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Westside Barbell, a renowned powerlifting gym, is known for its innovative methods for developing strength and power. This blog post dives into their unique approach to plyometrics, a training method used to enhance explosive leg strength in athletes.

Louie Simmons, a renowned powerlifting coach, shares his unique approach to squat training specifically designed for highly trained athletes (squatting 900lbs or more). This program focuses on developing two crucial aspects for a powerful squat: speed-strength and strength-speed.

The box squat is a variation of the traditional squat exercise that utilizes a box to control depth and potentially improve overall squat performance. Louie Simmons, a renowned powerlifting coach, is a big advocate for box squats, believing them to be a superior and safer alternative to regular squats. This blog post will delve into the benefits of box squats and how to perform them effectively.