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Westside Barbell Training

What is Westside Barbell Training? What is Westside Barbell training, or what even is Westside Barbell? In short, Louie Simmons was a powerlifter, inventor, and innovator in the world of strength training, almost as much of an extremist as you can get in that field. He started lifting scrap weights early, and from the 1970s […]

Interview: Fredrik “Freddie” Smulter

Multiple World Champion and World Record Holder in Bench Press Athlete Profile Name: Fredrik SmulterBorn: June 1983Height: 181 cmWingspan: 186 cmWeight: Approximately 130 kg (competed around 150 kg)From: Malax, Ostrobothnia, FinlandLives: Malax, Ostrobothnia, FinlandStarted strength training: 1997Started competing: 2000 (retired 2017)Favorite movies: The Unknown Soldier (latest version), The Shawshank Redemption Early Strength and First Competitions […]

Louie Simmons – Profile

Louie Simmons was born in Columbus, Ohio on October 12, 1947. It was a different time to grow up, and his father, based on what Louie himself described, was strict. Not cruel, but strict. He also had a sister, but he does not seem to have been very close to his family since he almost […]

Form, Style och Technique

Rickey Dale Crain was a phenomenal powerlifter in his time. He was also one of the strongest advocates for the importance of lifting well. That was one of the key factors behind his success. When it comes to these factors, there are of course several things that play a role. To make it easier to […]

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