Assisted Skater Squat

Master the challenging skater squat with this beginner-friendly assisted variation that uses TRX straps, resistance bands, or suspension training systems to build single leg strength and improve balance. This comprehensive guide breaks down the proper technique for assisted skater squats, helping you develop the unilateral strength needed to progress toward unassisted single leg squatting. Whether you’re training at home or in the gym, learn how to program this essential functional exercise for maximum results in building lower body strength and correcting muscle imbalances.

Inverse Curl

The Westside Barbell Inverse Curl stands as the most effective hamstring exercise you’ve probably never tried, offering a unique closed-chain training approach that builds bulletproof hamstrings while dramatically reducing injury risk for serious athletes. Unlike traditional leg curls that move your feet toward your body, this specialty equipment anchors your feet and forces your hamstrings to control your entire bodyweight, creating a biomechanically superior training stimulus that closely mimics real-world athletic demands. Discover why strength coaches consider this rare piece of equipment essential for developing explosive hamstring strength, improving sprint performance, and preventing the hamstring tears that sideline so many competitive athletes.