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Back Bonus

Back Bonus

Extra Work for the MASS! Lat Pulldown 3x6-8 Seated Plate Loaded Machine Row 3x8-10 DB...

Fri Nov 08, 2019
Back Day

Back Day

The Back.At Westside every day our athletes and lifters go to the gym, some type...

Thu Oct 31, 2019
Injury?

Injury?

At Westside, rarely do we have an injury.This is due to the utilization of the...

Wed Oct 30, 2019
The Board Idea

The Board Idea

The board press...The idea behind it is to simulate a higher touch point of the...

Tue Oct 29, 2019
Yoked Grip

Yoked Grip

Strongman train much? Here's a way we do...A favorite here is using the War Wagon...

Mon Oct 28, 2019
Upper Core

Upper Core

Push-ups are one of the most potent upper body exercises when executed correctly.At Westside we...

Sun Oct 27, 2019
Skin the Cat

Skin the Cat

Always pursue a more optimal pathOutside of books, understand that athletics and training are physical...

Sat Oct 26, 2019
Chuck T's

Chuck T's

We didn't invent them, we just love themHigh top Chuck Taylors. Virtually the only shoe...

Fri Oct 25, 2019
How we do Bamboo

How we do Bamboo

Bamboo Bar WorkFor the tendons, ligaments, and soft tissue of the shoulders, there is nothing...

Thu Oct 24, 2019
Horseshoe Pump

Horseshoe Pump

Tricep FinisherAscending Giant Set x2-Close grip bench x15-Lying dual db tricep extension x20-Tricep rope cable...

Thu Oct 24, 2019
Only 3min.

Only 3min.

Some of the strongest men and women in the world have been literally brought to...

Wed Oct 23, 2019
What it is Bro

What it is Bro

We define the Conjugate System as a constant rotation of stimulus in order to avoid...

Tue Oct 22, 2019
Bench.

Bench.

Max Effort UpperStraight Bar Bench 1RM-bench grip-competition pause2 Board Straight Bar Bench 3xMax Reps-80% 1RM...

Mon Oct 21, 2019
2nd Serving

2nd Serving

Max Effort Day 2nd Session: Sled Pull x1/4mi (15% 1RM Back Squat)🔸Inverse Curl 3x10🔸Cable Low...

Sun Oct 20, 2019
One-sided

One-sided

Unilateral Work...While the classic lifts of the squat, bench, and deadlift are total body lifts,...

Sat Oct 19, 2019
Low and Tight

Low and Tight

Lower Back TightnessOne time or another if you've been in this game, you've had lower...

Fri Oct 18, 2019
More Often

More Often

FAQsQ: Does Westside use bands or chains more as accommodating resistance for dynamic effort squats?A:...

Thu Oct 17, 2019
Lateral Move

Lateral Move

Platforms on the ATPAt times we do this for athletes to go through lateral step...

Wed Oct 16, 2019
What is Strength Speed?

What is Strength Speed?

Strength Speed is trained at slow velocity. For more, look at Hill’s Equation. Look at...

Tue Oct 15, 2019
Lower Volume

Lower Volume

Dynamic Lower  Bow Bar Box Squat 5x5@50% 1RM-downward bands (tension = ~25% of 1RM at...

Mon Oct 14, 2019