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How does one reach the top of powerlifting

How does one reach the top of powerlifting

How does one reach the top of powerlifting? First, you must possess all the strength...

Tue Oct 18, 2016
SPECIAL STRENGTH

SPECIAL STRENGTH

Do you know the importance of special strength development? What are the velocities of explosive...

Tue Oct 18, 2016
TEEN LIFTING

TEEN LIFTING

There has been much said about lifting and age. Everyone has their viewpoint. The United...

Tue Oct 18, 2016
ASSISTED ECCENTRICS

ASSISTED ECCENTRICS

Have you ever thought that ideas should be reversed? What if we were born with the...

Tue Oct 18, 2016
STATS

STATS

Stats are always important to success. All ball teams keep stats, and they are invaluable to...

Tue Oct 18, 2016
LOWER BACK TRAINING

LOWER BACK TRAINING

A weak man has a weak back and a strong man has a strong back....

Tue Oct 18, 2016
LOWER BACK TRAINING

LOWER BACK TRAINING

A weak man has a weak back and a strong man has a strong back....

Tue Oct 18, 2016
BENCH LOCKOUT

BENCH LOCKOUT

Have you been to a bench meet lately? There are a lot more misses than...

Tue Oct 18, 2016
QUEEN OF THE IRON GAME

QUEEN OF THE IRON GAME

When you think of great women powerlifters a few names pop up. Olesia Lafina of Russia...

Tue Oct 18, 2016
USING THE CONJUGATE SYSTEM

USING THE CONJUGATE SYSTEM

Westside has always used the conjugate method. I realized I could only squat, bench, or...

Tue Oct 18, 2016
Dynamic Effort Method™ - Circa 2009

Dynamic Effort Method™ - Circa 2009

The dynamic method is sometimes referred to as speed work. There are some who think...

Tue Oct 18, 2016
Maximal Effort Method™ - Circa 2009

Maximal Effort Method™ - Circa 2009

There are three methods of strength training. 1. Maximal effort method: lifting a maximal load...

Tue Oct 18, 2016
DEADLIFTING

DEADLIFTING

Westside has 15 members who deadlift more than 800 pounds, six women who have done...

Tue Oct 18, 2016
SQUAT THE KING LIFT

SQUAT THE KING LIFT

The squat is the king of all exercises. It builds strong legs and hips which helps...

Tue Oct 18, 2016
BENCH WORKOUTS

BENCH WORKOUTS

Westside has 30 members who bench more than 700 pounds and four who bench more...

Tue Oct 18, 2016
The Conjugate Method™

The Conjugate Method™

Foreward  The Conjugate System is the new "Hot" word when it comes to training systems right...

Tue Oct 18, 2016
SPECIALTY BARS

SPECIALTY BARS

What is the fastest and most economical way to build a powerlifting gym? First, you...

Tue Oct 18, 2016
DEADLIFT TRAINING

DEADLIFT TRAINING

Paul Childress said that a big squatter is not always a big deadlifter, but a...

Tue Oct 18, 2016
A.J. ROBERTS

A.J. ROBERTS

A.J. has traveled a long journey to find his true home at Westside Barbell. He...

Tue Oct 18, 2016
THE WESTSIDE BARBELL BELT SQUAT

THE WESTSIDE BARBELL BELT SQUAT

The Secret Weapon in Strength and Conditioning At Westside Barbell we are constantly asked what...

Tue Oct 18, 2016