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Leaving So Soon?

Leaving So Soon?

“He who leaves the temple ceases to learn.”-Louie Simmons

Sat Feb 23, 2019
Deep Chest

Deep Chest

Max Effort UpperBottom Miss1️⃣2.5” Cambered Bar Pause Bench 1RM-bench grip-don’t let the bar crush your...

Fri Feb 22, 2019
How to Skyrocket your Squat

How to Skyrocket your Squat

 Sineaid Corley, a USA bobsled athlete, was training at Westside while trying to make the...

Thu Feb 21, 2019
Lonely

Lonely

It’s a lonely road to the top. When it comes down to it, it’s those...

Thu Feb 21, 2019
Gainz

Gainz

‘You have to STRAIN to GAIN.’-Louie SimmonsIf you don’t strain through the last rep, your...

Wed Feb 20, 2019
Overhead for Overheard Gains

Overhead for Overheard Gains

Max Effort Upper1️⃣Ultra High Overhead Pin Press 1RM🔸straight bar🔸bench grip2️⃣Ultra High Overhead Pin Press 3x4🔸2...

Tue Feb 19, 2019
Pulling Tight

Pulling Tight

From the initiation of the pull through the lockout, keep the lats TIGHT. Imagine pulling...

Mon Feb 18, 2019
Capacity

Capacity

At Westside we have both a battle rope and battle chain. These tools are typically...

Sun Feb 17, 2019
Strong Chain

Strong Chain

Max Effort Lower🔶Heading into this Monday by taking a page from our Strongman brethren, with...

Sat Feb 16, 2019
Row

Row

DB Rows. They’re a staple when it comes to back training, and everyone has there...

Fri Feb 15, 2019
Extending

Extending

The back extension is a popular move at Westside. Keep in mind while many only...

Thu Feb 14, 2019
Future Method

Future Method

Lightened/Future Method Bench.1️⃣Lightened Method Bench 1RM-bench grip2️⃣Lightened Method Bench 3x3-use 2 board if 1RM is...

Wed Feb 13, 2019
Sketch

Sketch

When it gets sketch to go fast, don’t be afraid to slow it down. Using...

Tue Feb 12, 2019
Episode 36 - Louie Simmons talks with Dave Hoff

Episode 36 - Louie Simmons talks with Dave Hoff

In this episode brought to you by the conjugateclub.com, Louie Simmons sits down with Westside's resident...

Mon Feb 11, 2019
Rack Work for the Bench

Rack Work for the Bench

            Bill West’s Westside Barbell Club was years ahead of...

Mon Feb 11, 2019
All Together

All Together

As you set up to the bar, pull the shoulder blades/upper back TOGETHER.This will aid...

Mon Feb 11, 2019
The Same

The Same

“Just when your body has all the answers,change the questions”-Louie SimmonsAvoiding accommodation to an exercise/auxiliary...

Sun Feb 10, 2019
Suspension

Suspension

Suspended good mornings are a great way to increase back strength out of the bottom...

Sat Feb 09, 2019
Flooring

Flooring

Floor press is a MUST for those lagging at the top of the bench.Rotate a...

Fri Feb 08, 2019
ATP Pull

ATP Pull

A Max Effort Lower session using the ATP for y’all.1️⃣ATP Conventional Deadlift 1RM🔸45% 1RM straight...

Thu Feb 07, 2019