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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
Bow to the Box

Bow to the Box

Max Effort Lower1️⃣Bow Bar Box Squat 1RM-3 chains (each side)-parallel box-keep elbows down-lats tight2️⃣ATP Hatfield...

Sun Mar 03, 2019
Strongman

Strongman

Max Effort Lower1️⃣Axle Bar Deadlift 1RM-Sumo or Conventional (whichever is weaker)2️⃣ATP Good Morning 3x3-wearing back...

Thu Feb 28, 2019
The Athletic Ethic- Context

The Athletic Ethic- Context

We all struggle to keep our mind in the right place. We are surrounded  by...

Thu Feb 28, 2019
Glass Angles

Glass Angles

We’ve recently received questions regarding what can be done besides traditional bench moves (floor press,...

Wed Feb 27, 2019
No Complaining

No Complaining

You don’t need a motivational “you can do it” from us... but for those of...

Tue Feb 26, 2019
Morning Time

Morning Time

Good Mornings are a crucial part of our training and are utilized as both a...

Mon Feb 25, 2019
Boxing Safety

Boxing Safety

Max Effort Lower1️⃣Safety Bar Box Squat 1RM-box height 1” below parallel-8” foam topper-squatting into foam...

Sun Feb 24, 2019
Abs

Abs

Have had a lot of questions on what a ‘hip/ab machine’ is with regards to...

Sat Feb 23, 2019
Leaving So Soon?

Leaving So Soon?

“He who leaves the temple ceases to learn.”-Louie Simmons

Sat Feb 23, 2019
Deep Chest

Deep Chest

Max Effort UpperBottom Miss1️⃣2.5” Cambered Bar Pause Bench 1RM-bench grip-don’t let the bar crush your...

Fri Feb 22, 2019
How to Skyrocket your Squat

How to Skyrocket your Squat

 Sineaid Corley, a USA bobsled athlete, was training at Westside while trying to make the...

Thu Feb 21, 2019
Lonely

Lonely

It’s a lonely road to the top. When it comes down to it, it’s those...

Thu Feb 21, 2019
Gainz

Gainz

‘You have to STRAIN to GAIN.’-Louie SimmonsIf you don’t strain through the last rep, your...

Wed Feb 20, 2019
Overhead for Overheard Gains

Overhead for Overheard Gains

Max Effort Upper1️⃣Ultra High Overhead Pin Press 1RM🔸straight bar🔸bench grip2️⃣Ultra High Overhead Pin Press 3x4🔸2...

Tue Feb 19, 2019
Pulling Tight

Pulling Tight

From the initiation of the pull through the lockout, keep the lats TIGHT. Imagine pulling...

Mon Feb 18, 2019
Capacity

Capacity

At Westside we have both a battle rope and battle chain. These tools are typically...

Sun Feb 17, 2019
Strong Chain

Strong Chain

Max Effort Lower🔶Heading into this Monday by taking a page from our Strongman brethren, with...

Sat Feb 16, 2019
Row

Row

DB Rows. They’re a staple when it comes to back training, and everyone has there...

Fri Feb 15, 2019