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THE SQUAT

THE SQUAT

After moving to Westside, A.J. Roberts has improved his squat from 1008 to 1140 pounds...

Thu Oct 13, 2016
DEADLIFT TRAINING

DEADLIFT TRAINING

Although we have never had a Benny or an Andy or for that fact a...

Thu Oct 13, 2016
CONJUGATE TRAINING METHOD™ - Circa 2013

CONJUGATE TRAINING METHOD™ - Circa 2013

When lifters repeatedly use the same simple method of training to raise their strength level,...

Thu Oct 13, 2016
EXPLOSIVE LEG STRENGTH

EXPLOSIVE LEG STRENGTH

When most people look at Westside training protocols, they automatically think of powerlifting. But the...

Thu Oct 13, 2016
STRENGTH TRAINING 101

STRENGTH TRAINING 101

When it comes to training effectively to achieve a maximal level of strength, there are...

Thu Oct 13, 2016
INCREASING EXPLOSIVE STRENGTH AND REACTIVE METHOD THROUGH PLYOMETRICS

INCREASING EXPLOSIVE STRENGTH AND REACTIVE METHOD THROUGH PLYOMETRICS

Shock training or plyometrics is developed by a sudden stretch preceding any voluntary effort. Kinetic...

Thu Oct 13, 2016
RAW BENCHING

RAW BENCHING

I am often asked how to get a big raw bench. I was a Top...

Thu Oct 13, 2016
TRAINING MISTAKES PART 1

TRAINING MISTAKES PART 1

Westside Barbell receives lots of calls and emails seeking lifting advice: from technique, to periodization,...

Thu Oct 13, 2016
PROFESSIONAL HEALTH CARE REVERSE HYPER (RESTORE AND INCREASE BACK HEALTH)

PROFESSIONAL HEALTH CARE REVERSE HYPER (RESTORE AND INCREASE BACK HEALTH)

Introduction by Louie Simmons Reverse Hyper™ CURRENT ACTIVE PATENTS 6491607(b2 – (2002) 7435207-(2007) 7473212-(2009) 8,529,413-(2013)...

Thu Oct 13, 2016
OLYMPIC LIFTING DEBACLE

OLYMPIC LIFTING DEBACLE

It was good to read Ed Bakers and John Coffee’s commentary on my “debacle”. I...

Thu Oct 13, 2016
CHUCK V

CHUCK V

Chuck V came to our Westside garage around 1983. He was just a kid and...

Thu Oct 13, 2016
LARRY PACIFICO

LARRY PACIFICO

It’s 2016 and this year marks the end of my first 50 years in powerlifting....

Thu Oct 13, 2016
STRENGTH TRAINING FOR WEIGHTLIFTING

STRENGTH TRAINING FOR WEIGHTLIFTING

Hello Westside Fans. This article is for our Olympic Weightlifting enthusiast. It is a sample...

Thu Oct 13, 2016
THE JERK

THE JERK

When training the jerk different means must be used to maximize the effectiveness of execution....

Thu Oct 13, 2016
OLYMPIC LIFTING DEBACLE

OLYMPIC LIFTING DEBACLE

It was good to read Ed Bakers and John Coffee’s commentary on my “debacle”. I...

Thu Oct 13, 2016
SQUATTING 600 POUNDS EASY

SQUATTING 600 POUNDS EASY

It takes proper technique, proper periodization, and special exercises (with correct selection) to fulfill your...

Thu Oct 13, 2016
JUMPING

JUMPING

I am always trying to overcome the force of gravity with a barbell or jumping....

Thu Oct 13, 2016
MAKING MISTAKES: PART II

MAKING MISTAKES: PART II

THE SQUATThe squat can cause one to make several mistakes, the most common being: not...

Thu Oct 13, 2016
BECOMING AN OLYMPIC LEVEL SPRINTER

BECOMING AN OLYMPIC LEVEL SPRINTER

What is required to be an Olympic level sprinter? First, one must have a top...

Thu Oct 13, 2016
How to Execute A Box Squat Correctly!

How to Execute A Box Squat Correctly!

You don’t see box squats commonly performed in the gym because the majority of even the most experienced lifters don’t know how to do a box squat correctly. 

I will now tell you everything you need to know to do box squats the correct way—the Westside way

-Louie Simmons

Thu Oct 13, 2016