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Less is More

Less is More

Less CAN in fact be more.As long as these 2 rules are followed:1️⃣The exercise/auxiliary is...

Sat Jan 26, 2019
Glutes!

Glutes!

When setting up for the pull, turn the toes slightly OUTWARD. This will enable a...

Sat Jan 26, 2019
25

25

Remember, accommodating resistance accounts for only ~25% additional weight at the TOP of the movement...

Fri Jan 25, 2019
Upper

Upper

Here’s a dynamic upper session we did a while back. It is targeted toward those...

Thu Jan 24, 2019
Versatile

Versatile

Dumbbells are one of the most versatile tools one can have in the gym. At...

Tue Jan 22, 2019
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