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The Theory of Developing Maximal Strength
What is Maximal Strength? The maximal strength of a muscle or a group of muscles in a given movement equals the highest external resistance an athlete can overcome...
The Need for G.P.P.
G.P.P. is a combination of strength endurance, speed, flexibility, and all matters of fitness. G.P.P. and S.P.P. (specialized physical preparation) will be sometimes inseparable. This is how Westside plans...
Transfer of Exercises
Dr. Anatoly Bondarchuk has written much about the transfer of exercises. His idea was that the general and directed exercises lead to sport specific exercises that lead to...
About Us
What is Westside Barbell? Westside Barbell, founded by world-renowned strength and powerlifting coach, trainer and author Louie Simmons, is more than a gym; it’s an honored hall filled...
How to Increase Explosive Strength
Explosive strength is the ability to exert maximal force in minimal time. To develop explosive strength and reactive ability you need to do two things. First, you must...
Maximal Effort Benching
Westside has had multiple men hold all bench world records. How? A large part is the max effort workouts. There are too many available for you to use...
DE-Lowerbody-2017-10-20
Powerlifting Crew Workout Main Lifts - 5 sets of 5 reps of Cambered Bar and 4 sets of chains -10 sets of 2 reps of doubled over mini bands sumo deadlift ...
ME-Upper-2017-10-18
Powerlifting Crew Workout Main Lift Bench against Monster bands and 2 sets of chains to a 1 board for a max. Accessory Exercises Heavy Dumbbells 3 sets of...
ME Lower-2017-10-16
Warm Up Sled Drags - 2 - 4 plates for 6 trips of 60 yards Ultra Supreme Reverse Hyper - 3 sets of 10 reps (Light) Main Movement Good...
Speed Bench Workout
Westside’s speed bench is done on Saturday. Most think of this work as nine sets of three reps using three different grips. Do three sets with the index...