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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
Understanding

Understanding

As the bar is being lowered by creating a tighter upper back, the major facet...

Wed May 08, 2019
Headless

Headless

“Even a headless chicken can run fast.”-Louie SimmonsCoaches, if you want to make your athletes...

Tue May 07, 2019
Hip Pop

Hip Pop

Max Effort Lower1️⃣ATP Conventional Rack Pull 1RM-20% of your all time best deadlift (sumo or...

Mon May 06, 2019
Rarely

Rarely

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

Mon May 06, 2019
Husafell

Husafell

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

Sun May 05, 2019
Running Lame

Running Lame

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

Sat May 04, 2019
Before

Before

"Right before you adapt, you have to change."-Louie SimmonsRotate special exercises, but most importantly the...

Fri May 03, 2019
NFL GPP

NFL GPP

NFL GPP work for Skill Positions1️⃣Sled Work x6 Trips-1min rest after each trip-1 trip =...

Fri May 03, 2019
The Only Day

The Only Day

Day of Kings1️⃣Straight Bar Bench 1RM-bench grip2️⃣Wide Grip Straight Bar Bench 3x4-if 1RM is missed...

Thu May 02, 2019
Before Bars

Before Bars

Before the multitude of specialty bars for bench, there were only dumbbells. Pat Casey, the...

Thu May 02, 2019
Strongman

Strongman

Max Effort Lower1️⃣Axle Bar Deadlift 1RM-Sumo or Conventional (whichever is weaker)2️⃣ATP Good Morning 3x3-wearing back...

Wed May 01, 2019
Extra Dumb

Extra Dumb

At Westside we routinely do our Tuesday/Thursday extra workouts exclusively with DBs. On these weeks...

Wed May 01, 2019
Band Press

Band Press

Max Effort Upper1️⃣Straight Bar 1RM-against light bands-bench grip2️⃣Straight Bar 3x5-2 board-moderate grip-against light bands3️⃣Overhead Long...

Wed May 01, 2019
Conditioning

Conditioning

One of the biggest questions we get is how we condition athletes. It is no...

Tue Apr 30, 2019
Lower Body Tools

Lower Body Tools

Remember, there's a proper tool for every job. -for good mornings, the Bully Cambered Bar-for...

Mon Apr 29, 2019
Bench Progression

Bench Progression

Through the Conjugate Club we've received many questions regarding the 6x6, 8x8, and 10x10 progression...

Sun Apr 28, 2019
Chesty Press

Chesty Press

Max Effort Upper-for those missing at the bottom1️⃣5” Cambered Bench Bar 1RM-touch and go2️⃣Pause 5”...

Tue Apr 16, 2019
Tension

Tension

FAQsWe've received a good number of questions regarding the tension (lbs/kgs) of bands. The answer...

Sat Apr 13, 2019