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Pain Game

Pain Game

Pain is a part of the game. When it comes to training, pain is something...

Wed Nov 13, 2019
At a Deficit

At a Deficit

Deadlifts At Westside we rarely do them with competition ROM (aka standing on the floor,...

Tue Nov 12, 2019
Safety at the Bar

Safety at the Bar

The Safety Squat Bar is one of the most utilized bars at Westside. So much...

Mon Nov 11, 2019
A Better Morning

A Better Morning

Kneeling/seated good mornings This good morning variation is a great way to isolate the lower/mid/upper...

Sun Nov 10, 2019
Chain Crew

Chain Crew

The new 3 week wave setup: Giant Cambered Bar + 7 (20lb) chain each side...

Sat Nov 09, 2019
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)đŸ”¸Inverse Curl 3x10đŸ”¸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