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Straight Bar Back

Straight Bar Back

Max Effort Lower Retest1️⃣Straight Bar Box Squat 1RM-parallel box2️⃣Straight Bar Foam Box Squat 3x4-parallel box...

Sat Mar 23, 2019
Gunz

Gunz

In honor of the Arnold Classic 2019, here's a little Westside Gun show action.Sled Overhead...

Fri Mar 22, 2019
Protocols

Protocols

The Reverse Hyper is a staple at Westside and a must have for any serious...

Thu Mar 21, 2019
Big Back

Big Back

Auxiliary Back Work Session:Sled Pull x1/4 mile-holding 40lb med ball high on clavicle and chinPlate...

Wed Mar 20, 2019
Sprints

Sprints

"Heavy weights are a marathon, not a sprint."-Louie SimmonsThere will be another training session. Train...

Wed Mar 20, 2019
Glutes

Glutes

Posterior Chain Strength and Prehab1️⃣Sled Pull x10 Trips-1 trip = 60m down AND 60m back...

Tue Mar 19, 2019
Rome

Rome

"Without a plan, we plan to fail."-Louie SimmonsSet short, medium, and long term goals.Rome was...

Mon Mar 18, 2019
The Westside Barbell Template For Athletic Development

The Westside Barbell Template For Athletic Development

Westside Barbell Programming for Athletes This is a free-of-charge publication from Westside Barbell to assist...

Sun Mar 17, 2019
Extension Volume

Extension Volume

Remember:80% of total volume of each training session comes from special exercises (non-barbell) in order...

Sun Mar 17, 2019
Warm Training

Warm Training

Dynamic LowerSled Pull x8 Trips-no rest-light weight baby1️⃣Dynamic Box Squat 12x2@50%1RM-bow bar-bands (~25% additional accommodating...

Sat Mar 16, 2019
Get a Grip

Get a Grip

We've received a good number of questions regarding grip.At Westside we believe in grip work...

Fri Mar 15, 2019
Deload

Deload

Max Effort Lower Deload Day1️⃣Safety Squat Bar Good Morning 1x3-sumo or conventional stance (whichever is...

Thu Mar 14, 2019
Time Crunch

Time Crunch

When training in back to back groups, an easy and frequently unused way to increase...

Wed Mar 13, 2019
Science

Science

“It’s f@&king science.”-Louie Simmons

Tue Mar 12, 2019
Off the Block

Off the Block

Max Effort Lower1️⃣Zercher Deadlift Off 4” Block 1RM-frog stance (between conventional and sumo)2️⃣Zercher Deadlift Off...

Sun Mar 10, 2019
Winning Shows

Winning Shows

Backs Win Shows.Lock the bar in on a bench.Keep the bar close on a pull.Lock...

Sat Mar 09, 2019
Training Special Strengths

Training Special Strengths

           [Special strengths—explosive, speed, and strength speed—are trained at different velocities.]...

Fri Mar 08, 2019
Episode 37 - Louie Simmons talks with Dan Green

Episode 37 - Louie Simmons talks with Dan Green

Click Here to Listen Louie sits down with world-known powerlifter Dan Green. Dan’s best meet...

Tue Mar 05, 2019
The Board

The Board

"There is no such thing as 'Board Press Nationals'."-Louie SimmonsFor all you geared lifters out...

Mon Mar 04, 2019
Involved

Involved

Be involved with your athlete's training.In the Westside Conjugate System, the coach's eye is everything.This...

Sun Mar 03, 2019