Browsing: strengthtraining

Louie Simmons, a legendary powerlifting coach and founder of Westside Barbell, is renowned for his innovative methods. This blog post dives into his six-week sample bench press program, designed to build explosive power and raw strength.

Building a stronger bench press requires dedication and strategic training methods. This blog post explores the loading for repetition technique, emphasizing work to failure to push your limits and experience significant gains.

The quest for a bigger, stronger bench press is a constant battle for powerlifters. While raw strength is essential, incorporating explosive and speed-based training techniques can take your benching to the next level. This blog post dives into various speed work methods employed by Westside Barbell, a renowned powerlifting powerhouse.

Westside Barbell, home to elite powerlifters, adopts a distinctive training strategy that diverges from conventional methods, which typically include designated off-seasons. Instead, Westside champions a year-round training regimen. This blog post explores their innovative philosophy, shedding light on how they consistently foster progress and develop well-rounded athletes, even during the off-season.

The deadlift is a compound exercise powerhouse, engaging multiple muscle groups for full-body strength development. However, executing it correctly makes all the difference. Here’s a breakdown of key tips for both conventional and sumo deadlift styles.

The bench press may seem straightforward, but there are nuances that can significantly impact your performance and protect you from injury. Here’s a breakdown of advanced techniques to maximize your bench press.

Traditional squats are commonly viewed as a multi-joint movement heavily focused on knee extension. However, this perspective might be limiting your potential and even increasing injury risk. Let’s break down a more efficient and powerful squatting technique that emphasizes hip flexion and spinal stability.

Hitting a wall in your strength training? Struggling to see progress? If you’re looking to break through plateaus and accelerate your strength gains, consider incorporating bands and chains into your routine. This blog post explores how these tools can prolong maximal force production and enhance the effectiveness of your barbell training.

Explosive strength, the ability to generate maximum force rapidly, is a crucial ingredient for athletes across various disciplines. This blog post dives into the world of explosive strength, exploring:

Isometric strength training may sound like a relic of the past, but this powerful method has a lot to offer modern powerlifters and athletes from various disciplines. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the world of isometrics, exploring: