Best Westside Barbell Podcasts (2024)

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Women's Pro Lacrosse Strength Training : Ally Kennedy #81 58:24

2d ago58:24

58:24

Join Tom Barry as he chats with Ally Kennedy, Pro Lacrosse Player and Westside Barbell Athlete. Learn about how she started lacrosse, what brought her to Westside, and the impact training at Westside has on her performance as an athlete Ally Kennedy is not only a top-tier professional lacrosse player but also an assistant coach for the Ohio State w…

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Training for Professional MMA: Myles Robinson #80 1:22:29

9d ago1:22:29

1:22:29

Join Tom Barry as he chats with Myles Robinson, Pro MMA fighter and Westside Barbell Athlete. Learn about his beginning in MMA, his start at Westside Barbell, and the trials & challenges he has overcome throughout his career Key Highlights: Myles Robinson's background and his training at Westside Barbell Insights into training for Professional MMA …

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How to Optimize Athlete Health: Doctor Shawn Bailey #79 1:17:00

16d ago1:17:00

1:17:00

Join Tom Barry as he chats with Dr. Shawn Bailey, the dedicated team physician at Westside Barbell and head of The Armory in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Bailey's primary care, physical therapy, and sports science expertise is crucial in optimizing athlete health and performance. Discover his journey, approach to sports medicine, and collaborative efforts w…

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How to Get Started with Conjugate Training - #78 59:13

23d ago59:13

59:13

Join Tom Barry and Burley Hawk as they break down the fundamentals of the Conjugate System and guide you in incorporating it into your training. Addressing common questions, they discuss when to start, appropriate warm-ups, exercise selection, and more. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your approach, this episode offers valuable insig…

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Should Athletes Train Conjugate #77 36:13

2M ago36:13

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Join Tom Barry and Burley Hawk as they delve into the versatility of the Conjugate System, exploring how it can be tailored to different sports, including golf. They discuss PGA-level golfers' unique challenges and the importance of specific training methods to enhance performance and coordination. This episode provides valuable insights into adapt…

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MMA Strength & Conditioning: Lance Palmer #76 2:03:04

5M ago2:03:04

2:03:04

In this episode, Tom Barry interviews professional MMA fighter Lance Palmer about the importance of balancing conditioning and strength training, especially for athletes preparing for competition. They delve into how training adaptations evolve with age and the significant impact on joints and overall strength. The conversation highlights the philo…

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Ep_30: Coffee Talk with Hunter Cook 1:37:07

6M ago1:37:07

1:37:07

In this episode, I sat down with @hunterfitness for what was supposed to be a series of short, Q&A posts. However, once we got going, we just kept going. As a result, we are releasing this as a full podcast! Some of the topics we discuss: Sport specific training, recent case studies, and training program alterations Programming for general populati…

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Ep_29: The Origin of Human Movement by Means of Natural Selection. 1:08:19

8M ago1:08:19

1:08:19

In this episode, I had the privilege of speaking at the Royal College of Chiropractic Sport Sciences of Canada (RCCSS) Move 2020 Virtual Conference: The psychological, biomechanical and neurophysiological implications of human movement. I discussed some foundational FRS® principles in our approach to injury management and athletic development. ⁣Top…

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Ep. 28: Managing the spine: Exploring blind spots in manual therapy and S&C. 1:22:21

9M ago1:22:21

1:22:21

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Michael Chivers to discuss our ongoing development of the FRS Spine Practitioner course. We touch upon back pain epidemiology, historic approaches to spine training, the shortcomings of spinal literature, the evolution of the bipedal spine, spinal anatomy and neurophysiology physiology, and other topics. This ep…

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Skateboarding and Strength: Neen Williams #75 48:11

9M ago48:11

48:11

In this episode, Tom Barry interviews professional skateboarder and fitness coach Neen Williams. They discuss how Neen balances his passion for skateboarding with the work it entails, sharing insights on setting and achieving new personal records (PRs) in training. Neen emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and staying motivated personal…

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Strongman at Westside, MMA Coaching, Onnit - Craig Bongelli - WSBB#74 1:37:17

10M ago1:37:17

1:37:17

Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: -Studio Sponsor: CLMS - https://clmslandscapes.com/ - The Butcher & Grocer: https://thebutcherandgrocer.com/ - Conjugate Tactical: https://conjugatetactical.com/ - The Conjugate Club: https://www.conjugateclub.com/ Craig Bongelli is a former professional strongman and is a highly experienced…

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Westside Style MMA Training, Muay Thai Champion, Double Knockout - WSBB #73 - Dorian Price 2:10:37

11M ago2:10:37

2:10:37

Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: -Studio Sponsor: CLMS - https://clmslandscapes.com/ - The Butcher & Grocer: https://thebutcherandgrocer.com/ - Conjugate Tactical: https://conjugatetactical.com/ - The Conjugate Club: https://www.conjugateclub.com/ Dorian Price is is a highly accomplished Muay Thai fighter and Coach. He foug…

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Beginner’s Guide To Conjugate: The Maximal Effort Method 15:08

12M ago15:08

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Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: -Studio Sponsor: CLMS - https://clmslandscapes.com/ - The Butcher & Grocer: https://thebutcherandgrocer.com/ - Conjugate Tactical: https://conjugatetactical.com/ - The Conjugate Club: https://www.conjugateclub.com/ Welcome to our new series "Beginner's Guide To Conjugate", where we'll go thr…

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Internship at Westside Barbell, Learning From Louie, Integrity - WSBB #72 - Jordan Syatt 1:26:18

1y ago1:26:18

1:26:18

Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: -Studio Sponsor: CLMS - https://clmslandscapes.com/ - The Butcher & Grocer: https://thebutcherandgrocer.com/ - Conjugate Tactical: https://conjugatetactical.com/ - The Conjugate Club: https://www.conjugateclub.com/ Jordan Syatt is a renowned health and fitness coach and is a record setting, …

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Beginner’s Guide To Conjugate - Introduction 21:43

1y ago21:43

21:43

Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: -Studio Sponsor: CLMS - https://clmslandscapes.com/ - The Butcher & Grocer: https://thebutcherandgrocer.com/ - Conjugate Tactical: https://conjugatetactical.com/ - The Conjugate Club: https://www.conjugateclub.com/ Welcome to our new series "Beginner's Guide To Conjugate", where we'll go thr…

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Ep. 27: Manage the system, not the symptoms. 1:56:15

1y ago1:56:15

1:56:15

In this episode Dr. Spina sits down with Sport Specialist Chiropractor, and FRS Instructor Dr. Michael Chivers to discuss the functional anatomy and clinical management of the shoulder girdle. However, as is usually the case, the conversation ends up following a number of important tangent topics, this time related to the overarching idea of system…

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Working with MMA Athletes, Stipe Miocic, being a Performance Coach and more.. -WSBB#71-Bobby Kaleal 1:37:35

1+ y ago1:37:35

1:37:35

Bobby Kaleal is an award-winning performance coach, entrepreneur, inventor, and keynote speaker who specializes in extracting greatness out of individuals, teams, and organizations. Drawing from his philosophy of Recognition, Educating, and Consistency (REC), Bobby helps individuals and companies reach their peak potential regardless of the situati…

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Professional Grappling, Pioneering Strength Training in BJJ, The Illusion of going ”All Out”-WSBB#70 1:27:45

1+ y ago1:27:45

1:27:45

Dante Leon is an accomplished Canadian grappler as well as a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Leon is widely recognized as one of the most talented athletes of his generation, a reputation earned while competing in the lower belt divisions of BJJ when he earned titles at important tournaments in the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (I…

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Conjugate for Tactical Training, Training Different Demographics & More, - Jason ”Gus” Gusic - WSBB#69 49:37

1+ y ago49:37

49:37

The concept of Conjugate Tactical predates our official launch in 2018 back nearly 10 years. Serving in a number of roles at Westside Barbell for nearly a decade, Conjugate Tactical’s founder “Gus” began to apply his knowledge of and application of the Westside Methods to address the increasing demands of the military personnel and first responders…

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Utilizing The Conjugate Method, Dedication To Athletes And More... - WSBB#68 -Brian Bott 1:55:13

1+ y ago1:55:13

1:55:13

Brian Bott is the owner and day to day operational Manager of Sports AdvantEdge and Edge Baseball. He has been a performance coach for over 20 years. He has a Masters Degree in Exercise Science from the University of North Dakota and is C.S.C.S. Certified. As an athlete Brian was a 4 year starter on the UW Oshkosh baseball team from 1993-1996- In t…

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Patience - Gary Benford - WSBB 67 1:09:03

