Why
Why? I am constantly asked “Why does Westside do this or do that?” Why, why, why! When asked “How did you come to the conclusion about training...
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The Workout - Powerlifting Crew
Warm Up Sled Drags - 2 - 4 plates for 6 trips of 60 yards Dual Pendulum Reverse Hyper® - 3 sets of 10 reps (Light) Main Movement...
Smart Strength Training
Smart Strength Training There are many things to know about strength training, but to stay focused you need to ask yourself some important questions. What are you...
Geography 101
Travis Shaffer came to Westside from Seattle, Washington, to train and live after his training had reached a plateau. His top squat was 750 pounds. His bench was...
Back Restoration
Most lifters have some idea of how Westside trains.It is a ratio of 20 percent barbell training with 80 percent small special exercises. This leads to a high...
Jason Coker Squat Program
Everyone knows that Jason Coker is one of the greatest bench pressers of all time. He holds world records at 181 of 771 pounds and at 198 of...
The Stretch Reflex
Dave Yarnell wrote a great tribute to the Culver City Westside Barbell club and its connections with the Columbus, Ohio, Westside club. There is, of course, a lot...
The Seated Deadlift
When executing a sumo deadlift most beginners will start the pull by not pushing the feet and knees out to the side, causing your hips to come up...
Sumo Deadlift
In the 1970s the sumo deadlift was a rarity. A lifter from Indiana called Carlos Luper was very good making 650 pounds with no gear. The great Japanese...
Westside Barbell Financing
Finance Your Westside Barbell Purchase: Westside offers financing and lease programs to meet your business or personal budget, credit profile, and purchasing goals. If you prefer to finance...
The Westside Journey Continues Full Article
The Culver City boys had changed my life with their advanced training methods. They helped others as well. A...
Goodbye to Dr. Squat
Many are called a legend but few can answer to it. Fred Hatfield was a true legend to many including myself. I first met Fred in the 1977...