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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
Podcast Episode 23

Podcast Episode 23

New Podcast Episode 23 - Training outside the groove In our new podcast studio Tom Barry...

Mon Jun 19, 2017
Westside Barbell Financing

Westside Barbell Financing

Finance Your Westside Barbell Purchase: Westside offers financing and lease programs to meet your business...

Wed May 31, 2017
The Westside Journey Continues Full Article

The Westside Journey Continues Full Article

                  The Culver City boys had changed...

Fri May 19, 2017
Goodbye to Dr. Squat

Goodbye to Dr. Squat

Many are called a legend but few can answer to it. Fred Hatfield was a...

Mon May 15, 2017
Forgotten Secrets of the Culver City Westside Barbell Club

Forgotten Secrets of the Culver City Westside Barbell Club

Everybody knows Louie and the Westside guys in Columbus, Ohio. The gym has its great...

Thu May 11, 2017
Athletic Talent

Athletic Talent

Vladimir Issurin PhD. If there is a method of determining who will, and who will...

Thu May 11, 2017
Episode 22 - The Weaknesses of a Weightlifter

Episode 22 - The Weaknesses of a Weightlifter

In this podcast Louie Simmons evaluates the strength of a weightlifter that just came and...

Mon Apr 24, 2017
South Pointe - Rock Hill Seminar Slides

South Pointe - Rock Hill Seminar Slides

Thank You again for attending our seminar. Please find all the relevant information below, -Tom...

Wed Apr 19, 2017
Know Your Bar

Know Your Bar

Tendonitis in the elbows… Before you go off the deep end flossing, and scraping, and...

Tue Apr 11, 2017
Maximal Effort Lower - April 10th 2017

Maximal Effort Lower - April 10th 2017

1-Deadlift Rack pull conventional stance (pin-1) Work up to 1 rep max on a deadlift...

Tue Apr 11, 2017