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Hamstring Injury Prevention

Hamstring Injury Prevention

Conventional wisdom has been that the ratio between the hamstrings and the quads should be 60 percent quads and 40 percent hamstrings, but in reality, we have learned it should be a minimum of 60 percent hamstrings and 40 percent quads. Click here to read in full.

Wed Mar 09, 2022
WSBB Blog: Building Bulletproof Hamstrings

WSBB Blog: Building Bulletproof Hamstrings

The hamstrings play one of the most critical roles when lifting heavy weights. Follow our hamstring training guide if you want stronger, more durable hamstrings.

Tue Jan 04, 2022
WSBB Blog: Hamstring Training 101

WSBB Blog: Hamstring Training 101

Tags: Deadlift, GPP, Squat When it comes to powerlifting training, few muscle groups play as important...

Fri Jul 16, 2021
WSBB Blog: Quick Guide to Hamstring Training

WSBB Blog: Quick Guide to Hamstring Training

Tags: Deadlift, Good Morning, Accessory Time: 4min When training the posterior strength chain, no group of...

Mon Jan 18, 2021
THE VIRTUAL FORCE SWING

THE VIRTUAL FORCE SWING

At Westside Barbell we use the dynamic method throughout the year. Its purpose is not...

Tue Oct 18, 2016
THE WESTSIDE BARBELL BELT SQUAT

THE WESTSIDE BARBELL BELT SQUAT

The Secret Weapon in Strength and Conditioning At Westside Barbell we are constantly asked what...

Tue Oct 18, 2016
Equipment Education- Dual Pendulum Reverse Hyper

Equipment Education- Dual Pendulum Reverse Hyper

The Westside Barbell Dual Pendulum Reverse Hyper: … Or as I like to call it...

Thu Sep 29, 2016
Equipment Education- Standing Hamstring Curl Machine

Equipment Education- Standing Hamstring Curl Machine

The Westside Barbell Standing Hamstring Curl Machine: First let me preface this piece with a...

Thu Sep 29, 2016
Equipment Education- Inverse Curl

Equipment Education- Inverse Curl

 In athletics the hamstrings are rarely, if ever used by themselves… so why should athletes...

Thu Sep 29, 2016