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The Theory of Developing Maximal Strength

The Theory of Developing Maximal Strength

Remember, the heaviest weight that is lifted through a full range of joint motion cannot be greater than the strength at the weakest point. But adding more acceleration can break that so-called sticking point.

Mon Mar 12, 2018
The Need for G.P.P.

The Need for G.P.P.

In a broad sense G.P.P. is a balance of fitness for recovery and special strength training thru special small exercises. The small special exercises are for hypertrophy. Westside has 4 large workouts a week and 4 small workouts for recovery or building one or two muscle groups.

Thu Jan 25, 2018
Transfer of Exercises

Transfer of Exercises

Dr. Anatoly Bondarchuk has written much about the transfer of exercises.

His idea was that the general and directed exercises lead to sport specific exercises that lead to an improvement in the field events.

Tue Nov 07, 2017
About Us

About Us

What is Westside Barbell? Westside Barbell, founded by world-renowned strength and powerlifting coach, trainer and...

Mon Nov 06, 2017
How to Increase Explosive Strength

How to Increase Explosive Strength

Explosive strength is the ability to exert maximal force in minimal time. To develop explosive...

Mon Oct 30, 2017
Maximal Effort Benching

Maximal Effort Benching

Westside has had multiple men hold all bench world records.  How? A large part is...

Mon Oct 23, 2017
DE-Lowerbody-2017-10-20

DE-Lowerbody-2017-10-20

Powerlifting Crew Workout  Main Lifts - 5 sets of 5 reps of Cambered Bar and 4 sets of...

Fri Oct 20, 2017
ME-Upper-2017-10-18

ME-Upper-2017-10-18

Powerlifting Crew Workout Main Lift Bench against Monster bands and 2 sets of chains to...

Wed Oct 18, 2017
ME Lower-2017-10-16

ME Lower-2017-10-16

Warm Up Sled Drags - 2 - 4 plates for 6 trips of 60 yards Ultra...

Mon Oct 16, 2017
Speed Bench Workout

Speed Bench Workout

Westside’s speed bench is done on Saturday. Most think of this work as nine sets...

Mon Oct 16, 2017
Why

Why

Why?   I am constantly asked “Why does Westside do this or do that?” Why,...

Tue Oct 10, 2017
The Workout - Powerlifting Crew

The Workout - Powerlifting Crew

Warm Up Sled Drags - 2 - 4 plates for 6 trips of 60 yards...

Tue Sep 26, 2017
Episode 27 - Strong8 and IFBB Pro Seth Shaw

Episode 27 - Strong8 and IFBB Pro Seth Shaw

In this episode Louie Simmons and Tom Barry are joined by JJ Morris and Josh...

Tue Sep 26, 2017
Smart Strength Training

Smart Strength Training

Smart Strength Training   There are many things to know about strength training, but to...

Mon Sep 25, 2017
Geography 101

Geography 101

Travis Shaffer came to Westside from Seattle, Washington, to train and live after his training...

Mon Sep 25, 2017
Back Restoration

Back Restoration

Most lifters have some idea of how Westside trains.It is a ratio of 20 percent...

Tue Sep 12, 2017
Jason Coker Squat Program

Jason Coker Squat Program

Everyone knows that Jason Coker is one of the greatest bench pressers of all time....

Mon Aug 28, 2017
The Stretch Reflex

The Stretch Reflex

Dave Yarnell wrote a great tribute to the Culver City Westside Barbell club and its...

Thu Jul 27, 2017
The Seated Deadlift

The Seated Deadlift

When executing a sumo deadlift most beginners will start the pull by not pushing the...

Mon Jul 17, 2017
Sumo Deadlift

Sumo Deadlift

In the 1970s the sumo deadlift was a rarity. A lifter from Indiana called Carlos...

Mon Jul 17, 2017