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Strong Back

Strong Back

Max Effort LowerDeadlift off 2" Mat 1RM-sumo OR conventional (whichever you are weakest at)5" Deficit...

Tue May 14, 2019
Morning Drive

Morning Drive

Talking about Good Mornings...If you are lagging in your pull off the floor, consider using...

Mon May 13, 2019
Need Speed

Need Speed

"If you slow down, you go down."-Louie SimmonsLearn to move weights fast. This is a...

Sun May 12, 2019
Mix Up

Mix Up

If you have the ability, keep machines in the mix. While they are not the...

Sat May 11, 2019
Bench Tools

Bench Tools

When it comes to the bench, you can't afford to use the wrong weapon...-for bottom...

Fri May 10, 2019
Rack em' Up!

Rack em' Up!

One of our go-to's in terms of top miss in the deadlift whether sumo or...

Fri May 10, 2019
A Life Quote

A Life Quote

"...your life is always measured how many vinyl banners you have on the wall...they fulfill...

Fri May 10, 2019
Raw Bench Pointers

Raw Bench Pointers

Raw bench set-up at Westside begins with these few steps:1️⃣Upper back/Shoulder blades tight/pinched together2️⃣Lats flexed...

Fri May 10, 2019
Why Safety?

Why Safety?

FAQs "Why do the lifters rarely use a Straight Bar for squats and benches?" Using...

Fri May 10, 2019
Lower Volume

Lower Volume

Dynamic LowerBow Bar Box Squat 5x5@50% 1RM-against bands-parallel boxPin #3 Banded Rack Pull 3x30sec-35% 1RM...

Fri May 10, 2019
Running Lame

Running Lame

"When you run with the lame, you develop a limp."-Louie SimonsMake sure your training partners...

Fri May 10, 2019
Understanding

Understanding

As the bar is being lowered by creating a tighter upper back, the major facet...

Wed May 08, 2019
Headless

Headless

“Even a headless chicken can run fast.”-Louie SimmonsCoaches, if you want to make your athletes...

Tue May 07, 2019
Hip Pop

Hip Pop

Max Effort Lower1️⃣ATP Conventional Rack Pull 1RM-20% of your all time best deadlift (sumo or...

Mon May 06, 2019
Rarely

Rarely

FAQs "Why do the lifters rarely use a Straight Bar for squats and benches?" Using...

Mon May 06, 2019
Husafell

Husafell

Dynamic LowerBow Bar Box Squat 5x5@50% 1RM-against bands-parallel boxPin #3 Banded Rack Pull 3x30sec-35% 1RM...

Sun May 05, 2019
Running Lame

Running Lame

When you run with the lame, you develop a limp."-Louie SimmonsMake sure your training partners...

Sat May 04, 2019
Before

Before

"Right before you adapt, you have to change."-Louie SimmonsRotate special exercises, but most importantly the...

Fri May 03, 2019
NFL GPP

NFL GPP

NFL GPP work for Skill Positions1️⃣Sled Work x6 Trips-1min rest after each trip-1 trip =...

Fri May 03, 2019
The Only Day

The Only Day

Day of Kings1️⃣Straight Bar Bench 1RM-bench grip2️⃣Wide Grip Straight Bar Bench 3x4-if 1RM is missed...

Thu May 02, 2019