Dynamic Effort Method™ - Circa 2009
The dynamic method is sometimes referred to as speed work. There are some who think it is not necessary to work on speed. This is just one part...
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There are three methods of strength training. 1. Maximal effort method: lifting a maximal load against a maximal resistance.2. Repetition method: lifting a nonmaximal load to failure; during...
DEADLIFTING
Westside has 15 members who deadlift more than 800 pounds, six women who have done more than 500 pounds, and one, M. Liggett, who deadlifed 484 at 132...
SQUAT THE KING LIFT
The squat is the king of all exercises. It builds strong legs and hips which helps in all sports, but of course, is an official power lift. The squat...
BENCH WORKOUTS
Westside has 30 members who bench more than 700 pounds and four who bench more than 800 pounds. We also have Laura Phelps, with a 505 at 165...
The Conjugate Method™
Foreward The Conjugate System is the new "Hot" word when it comes to training systems right now. However, due to lack referencing, widely varyings opinions (mostly Incorrect) on implementing...
SPECIALTY BARS
What is the fastest and most economical way to build a powerlifting gym? First, you need a good power rack so you don’t get hurt. Second of course...
DEADLIFT TRAINING
Paul Childress said that a big squatter is not always a big deadlifter, but a big deadlifter is almost always a big squatter. How do you build a...
A.J. ROBERTS
A.J. has traveled a long journey to find his true home at Westside Barbell. He first came to the United States as a foreign exchange student in 2001,...
THE WESTSIDE BARBELL BELT SQUAT
The Secret Weapon in Strength and Conditioning At Westside Barbell we are constantly asked what is the most effective and versatile piece of equipment used to train a...
Westside Powerlifting Morning Crew-Max Effor Lower Body Workout October 17th
Powerlifting Crew Workout Main Lift Free Squat Tester OR Pin 3 deadlift against 4 sets of quaded mini bands Accessory Work Back Developer 3 sets x 10 reps followed by...
HIT……. OR MISS
Many readers may not realize that I am involved in the training of pro-football teams and many college football and basketball teams. For example, the Kansas City Jayhawks...