Box Squats: Teaching You What a Real Squat Feels Like
Box squats force true depth and teach real hip mechanics. Westside built a dynasty around them — and not by accident.
Squats
The Paused Squat: Why Elite Lifters Live By This Variation
Pausing two seconds at the bottom of a squat strips out the stretch reflex and shows you what raw strength you really own.
Front Squat vs Back Squat: Different Lifts, Different Purposes
Front squats and back squats aren't substitutes. Front squat for quad dominance and upright posture; back squat for raw load tolerance.
Squat Variations: Back, Front, Goblet, Zercher — When to Use Each
Pick the squat variation that your structure and phase actually demand. Back squat isn't automatically correct — it's just the default.