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Tri's

Tri's

Dynamic UpperOverhead Sled Tricep Ext. x1/4miDynamic Bench 9x3@50% 1RM-1 20lb chain link per side per...

Sat Mar 30, 2019
This for That

This for That

Gotta know your tools.The Conjugate system relies on a constant rotation of stimulus (bars/accommodating resistance)...

Fri Mar 29, 2019
AR

AR

Let's take a minute to review and revisit accommodating resistance (AR) for the squat and...

Thu Mar 28, 2019
AR

AR

Let's take a minute to review and revisit accommodating resistance (AR) for the squat and...

Thu Mar 28, 2019
Balls

Balls

"No one has a crystal ball."-Louie SimmonsHave a plan, but remember to be flexible and...

Wed Mar 27, 2019
Arching for Bench

Arching for Bench

Max Effort Upper1️⃣Arch Bar 1RM-against single looped average bands2️⃣Arch Bar 3x4-against single looped average bands-upper...

Tue Mar 26, 2019
Arnold

Arnold

This past weekend we enjoyed an open house here at Westside Barbell. People came from...

Mon Mar 25, 2019
Individual Needs

Individual Needs

Everyone has their particular way of warming up for a lower body training session. At...

Sun Mar 24, 2019
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