the most efficient way for any athlete to train when programmed correctly. By constantly avoiding accommodation, increasing volume, and training at varying intensities, we...
WSBB Blog: 4 Week Deadlift PR Plan - Week 3
After getting some speed training in during week two and getting ahead recovery-wise, it is time for week three of the 4 Week Deadlift PR Plan. As mentioned,...
WSBB Blog: Breakdown of a Max Effort Upper Workout
To be a complete athlete, one must possess a strong lower body and a strong upper body. Understanding this, the Conjugate Method utilizes two max effort training days...
WSBB Blog: Breakdown of a Max Effort Lower Workout
One of the training methods Westside Barbell is most known for is the maximal effort method. The maximal effort method uses high-intensity single rep exercises to raise an...
WSBB Blog: 4 Week Deadlift PR Plan - Week 2
We arrive at the second week on our quest to hit a deadlift PR. We focused on deficit deadlifts during the first week, one of the most effective...