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Training Frequency

Training Frequency

“To make it to the top, you MUST train 8x a week”-Louie SimmonsAt Westside the...

Wed Jan 30, 2019
Why a Box?

Why a Box?

Box squats are one of the most underutilized squatting variations. They are used to dictate...

Tue Jan 29, 2019
What is General Physical Preparation?

What is General Physical Preparation?

            What is General Physical Preparation (GPP)? GPP is first...

Mon Jan 28, 2019
Bench Tip

Bench Tip

Upon receiving the bar, the lifter’s/athlete’s upper back/shoulder blades should be at 100% tightness. The...

Mon Jan 28, 2019
Delta

Delta

Food for thought.If you’re weak in the delts and triceps, consider employing incline work on...

Sun Jan 27, 2019
Less is More

Less is More

Less CAN in fact be more.As long as these 2 rules are followed:1️⃣The exercise/auxiliary is...

Sat Jan 26, 2019
Glutes!

Glutes!

When setting up for the pull, turn the toes slightly OUTWARD. This will enable a...

Sat Jan 26, 2019
25

25

Remember, accommodating resistance accounts for only ~25% additional weight at the TOP of the movement...

Fri Jan 25, 2019
Upper

Upper

Here’s a dynamic upper session we did a while back. It is targeted toward those...

Thu Jan 24, 2019
Versatile

Versatile

Dumbbells are one of the most versatile tools one can have in the gym. At...

Tue Jan 22, 2019
Backing it Up

Backing it Up

The first movement of the squat is a breaking on the hips BACK. This places...

Mon Jan 21, 2019
Facts

Facts

‘Strong people use their back, weak people use their legs.’-Louie SimmonsIf you’re strong, you’re strong.

Sun Jan 20, 2019
Get a Grip

Get a Grip

Never neglect grip training. At Westside we believe grip strength is best developed eccentrically. This...

Sat Jan 19, 2019
Ab Workout

Ab Workout

At Westside we do abs every time we go in the gym. As with all...

Fri Jan 18, 2019
War.

War.

Heading into the new year and new week with some strongman training for y’all we...

Thu Jan 17, 2019
Mistakes

Mistakes

‘Don’t f#%&k up.’-Louie Simmons90% of the time this is the last thing you’ll here from...

Wed Jan 16, 2019
Up and Out

Up and Out

Constantly strive to reach the ribcage UP not only while lowering the bar but ALSO...

Tue Jan 15, 2019
Building Jumping Power

Building Jumping Power

            Jumping is synonymous with all sports track and field...

Mon Jan 14, 2019
Quick Tip

Quick Tip

Quick deadlift training tip...Do you recall the first time using an actual deadlift bar? The...

Mon Jan 14, 2019
Sumo Tip

Sumo Tip

The eyes guide the head,The head guides the neck,And the neck guides the upper back.Keep...

Sun Jan 13, 2019