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Four Weeks to a Squat PR: Week 3

At Westside, we have learned over the years how to make simple adjustments to training that significantly impact training outcomes. Whether we need to adjust training volume, intensity, frequency, or exercise selection, the Conjugate Method provides the platform to allow a coach or athlete the ability to put together a day-to-day and weekly training plan that best fits the athlete based on the current life and training circumstances.

Sun Dec 03, 2023

The Good Morning Exercise

The good morning is a tremendous benefit to any athlete needing posterior chain strength and trunk stability. Not only can this exercise help reduce back injuries, but good mornings can also help reduce the chance of knee injuries. This is all due to how the good morning exercise rapidly builds the trunk, back, hips, glutes, and hamstrings.

Tue May 16, 2023

The Powerlifting Good Morning

The powerlifting good morning is an exercise that is considered a cornerstone of lower body training at Westside Barbell. We use this exercise to strengthen the posterior chain, specifically the lower back, glutes, and hamstrings. These muscle groups are integral to sports performance and must be trained regularly.

Fri Jan 20, 2023

Max Effort Deadlift: Proper Exercise Selection and Organization for Consistent Gains

No matter the athlete, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to strength training. As a coach, it is vital to have the ability to manipulate the exercise selection and programming to allow an athlete to make consistent gains in strength and power without worrying about gains becoming slow or stagnant.