Conventional Double KB Swing

Master the conventional double kettlebell swing, an underutilized exercise variation that combines explosive hip hinge mechanics with a narrower stance to deliver superior power development and cardiovascular conditioning compared to traditional kettlebell swings. This comprehensive guide breaks down proper technique, programming strategies, and training applications for this bilateral movement that challenges your posterior chain while improving athletic performance and functional strength. Whether you’re seeking to enhance explosive power output, build conditioning capacity, or strengthen your glutes and hamstrings, the conventional double kettlebell swing offers a versatile solution that bridges the gap between traditional kettlebell work and advanced athletic training.

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.