1+ y ago1:09:03

1:09:03

Gary Benford is world record holding powerlifter and loyal member of the Westside Barbell Alumni. He starting training with Louie back in 590 Larcomb in the Late 70's and still competes to this day. Since the age of 50, Benford has broken 27 world records in the bench press, competing in five different powerlifting federations, in the age categorie…

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”Adapt On The Fly” - Dustin Brancheau - WSBB#66 58:20

1+ y ago58:20

58:20

Dustin is the Owner/Special Strengths Coach of Advantedge Sports Marquette, MI. Dustin is well experienced and highly qualified coach, most notably completing a B.S. in Physical Education & Coaching from Northern Michigan University and the Westside Barbell Special Strengths Coach Certificate. Dustin has a diverse range of experience training athle…

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Ep. 26: The Scar Tissue I Wish You Saw 1:52:42

1+ y ago1:52:42

1:52:42

In this episode Dr. Spina sits down with Dr. John Saratsiotis Physiotherapist, Chiropractor, Biochemist, and lead FRS instructor to discuss a controversial topic in the world of manual therapy and injury management, namely the topic of soft tissue Fibrosis. What is it? How does it form? How does it affect force transmission and the many misconcepti…

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”At Least 3” - Gerry 0 - WSBB#65 41:48

1+ y ago41:48

41:48

On today's podcast we have the man, the myth, the legend that is Gerry O. A true Westsider, he is known loyal training partner and equally powerful motivator, throughout his tenure at Westside, he introduced a cast of characters and lifters to the gym, including an infamous one known as "The Ninja". Tom and Gerry talk about his time in the club, hi…

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Training Always Evolves - George Halbert & Tony Ramos - WSBB#65 1:24:18

1+ y ago1:24:18

1:24:18

On today's podcast we have George Halbert and Tony Ramos. George Halbert is the most decorated bencher in Westside History, breaking 11 All-Time World records over 3 weight classes during his tenure at the gym. Known for his innovative training style and constant pursuit more effective training, his work with Louie hugely contributed to the develop…

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Q’n’A with Louie Simmons - WSBB #64 52:21

1+ y ago52:21

52:21

There is a special format for today's episode. The production team here at Westside, while working on upcoming projects, recovered unaired Q'n'A files with Louie. In this episode, we have content from Louie covering a diverse range of topics in is unique and informative style. 00:00 INTRO 00:58 IMPROVING THE START OF THE DEADLIFT 03:56 NECK TRAININ…

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”God Damn Chicken Hawk” - Chicken Hawk - WSBB #63 48:42

1+ y ago48:42

48:42

Today's guest on the podcast is Chicken Hawk, another valued member of Westside History. We go through CH's start at Westside in late 90's, the training crewe at the Time and mainy stories from his tenure at Westside 00:00 INTRO 00:28 CH MEETING LOUIE, BEGINNING AT WESTSIDE 04:16 ORIGINS OF "CHICKEN HAWK" 06:48 CHARACTERS IN THE GYM 09:14 EXPERIMEN…

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Functional Range Conditioning - DR. ANDREO A. SPINA & John Quint - WSBB #62 1:33:06

1+ y ago1:33:06

1:33:06

Dr. Andreo A.Spina holds a Bachelor of Kinesiology degree from McMaster University. He later graduated with summa cum laude and clinic honors from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College as a Doctor of Chiropractic. He then completed a two-year post-graduate fellowship in Sports Sciences. He is the creator of the Functional Range Release (FR)® s…

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Ep.25: Bonus - A chat with John Quint at Westside Barbell 1:21:42

1+ y ago1:21:42

1:21:42

John Quint and I recently visited Tom Barry, Chief Operations Officer of Westside Barbell, and we’ll be co-releasing that episode in the coming weeks. For this podcast, John and I took the opportunity to sit down to discuss John’s history at WSBB and his relationship with Louie Simmons who was a pioneer in developing world, record- breaking strengt…

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Return Of The Newark Boys - Josh Gutridge, Joe Bayless, Tim Harold & Zach Cole - WSBB#61 53:16

1+ y ago53:16

53:16

On today's episode of the podcast we catch up with the Newark Boys. All highly accomplished lifters and loyal members of Westside. They discuss going to Westside, training with Louie and the crew, competing and much more. 00:00 - INTRO 00:24 - STARTING AT WESTSIDE 18:02 - NEWARK AT WESTSIDE 27:03 - COE, GRITTER & THE NIGHT CREW 38:32 - PROUD MOMENT…

