What is it?
Quote:
| We are also including a bonus 45 minute DVD interview with Louie Simmons. As always, Louie tells it like it is.The Westside Training System has become one of the fastest growing and most popular strength systems in the country. Not to mention The Strongest Gym of all time!
The information presented in this seminar works. The feedback has been tremendous. Many attendants have put up to 100 pounds on their lifts in the first year after applying the information presented in the seminar. All aspects of the Westside System are covered from the beginner to the Elite athlete. The set includes three DVD’s (over 6 hours) and a bonus DVD with Louie Simmons. |
Where Can I get it and for how much?
$90.00
Review:
Video quality is decent enough. It suffers in the first two DVD’s from being out a little too far and a complete lack of readable slides. At no time in the seminar portion can you see what he’s referring to when Dave is explaining in the examples.
Sound is pretty decent. No real bitch on this one. The only comment that I would make was that I had to chuckle at “wheezy” in the first DVD. Everyone makes fun of the PL’s that are too fat to breath right and low and behold one was sitting next to the microphone apparently. It’s not overly distracting, just kind of funny.
Disks 1/2
These are both “seminar” disks that give you the ins an outs of the WESTSIDE!! (it had to be done) system. Dave Tate presents the nuts and bolts of the system and presents an educational and over all entertaining seminar. As said before you have no idea what he’s giving examples of as far as the presentation goes so if you’re a visual learner then you’re pretty much fucked here. As the DVD progressed I pretty much stopped watching him (since I couldn’t see anything anyway) and just listened. It goes on….and on….and on. As far as actual westside training goes, I’m not convinced that I’m any smarter than when I started. Dave talks for like 3 hours…and I’m listening….shit.
Even though you can’t see anything Dave basically spends 3 hours explaining…sometimes beating that dead horse like the bastard it is. Every little thought that crosses Dave’s mind is tossed out there and you really get that feeling that “this guy knows a lot and doesn’t want to NOT tell you something important, even if it wasn’t part of the presentation”. All of the “extra bits” encompass roughly a billion little tips and tricks over a variety of subjects that are a little distracting, but softens the blow of not being able to see the slideshow. Q and A is good. Combine all of this with what you already know from real life experience and literature (reading at www.elitefts.com) and you’ll be better off for it.
Disk 3
This disk goes through form on several exercises, pointing out flaws, and, corrections. This is the disk that most people will watch, learn, apply the information today. I’m watching people box squat and arching my back, pulling my shoulders, drinking my beer…wife thinks I’m insane. Moving on.
The camera is a little more appropriately stationed and Dave is in his element (you can see his chubby little eyes sparkle). Demonstrations are great and if your parents failed, Dave will teach you right and wrong. This entire DVD was interesting not only from learning the exercises themselves but watching Dave coach people and the way that people reacted\getting the desired reaction.
Disk 4
An interview with Louie. I reckon it’s fine. If you like Louie…cool. Guy knows his stuff, no denying that. It’s not a seller for me.
Final Thoughts:
It’s a pretty decent set. I think it could be a lot more professionally done. The set is 6 years old and not simply not clean at all. The information itself is as valuable as the person watching it. If you don’t know anything then you’re probably not going to pick a whole lot up. The tips are only tips if you’ve got a frame of reference to relate them to. If you’ve got some pretty heavy experience under your belt then you probably already know most of what’s presented. I’d recommend this to those that are starting to break away from the gym regulars or those that are really into powerlifting specifically and wanting to learn as much as possible from the best of the best.
