Strength Training Articles

Strength Training Articles

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Selecting the Best Tricep Exercises

Selecting the Best Tricep Exercises

The Conjugate Method provides a programming template that makes it easy for an athlete to train the triceps to improve upper body absolute strength and muscle mass. For many years, Louie emphasized the importance of tricep development for all athletes. If you have ever visited Westside, you know that much of our training on upper body days directly or passively target the triceps.

Mon Feb 06, 2023
Starting Conjugate: Managing Training Volume

Starting Conjugate: Managing Training Volume

The success of your Conjugate Method programming will depend on your ability to properly regulate three aspects of training: intensity, volume, and frequency. All three play a significant role in deciding whether or not you will attain the training goals you have in mind when designing your programming.

Thu Nov 17, 2022
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
UNDERSTANDING THE TRAINING PROCESS

UNDERSTANDING THE TRAINING PROCESS

UNDERSTANDING THE TRAINING PROCESS By Alan Sherry CSP GymWe are now thankfully (well, hopefully) long...

Mon Oct 03, 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- The Ultra Supreme Reverse Hyper

Equipment Education- The Ultra Supreme Reverse Hyper

The Ultra Supreme Reverse Hyper: Weighing in around 300 pounds, we have the Westside Barbell...

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
Somebody You Should Know! - Louis Cyr

Somebody You Should Know! - Louis Cyr

Louis Cyr was a French-Canadian strongman born near Montreal in 1863. There are many stories...

Thu Sep 29, 2016
Somebody You Should Know!- Bob Hoffman

Somebody You Should Know!- Bob Hoffman

Bob Hoffman was the founder of York Barbell and lived quiet the interesting life to...

Thu Sep 29, 2016
Somebody You Should Know!- Charles Rigoulot

Somebody You Should Know!- Charles Rigoulot

Charles Rigoulot Was born in France on November 3rd 1903 and died on August 22, 1962...

Thu Sep 29, 2016
Somebody You Should Know! - Valentin Dikul

Somebody You Should Know! - Valentin Dikul

Valentin Dikul style of training and his ability to overcome severe injuries to be one...

Thu Sep 29, 2016
Somebody You Should Know! - Paul Anderson

Somebody You Should Know! - Paul Anderson

Paul Anderson was born on October 17th in Toccoa, Georgia and died on August 15th...

Thu Sep 29, 2016
Somebody You Should Know!- George Hackenschmidt

Somebody You Should Know!- George Hackenschmidt

George Hackenschmidt  "The Russsian Lion" George Hackenschmidt was born in Dorpat on August 2nd, 1878...

Tue Sep 27, 2016
Somebody You Should Know!- Thomas Topham

Somebody You Should Know!- Thomas Topham

Thomas Topham was born in London in the year 1710 till 1749. His feats of strength...

Tue Sep 27, 2016
Somebody You Should Know!-Hermann Goerner

Somebody You Should Know!-Hermann Goerner

Hermann Goerner was a German born weight lifter, professional performer and strength athlete. He was...

Tue Sep 27, 2016
WESTSIDE FOR CROSSFIT

WESTSIDE FOR CROSSFIT

General Endurance A Crossfit athlete must have all special strength’s. Explosive strength for jumping, speed...

Mon Jun 06, 2016
Dear John Coffee

Dear John Coffee

Dear John: It is always great to hear from you, and especially to hear your...

Mon Jun 06, 2016