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Starting Conjugate: Box Squat Variations

Starting Conjugate: Box Squat Variations

The box squat is one of Westside Barbell's most frequently used lower-body exercise variations. We utilize the box squat and its variations during max effort training and dynamic effort lower every week. This exercise has helped both strength and conventional sports athletes improve absolute strength, explosive power, and work capacity. 

Fri Jul 26, 2024
Starting Conjugate: Dynamic Effort Squat Basics

Starting Conjugate: Dynamic Effort Squat Basics

Dynamic effort training, or "DE" training, is used to increase the rate of force development and accumulate additional volume in sport-relative multi-joint movements. At Westside, we use the dynamic effort method to improve our RFD for the squat, bench, and deadlift.

Fri Oct 21, 2022
Exercise Progression: The Barbell Squat

Exercise Progression: The Barbell Squat

The law of accommodation states that if an athlete wants to continue progressing in their training, the stimulus must change regularly. Athletes can achieve this in a few ways; by increasing the intensity and volume or by creating an exercise variation. It’s a simple concept and the most important law of training.

Tue Sep 13, 2022
Athletic Training Platform Conditioning

Athletic Training Platform Conditioning

As an athlete, one of the most beneficial traits you can improve is your conditioning. While this may seem obvious, many athletes train their conditioning to meet the baseline demands of their sport, leaving much room for improvement. 

Wed Aug 24, 2022
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