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Throw Bo's

Throw Bo's

DB Press Change Up... For next Saturday's repetition method, give this a try. Each set...

Sun Dec 08, 2019
Simple Plan

Simple Plan

Dynamic Effort Lower Safety Bar Box Squat 5x5@50% 1RM-box = 1" below competition depth2" Deficit...

Sat Dec 07, 2019
What makes it

What makes it

Pulling weights like this doesn't happen by chance. Consistency and not avoiding weaknesses is key....

Fri Dec 06, 2019
Why Choose Westside Barbell

Why Choose Westside Barbell

There is only one reason to buy Westside gear. Those who know, know.

Thu Dec 05, 2019
ROM

ROM

Something most don't understand about reverse hypers... It's not necessarily about the ROM, but moreover...

Sun Dec 01, 2019
Bowing

Bowing

Max Effort Lower Bow Bar Bow Squat 1RM-box = competition depthBow Bar Box Squat 1x6-box...

Fri Nov 22, 2019
Hard Set

Hard Set

One of our more aggressive Dynamic Effort set-ups. Downward average (green) and strong (blue) bands...

Thu Nov 21, 2019
The Return

The Return

Return of the Tricep Challenge Ascending Giant Set-5 Board Close Grip Push-up x40-2 Board Close...

Wed Nov 20, 2019
Standards

Standards

The straight bar is THE standard. This is why we use a bevy of specialty...

Tue Nov 19, 2019
Lower Action

Lower Action

Dynamic Lower Giant Cambered Bar 10x3@50%-~150lbs of band-box = competition depthSumo Speed Pulls 10x1@40%-~200lbs bandATP...

Mon Nov 18, 2019
Way Back When

Way Back When

Before it was fabricated, the ATP or 'belt squat' as it was called at the...

Sun Nov 17, 2019
On a Role

On a Role

Everyone has a role to play. At Westside whether you're doing free weight or accommodating...

Sat Nov 16, 2019
What is Key

What is Key

Whether prehab or rest, recovery and recuperation between training sessions can be the deciding factor....

Fri Nov 15, 2019
Build the Top

Build the Top

Max Effort Upper (builder day) Straight Bar Bench 1x5-bench grip-work 5's from the bar, all...

Thu Nov 14, 2019
Pain Game

Pain Game

Pain is a part of the game. When it comes to training, pain is something...

Wed Nov 13, 2019
At a Deficit

At a Deficit

Deadlifts At Westside we rarely do them with competition ROM (aka standing on the floor,...

Tue Nov 12, 2019
Safety at the Bar

Safety at the Bar

The Safety Squat Bar is one of the most utilized bars at Westside. So much...

Mon Nov 11, 2019
A Better Morning

A Better Morning

Kneeling/seated good mornings This good morning variation is a great way to isolate the lower/mid/upper...

Sun Nov 10, 2019
Chain Crew

Chain Crew

The new 3 week wave setup: Giant Cambered Bar + 7 (20lb) chain each side...

Sat Nov 09, 2019
Back Bonus

Back Bonus

Extra Work for the MASS! Lat Pulldown 3x6-8 Seated Plate Loaded Machine Row 3x8-10 DB...

Fri Nov 08, 2019