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Always Analyze, Never Criticize - Gary Sanger - WSBB#60 1:17:41

2y ago1:17:41

1:17:41

Gary Sanger is an integral member of Westside History and began training under Louie back at the Garage of 590 Larcomb in the late 70's. He's a highly accomplished powerlifter and has made many great achievements in his tenure in the sport. Gary helped Louie lay the foundations of the Conjugate System, both constantly analysing their training and r…

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Q’n’A with Laura Phelps - WSBB#59 1:17:09

2y ago1:17:09

1:17:09

Laura Phelps-Stackhouse currently holds 5 all-time world records, has the #1 total, by formula, across all weight classes, and is the first female to total 11x Bodyweight. Laura is an accomplished coach, actively training lifters through Queen Bee Power. https://www.queenbeepower.com/ 00:00 INTRO 01:39 ORGANIZING MEETS 12:42 COACHING GPP 34:31 THE …

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Ep. 24: Everything you wanted to know about ‘exercise’ but were afraid to ask. 1:57:36

2y ago1:57:36

1:57:36

In this episode I sit down with FRS Instructor Josh Halbert for a philosophical discussion about the concept of “exercise”. We discuss the merits of using an evolutionary perspective to view exercise, modern approaches to physical training, inherent problems with current approaches, and how to reframe intentions and results through training. Other …

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It’s a Marathon, not a Sprint - Jason Coker - WSBB #58 1:19:31

2y ago1:19:31

1:19:31

Jason Coker is a professional powerlifter and coach, whom during his tenure at Westside Barbell broke multiple world records. Outside of lifting, he is well known for being brutally honest, incredibly loyal and one of the most entertaining and genuine characters to come through Westside in the last 10 years 00:00 INTRO 00:18 WHEN DID JASON START PO…

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The Newark Boys - Josh Gutridge & Joe Bayless - WSBB #57 1:30:52

2y ago1:30:52

1:30:52

Josh Gutridge & Joe Bayless, aka "The Newark Boys", began training at Westside Barbell in the late 90's back when the gym was located on Demorest Rd. They have been important members of westside history and the development of the Conjugate method. 00:00 INTRO 01:22 JOSH'S START AT WESTSIDE 04:13 JOE'S START AT WESTSIDE 08:52 JOSH'S FIRST PUSH PULL …

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Westside Barbell Podcast #56 - Bill Whittaker & Jim Seitzer 1:15:38

2y ago1:15:38

1:15:38

Bill and Jim were a part of the original crew that trained under the guidance of Louie. Bill was Louie's first training partner back in the when Louie trained in his basement. Jim is also the Founder of Bandbell, a company that specializes in O.K.E. training equipment such as the Earthquake and Rhinoflex series of bars. Checkout Bandbell Here. http…

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Ep. 23: Anatomy Tells A Story 1:57:15

2y ago1:57:15

1:57:15

In this podcast, I sit down with FRS Master Instructor Dr. Michael Chivers for a technical discussion about the evolutionary perspective of anatomy with special attention on the hip joint. We explore how evolutionary pressures forged anatomical structures and their influence on the biomechanics of joints and how the FRS Bioflow model differs from t…

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Westside Barbell Podcast #55 - Combat Sports Q’n’A 29:17

2y ago29:17

29:17

In this episode, Tom and Loper sit down to answer your questions on training for Combat Sports Timesstamps 00:00 intro 00:27 In-season Wrestling Training 01:53 Ab Movemnt for MMA 03:30 Day 3 for a Condensed Conjugate Progam 04:17 Does Dana Know? 05:07 What type of Strengths to address and when? 07:20 How ot increase explosiveness 08:20 Whay are MMA…

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Ep. 22: Programming for a Retired Athlete: Case Study. 1:30:18

2y ago1:30:18

1:30:18

In this episode Dr. Spina sits down with FRS Master Instructor Hunter Cook to discuss case study of a retired professional baseball pitcher. Though an FRS lens, Hunter and Dre discuss how this athlete’s training was managed over time with reference videos and photos of his progress. Topics covered in the conversation include: The pathophysiological…

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Westside Barbell Podcast #54 - Laura Phelps & Tony Ramos 1:26:51

2y ago1:26:51

1:26:51

Laura Phelps-Stackhouse currently holds 5 all-time world records, has the #1 total, by formula, across all weight classes, and is the first female to total 11x Bodyweight. She is a shining example of Westside and it's legacy. Aside from achieving G.O.A.T. status, Laura is an accomplished coach, actively training lifters through Queen Bee Power. Ton…

