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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
WSBB Blog: Overcoming Common Sticking Points in the Squat

WSBB Blog: Overcoming Common Sticking Points in the Squat

Tags: Squat 101, Conjugate system, Deadlifts Squatting is one of the most familiar human movements...

Tue Jul 06, 2021
WSBB Blog: Strength Athlete Cardio

WSBB Blog: Strength Athlete Cardio

In the world of strength sports, athletes are typically focused on attaining massive gains in...

Fri Jul 02, 2021
WSBB Blog: Strongman Training for the Powerlifter

WSBB Blog: Strongman Training for the Powerlifter

Tag: Strongman, Cardio, GPP Time to read: 3,5 min To the outsider, it is assumed...

Tue Jun 29, 2021
WSBB Blog: Overcoming Common Sticking Points in the Bench Press

WSBB Blog: Overcoming Common Sticking Points in the Bench Press

Tags: Neck training, Grip, Goodmornings Time to read: 3 min   The bench press is...

Fri Jun 25, 2021
WSBB Blog: Advanced Box Squatting

WSBB Blog: Advanced Box Squatting

Tags: Squat 101, Chains and Bands, Conjugate Method Time to read: 2,5 min   Westside...

Tue Jun 22, 2021
WSBB Blog: Common Conjugate Mistakes

WSBB Blog: Common Conjugate Mistakes

Tags: Squat 101, Tricep Training, Hamstring Training Time to read: 3 min The Conjugate Method...

Sat Jun 19, 2021
WSBB Blog: Be A Good Training Partner

WSBB Blog: Be A Good Training Partner

Tags: Conjugate Method, Squat, Speed Strength Time to Read: 2 min   In the world...

Tue Jun 15, 2021