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WSBB Blog: Reverse Hypers

WSBB Blog: Reverse Hypers

Whether you’re a powerlifter or an athlete, spine health is one of the most important...

Thu Sep 23, 2021
WSBB Blog: Jump Higher to Run Faster

WSBB Blog: Jump Higher to Run Faster

Tags: Hamstring, Deadlift, Sled As the Olympics wrap up, the track and field finals are upon...

Mon Sep 20, 2021
WSBB Blog: Volume, Intensity, and The Conjugate Method

WSBB Blog: Volume, Intensity, and The Conjugate Method

Tags: Max Effort, Conjugate System, Deadlift   The proper balancing of volume and intensity is...

Fri Sep 17, 2021
WSBB Blog: Strong Theory, Weak Application

WSBB Blog: Strong Theory, Weak Application

Tags: History, Conjugate Method, Squat   In the world of social media, new coaches arrive...

Mon Sep 13, 2021
WSBB Blog: In Season Conjugate Training for Football

WSBB Blog: In Season Conjugate Training for Football

Tags: GPP, Grip, Deadlift Weight training has been considered a vital part of a football...

Fri Sep 10, 2021
WSBB Blog: Guide to the Westside Light, Average, and Strong Bands

WSBB Blog: Guide to the Westside Light, Average, and Strong Bands

Tags: Speed-strength, Hamstrings, TricepsWhen you are on the path to becoming as physically strong as...

Tue Sep 07, 2021
WSBB Blog: Lift Heavy, Get Huge, Hit More Homeruns

WSBB Blog: Lift Heavy, Get Huge, Hit More Homeruns

Tags: GPP, Hockey, MMA   Baseball season is in full swing, and with the increased...

Fri Sep 03, 2021
WSBB Blog: Riding the Recovery Wave

WSBB Blog: Riding the Recovery Wave

Tags: GPP, Hamstring 101, Grip   Powerlifting is a sport that requires the body to...

Tue Aug 31, 2021
WSBB Blog: Guide to Westside Minibands

WSBB Blog: Guide to Westside Minibands

Tag: Speed-strength, Squat, Grappling Initially introduced to the athletic training world by Coach Dick Hartzell,...

Fri Aug 20, 2021
WSBB Blog: Fix Your Deadlift Weakness

WSBB Blog: Fix Your Deadlift Weakness

Tags: Hamstrings, Grip, Conventional Deadlift The deadlift is one of the most simple exercises in execution,...

Tue Aug 17, 2021
WSBB Blog: Fix Your Bench Weakness

WSBB Blog: Fix Your Bench Weakness

Tags: Triceps, Back, GPP The bench press is one of the more complex powerlifting movements. It...

Fri Aug 13, 2021
WSBB Blog: Fix Your Squat Weakness

WSBB Blog: Fix Your Squat Weakness

Tag: Hamstring, Squat 101, Mentality Designing a training program for the squat is extremely simple...

Tue Aug 10, 2021
WSBB Blog Gold Medal Grappling

WSBB Blog Gold Medal Grappling

Tags: Squat, Endurance, GPP The Olympics are in full swing, and with that, grapplers from around...

Sat Aug 07, 2021
WSBB Blog: Primary Accessory Exercises for the Deadlift

WSBB Blog: Primary Accessory Exercises for the Deadlift

In the mind of the average strength coach, you must constantly train competition specific movements in order...

Tue Aug 03, 2021
WSBB Blog: Get The Most Out of Your Westside Bands

WSBB Blog: Get The Most Out of Your Westside Bands

Tags: Hamstring, Grip, Conditioning At Westside Barbell, we have the luxury of having access to...

Tue Jul 27, 2021
2021 Metal Milita Summer Smackdown

2021 Metal Milita Summer Smackdown

Tags: Squat, Bench, Deadlift Jeremy Smith blew up the 123 World Squat and Bench Records...

Thu Jul 22, 2021
WSBB Blog: Primary Accessory Exercises to Increase Pressing Power

WSBB Blog: Primary Accessory Exercises to Increase Pressing Power

Tags: Sled, Hockey, Speed-strength The bench press is one of the most difficult lifts to...

Tue Jul 20, 2021
WSBB Blog: Hamstring Training 101

WSBB Blog: Hamstring Training 101

Tags: Deadlift, GPP, Squat When it comes to powerlifting training, few muscle groups play as important...

Fri Jul 16, 2021
WSBB Blog: Summer Outdoor Conditioning

WSBB Blog: Summer Outdoor Conditioning

Summertime is now upon us, and with the increased temperatures and sunny weather it is...

Tue Jul 13, 2021
WSBB Blog: Overcoming Common Sticking Points in the Deadlift

WSBB Blog: Overcoming Common Sticking Points in the Deadlift

Tags: Knockout power, Speed-Strength, Cardio One of the most celebrated lifts, having a strong deadlift...

Fri Jul 09, 2021