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Ep. 21:(Bonus) Case Discussion 38:56

2y ago38:56

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In this bonus episode we listen in on a meeting between Dr. Spina and FRS instructors John Quint and Dewey Nielsen as they discuss a variety of topics surrounding two cases of Jiu Jitsu athletes with very different backgrounds. Topics covered in the conversation include the cultivation of absolute strength in non-absolute strength sport athletes; h…

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Westside Barbell Podcast #53 - Chuck, Markus, Dom and Tom 1:18:19

2y ago1:18:19

1:18:19

This is special episode of the podcast as it's the first podcast recorded inside the gym of Westside Barbell. The guests for today's podcast couldn't be more appropriate for this occasion: Chuck Vogelpohl: Other than Louie himself, Chuck V is probably the most associated name with Westside Barbell. A living legend of Westside history, as well as se…

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Ep 20: The Volume Problem 1:47:09

2y ago1:47:09

1:47:09

Volume has largely been viewed as an endlessly positive quality to pursue in current strength and conditioning protocols. However, “more” doesn’t alway equal “better”. In this episode, Dr. Spina sits down with FRS Instructors John Quint and Dr. Michael Chivers to discuss programming and volume issues in training. What are the downsides of pursuing …

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Westside Barbell Podcast #52 Q&A with Tom and Loper 36:26

2y ago36:26

36:26

In this episode of the podcast, Tom and Loper go over your questions submitted from Instagram Some of the topics covered include: - Westside and The Future - Training and Programming - Louie and Westside 00:00 Intro 01:30 Warm Ups 03:35 Speed Bench without bands or chains 06:55 Programming Jumps 10:05 Who's in Charge? 11:28 Louie's way of teaching …

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Episode 19: Load Management and Injury Prevention 41:24

2y ago41:24

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LOAD > CAPACITY = INJURY. Using this simple equation as a starting point, Dr. Spina explores the idea of Load Management in professional athletics. Specifically, he discusses how a shift in focus to tissue specific training can hedge an athlete's tissue capacity against the increasing loading demands that occur over their career. Topics covered inc…

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Ep.18: Why does your back still hurt? 1:18:39

2y ago1:18:39

1:18:39

In this episode Dr. Spina discusses the management of low back pain and what may be missing from your treatment and/or rehabilitation strategy. Topics include the evolutionary anatomy of the spine, the importance of re-establishing segmental spinal motion, the misunderstandings regarding neutral spine, the need for specificity in treatment and trai…

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Westside Barbell Podcast #51 - Coe & Gritter, The Night Crew 1:30:29

2y ago1:30:29

1:30:29

Bob Coe and Jeff "Gritter" Adams ran the Night Crew at Westside for many years. Coe initially came to Westside in 1979, alongside Matt Dimmel while Gritter started in 1994. after being invited to train there by Louie. Their development of Night Crew and the resulting achievements became an integral part to the legacy of Westside Barbell and Louie's…

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Westside Barbell Podcast #50 - Jim Seizter, The First Member 1:11:00

2y ago1:11:00

1:11:00

Jim Seitzer has an elite total of 1824.3 and is a former Mr. USA. Jim was a founding member of Westside Barbell, training under Louie back in the Basement Days through various inceptions of Westside. He is also the Founder of Bandbell (https://www.bandbell.com/), a company that specializes in O.K.E. training equipment such as the Earthquake and Rhi…

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BONUS EPISODE: FRS Internal Strength Model® Roundtable 1:37:57

2+ y ago1:37:57

1:37:57

In this episode Dr. Spina, along with his fellow FRS lead instructors Dr. Michael Chivers, John Quint, and Dewey Nielsen, takes a deep dive into the new Functional Range Systems Internal Strength Model. The conversation covers the evolution of strength training, the distinction between training for strength vs skill in high level athletics, contras…

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Westside Barbell Podcast #49 - The Deadlift 56:49

2+ y ago56:49

56:49

Louie and Tom answer your questions on the deadlift in this episode. Regarded as the king of all lifts, the deadlift is an essential exercise. Topics Covered include: -Speed Work -Essential Muscle Groups -Common Weaknesses Deadlifting 00:00 Intro 00:09 LOUIE WANTS YOU 01:10 Podcast Start 01:22 The Importance of developing the back, glutes and hamst…

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