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Millions

Millions

"I've seen people with million dollar bodies and 10 cent brains."-Louie SimmonsFor your body to...

Sun May 19, 2019
Holding Locked

Holding Locked

At Westside we routinely work the lockout of the pull. A rarely performed variation is...

Sat May 18, 2019
Tracking

Tracking

Track Everything.At Westside, the balance of volume is key.For Max Effort, Intensity is high, volume...

Sat May 18, 2019
Boxing

Boxing

Remember:Box Height is paramount.At Westside we train to a box set to parallel or 1"...

Fri May 17, 2019
Angles

Angles

Remember, vary the angle of the press. Hitting new and different ranges of motion on...

Fri May 17, 2019
Chuck V's Secret.

Chuck V's Secret.

We do good mornings on a regular basis. Here are some pointers of why and...

Thu May 16, 2019
Bench Lockout

Bench Lockout

One of our most frequently used variations for the bench (for those whom compete geared...

Wed May 15, 2019
Weak Bottoms

Weak Bottoms

If you are weak out of the bottom of the pull(whether sumo or conventional), try...

Wed May 15, 2019
Band v Chain

Band v Chain

FAQs "Would you guys rather use chains or bands for squats?" While both have their...

Tue May 14, 2019
Strong Back

Strong Back

Max Effort LowerDeadlift off 2" Mat 1RM-sumo OR conventional (whichever you are weakest at)5" Deficit...

Tue May 14, 2019
Morning Drive

Morning Drive

Talking about Good Mornings...If you are lagging in your pull off the floor, consider using...

Mon May 13, 2019
Need Speed

Need Speed

"If you slow down, you go down."-Louie SimmonsLearn to move weights fast. This is a...

Sun May 12, 2019
Mix Up

Mix Up

If you have the ability, keep machines in the mix. While they are not the...

Sat May 11, 2019
Bench Tools

Bench Tools

When it comes to the bench, you can't afford to use the wrong weapon...-for bottom...

Fri May 10, 2019
Rack em' Up!

Rack em' Up!

One of our go-to's in terms of top miss in the deadlift whether sumo or...

Fri May 10, 2019
A Life Quote

A Life Quote

"...your life is always measured how many vinyl banners you have on the wall...they fulfill...

Fri May 10, 2019
Raw Bench Pointers

Raw Bench Pointers

Raw bench set-up at Westside begins with these few steps:1️⃣Upper back/Shoulder blades tight/pinched together2️⃣Lats flexed...

Fri May 10, 2019
Why Safety?

Why Safety?

FAQs "Why do the lifters rarely use a Straight Bar for squats and benches?" Using...

Fri May 10, 2019
Lower Volume

Lower Volume

Dynamic LowerBow Bar Box Squat 5x5@50% 1RM-against bands-parallel boxPin #3 Banded Rack Pull 3x30sec-35% 1RM...

Fri May 10, 2019
Running Lame

Running Lame

"When you run with the lame, you develop a limp."-Louie SimonsMake sure your training partners...

Fri May 10, 2019