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Back Day

Back Day

At Westside, we train our backs in some capacity every time we step in the...

Sun Dec 23, 2018
Lb to Lb

Lb to Lb

‘Weight is weight’ -Louie SimmonsWhile many get OCD over mismatched plates, you have to remember,...

Sat Dec 22, 2018
Honing In

Honing In

As a coach and/or as an athlete, one is on a constant search for the...

Fri Dec 21, 2018
Honing In

Honing In

As a coach and/or as an athlete, one is on a constant search for the...

Fri Dec 21, 2018
Why Mono?

Why Mono?

Some say utilizing a monolift is cheating. Welp, this is what we say:1️⃣They encourage teamwork...

Thu Dec 20, 2018
Veal

Veal

‘Calves are important’-Louie SimmonsYes, we do indeed have a seated calf machine. They are more...

Wed Dec 19, 2018
More Ass

More Ass

A weak lockout means weak glutes. Rack pulls are a staple at Westside, whether for...

Tue Dec 18, 2018
Cryoxcel Cryotherapy

Cryoxcel Cryotherapy

  Cryoxcel is a new cryotherapy manufacturer that produces top of the line cryotherapy units...

Mon Dec 17, 2018
Monday Special

Monday Special

Keep in mind, one of the best exercises one can do for overall strength is...

Mon Dec 17, 2018
Unique Lats

Unique Lats

The back is an unique muscle group. It must be trained from a multitude of...

Sun Dec 16, 2018
Math...oy

Math...oy

If you want the best results, you must put forth your best effort. Omitting the...

Sat Dec 15, 2018
Power #s

Power #s

Many underestimate how invaluable power racks are to a true Westside Conjugate strength facility. Every...

Fri Dec 14, 2018
November 2018

November 2018

November 2018 Why The Need For A Deadlift March 2018

Thu Nov 01, 2018
Raising Volume

Raising Volume

            There are several methods that can be used to...

Thu Nov 01, 2018
The Need for a Deadlift        

The Need for a Deadlift        

  Years ago they would say the meet doesn’t start until the bar hits the...

Thu Nov 01, 2018
Why

Why

I am constantly asks “Why does Westside do this or do that?” Why, why, why!...

Thu Nov 01, 2018
Got Training Questions?

Got Training Questions?

Do you Have Training Questions? Tom BarryWestside Barbell General Manager. All Training Questions can be...

Tue Oct 30, 2018
WSBBP-E30 - Low Back Pain Syndrome

WSBBP-E30 - Low Back Pain Syndrome

The Westside Barbell Podcast Episode 30 - Low Back Pain Syndrome    Tom Barry:                    Welcome...

Thu Oct 11, 2018
Special Strengths Certificate Exam Preparation Area

Special Strengths Certificate Exam Preparation Area

Exam Handbook  Practice Exam Questions    Start Your Exam Exam Entry Link

Tue Oct 09, 2018
Westside Mass Production

Westside Mass Production

Westside Mass Production  Westside is famous for its Max Effort (M-E) workout and using the...

Mon Sep 10, 2018