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Extending

Extending

The back extension is a popular move at Westside. Keep in mind while many only...

Thu Feb 14, 2019
Future Method

Future Method

Lightened/Future Method Bench.1️⃣Lightened Method Bench 1RM-bench grip2️⃣Lightened Method Bench 3x3-use 2 board if 1RM is...

Wed Feb 13, 2019
Sketch

Sketch

When it gets sketch to go fast, don’t be afraid to slow it down. Using...

Tue Feb 12, 2019
Episode 36 - Louie Simmons talks with Dave Hoff

Episode 36 - Louie Simmons talks with Dave Hoff

In this episode brought to you by the conjugateclub.com, Louie Simmons sits down with Westside's resident...

Mon Feb 11, 2019
Rack Work for the Bench

Rack Work for the Bench

            Bill West’s Westside Barbell Club was years ahead of...

Mon Feb 11, 2019
All Together

All Together

As you set up to the bar, pull the shoulder blades/upper back TOGETHER.This will aid...

Mon Feb 11, 2019
The Same

The Same

“Just when your body has all the answers,change the questions”-Louie SimmonsAvoiding accommodation to an exercise/auxiliary...

Sun Feb 10, 2019
Suspension

Suspension

Suspended good mornings are a great way to increase back strength out of the bottom...

Sat Feb 09, 2019
Flooring

Flooring

Floor press is a MUST for those lagging at the top of the bench.Rotate a...

Fri Feb 08, 2019
ATP Pull

ATP Pull

A Max Effort Lower session using the ATP for y’all.1️⃣ATP Conventional Deadlift 1RM🔸45% 1RM straight...

Thu Feb 07, 2019
Possible

Possible

Yes. It is cold outside.Yes. There is ice and snow.These facts do not excuse you...

Wed Feb 06, 2019
Death

Death

Posterior Chain Challenge1️⃣Select your favorite max out song.2️⃣Load a Reverse Hyper of choice with 40%...

Tue Feb 05, 2019
Progressive Overload

Progressive Overload

            The first method of periodization used was Western Progressive...

Mon Feb 04, 2019
Eyes

Eyes

The eyes dictate where the body goes. When the motion of sitting BACK into the...

Mon Feb 04, 2019
Wide to Narrow

Wide to Narrow

“A wide squat will translate to a narrow, a narrow doesn’t necessarily translate to a...

Sun Feb 03, 2019
Thick Chest

Thick Chest

1️⃣Dynamic Bench 9x3🔸Bow Bar🔸3x3 close🔸3x3 moderate🔸3x3 wide grip🔸bands or chains2️⃣Bamboo Bar Bench 4x20🔸1st set bench...

Fri Feb 01, 2019
Progression

Progression

At Westside, while our dynamic lower squats traditionally run in 3 week waves, the pulls...

Thu Jan 31, 2019
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