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Westside Barbell X3 Training Academy

Train Like the World’s Strongest Athletes with Westside Barbell and X3

Build elite-level strength, power, and muscle using Westside Barbell’s world-renowned training methods without ever stepping into a gym.

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Craig bent row
Athlete Squat
Craig top of deadlift

Traditional Strength Training Has Limits.
Westside Barbell Shatters Them.

Westside Barbell has dominated strength sports for decades, producing over 140 world records, Olympic gold medalists, and world champions.

As pioneers of accommodating/variable resistance training, their methods are now standard in NFL strength programs and elite sports.

In 2017, Westside discovered Dr. John Jaquish’s work and recognized how his innovations in variable resistance training complemented their system.

By integrating X3, elite athletes gained a high-performance strength solution they could use outside of the WSBB gym, ensuring elite training while competing on global stages like the UFC, ONE Championship, and ADCC.

Westside Barbell’s Legacy of Strength & Innovation

Louie Simmons, Westside’s legendary founder, spent his life testing and refining the most effective strength-building methodologies in history. Now, that knowledge is being adapted for X3 users – giving you access to the same principles used by the strongest people on earth.

Over 50 years of world-class strength training

Founded by Louie Simmons in the 1970s, Westside Barbell’s legacy in the realm of strength and conditioning is unmatched. With numerous records, world champions, and innovations, Westside has transformed the landscape of strength training.

Over 50 years of world-class strength training

140+ world records shattered by Westside-trained athletes

Westside has broken more powerlifting world records than any country, and its results stand as the ultimate testament to the methodology's effectiveness.

140+ world records shattered by Westside-trained athletes

Strength training consultant for NFL teams, UFC fighters, Olympic champions, and top-tier rugby teams

The power of the Westside System extends far beyond powerlifting. Numerous professional teams, athletes, and Olympians utilize it to enhance their results and shatter the limits of human performance.

Strength training consultant for NFL teams, UFC fighters, Olympic champions, and top-tier rugby teams

Pioneers of accommodating (variable) resistance training (bands & chains), a core principle of X3

The first use of variable resistance as a method of strength training originated at Westside Barbell, which remains the world’s leading authority on the application of variable resistance for optimal performance.

Pioneers of accommodating (variable) resistance training (bands & chains), a core principle of X3

Proven by Champions

We’re launching an interactive training experience with Westside Barbell, giving you access to the movements, preparation, and strategies used by elite athletes. If you’re driven to be the best, this is for you.

Teams that have applied Westside Barbell variable resistance protocols:
Olympic gold medal winners
New England Patriots
Cleveland Browns
Dallas Cowboys
Seattle Seahawks
Green Bay Packers
Premier League’s Arsenal FC
UFC, Jiu-Jitsu, and boxing world champions
World strongest man competitors
World Powerlifting Organization (WPO) champions)
New Zealand All-Blacks
Other top-five rugby teams in the world.
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“Training at Westside has helped me realize my capabilities are much more than I could have ever imagined. While constantly pushing myself through physical and mental barriers, I’ve tapped into a level of training I have never put myself through before. My training at Westside has me feeling the most prepared I’ve ever been for my upcoming professional season.”

Ally Kennedy
Ally Kennedy
Team USA Box Lacrosse World Champion
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“7 years of pass rushing and edge setting in the NFL doesn’t happen by accident. I took my craft seriously. As a student of the game it was no coincidence to end up at Westside. I can thank Westside's methodology, especially the conjugate method for getting me to my best. I was the strongest, most explosive, and had the best mobility of my career after 10 plus weeks with Westside.”

Trent Murphy
Trent Murphy
NFL (Washington Redskins and Buffalo Bills)

Don’t train maximally, never train minimally, always train optimally.

Louis Simmons
Louie Simmons
Founder of Westside Barbell, known as the "Godfather of powerlifting"

What You’ll Get in the Westside Barbell X3 Training Academy

This is not just another workout program – it’s a complete elite-level training system combining Westside Barbells’ decades of strength training experience with X3’s variable resistance technology.

Proven Strength Programs
Elite-level workouts based on Westside’s proven methods, adapted specifically for X3 users.
Expert Video Coaching
Clear, professional video demonstrations from Westside Barbell’s elite strength coaches.
Exclusive Expert Interviews
Insights and advice from Dr. Jaquish, Tom Barry, and Craig Bongelli to optimize your training.
Science-Backed Articles
Exclusive content explaining the science behind the Westside training methodologies.
Monthly Live Coaching Calls
Direct, live interactions with Westside’s expert coaches to enhance your results and motivation.
Elite Training Community
Connect, share, and progress with a dedicated community of serious X3 and Westside users.

Westside Barbell X3 Training Academy

If you’re ready to push your limits, build serious strength, and train with the same principles used by the world’s best athletesjoin the Westside Barbell X3 Training Academy today.

  • 💪 Exclusive Early Access for X3 Users Only, Launching Spring 2025
  • 🔥 One-Time Fee for Lifetime Access When You Preorder (instead of ongoing subscription fees after launch)
  • This is a Limited Time Preorder Offer! Then, It’s Subscription Only! After Launch, subscriptions will start at $19.99/month or $199.99/year, with no one-time purchase option.
  • Preorder only available to existing customers who already own a complete X3 System
$ 399.99
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