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Backing it Up

Backing it Up

The first movement of the squat is a breaking on the hips BACK. This places...

Mon Jan 21, 2019
Facts

Facts

‘Strong people use their back, weak people use their legs.’-Louie SimmonsIf you’re strong, you’re strong.

Sun Jan 20, 2019
Get a Grip

Get a Grip

Never neglect grip training. At Westside we believe grip strength is best developed eccentrically. This...

Sat Jan 19, 2019
Ab Workout

Ab Workout

At Westside we do abs every time we go in the gym. As with all...

Fri Jan 18, 2019
War.

War.

Heading into the new year and new week with some strongman training for y’all we...

Thu Jan 17, 2019
Mistakes

Mistakes

‘Don’t f#%&k up.’-Louie Simmons90% of the time this is the last thing you’ll here from...

Wed Jan 16, 2019
Up and Out

Up and Out

Constantly strive to reach the ribcage UP not only while lowering the bar but ALSO...

Tue Jan 15, 2019
Building Jumping Power

Building Jumping Power

            Jumping is synonymous with all sports track and field...

Mon Jan 14, 2019
Quick Tip

Quick Tip

Quick deadlift training tip...Do you recall the first time using an actual deadlift bar? The...

Mon Jan 14, 2019
Sumo Tip

Sumo Tip

The eyes guide the head,The head guides the neck,And the neck guides the upper back.Keep...

Sun Jan 13, 2019
Simplicity

Simplicity

A little sled conditioning for y’all... 1️⃣Sled Drag x3 Continual Trips as Heavy as Possible🔸running...

Sat Jan 12, 2019
Keep in Check This...

Keep in Check This...

Keeping volume in check as a coach and/or athlete is one detail commonly overlooked. 🔸For...

Fri Jan 11, 2019
Illegal

Illegal

Below is a Max Effort session for all those looking to build the bottom of...

Thu Jan 10, 2019
Far Far Away

Far Far Away

Once you engage the ‘press’ of the barbell, push the body AWAY from the bar....

Wed Jan 09, 2019
Where You Stand

Where You Stand

🔸Straight Bar Box Squat 1RM-parallel box-this should be a retest for most🔸Straight Bar Box Squat...

Mon Jan 07, 2019
It's a Process

It's a Process

Day by day, set by set, brick by brick.As Rome was not built in a...

Sun Jan 06, 2019
Boarding School

Boarding School

Quick tip. Using boards work the dual threat of lockout from your mini-max(sticking point), but...

Sat Jan 05, 2019
Wearing Gear

Wearing Gear

‘If you’re going to play a contact sport, you need the right equipment. You don’t...

Fri Jan 04, 2019
A Cruel Twist

A Cruel Twist

Ascending Giant Set:1️⃣Incline DB Bench x15~30° incline2️⃣Flat Bench DB Flye x203️⃣Plate Raise x25-hip to eye...

Wed Jan 02, 2019
Breaking Training Plateaus

Breaking Training Plateaus

              Everyone has experienced a training plateau in one lift or another. Some can...

Tue Jan 01, 2019