Nick Showman

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Nick Showman is an experienced strength and conditioning coach, a competitive powerlifter, and the owner of Showtime Strength & Performance in Newark, OH.

Nick Showman is the owner of Showtime Strength & Performance in Newark, Ohio, where he works with athletes from as young as eight years old to professional athletes. Previously, Nick worked as an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Denison University and Granville (OH) High School.

A competitive powerlifter who trains at Westside Barbell with world-renowned coach Louie Simmons, Nick has achieved Elite status in the 275-lb class.

His best competition lifts are 850-lb squat, 560-lb bench, and 660-lb deadlift (2,070-lb. total).

Nick Showman's Content

4 Exercises to Help You Set a New Deadlift Personal Record

Completely shatter your current deadlift personal record by performing these 4 exercises! Learn which exercises to perform to make your deadlift max jump!

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The Conjugate System: Phase 3 of the Beginner Powerlifting Workout

Have you been thinking about competing in a powerlifting competition? The conjugate system is a proven way to boost your strength. Start with this program!

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The Conjugate System: Phase 2 of the Beginner Powerlifting Workout

Have you been thinking about competing in a powerlifting competition? The conjugate system is a proven way to boost your strength. Start with this program!

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The Conjugate System: Phase 1 of the Beginner Powerlifting Workout

Have you been thinking about competing in a powerlifting competition? The conjugate system is a proven way to boost your strength. Start with this program!

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9 Unbreakable Laws of Max Effort Training

If you're interested in max effort training than you better not break one of the 9 laws. Read this article to learn the 9 rules of max effort training.

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4 Resistance Band Exercises to Build Tricep Strength

Got a goal to destroy your bench press PR? Some tricep accessory work will help and these 4 resistance band tricep exercises are a good place to start!

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4 Kettlebell Exercises to Build Better Tricep Strength

Got a goal to destroy that bench press PR of yours? Some tricep accessory work will help and these 4 kettlebell tricep exercises are a good place to start!

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4 Barbell Exercises to Build Better Tricep Strength

Got a goal to destroy that bench press PR of yours? Some tricep accessory work will help and these 4 barbell tricep exercises are a good place to start!

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4 Dumbbell Exercises for Tricep Strength

Got a goal to destroy that bench press PR of yours? Some tricep accessory work will help and these 4 dumbbell tricep exercises are a good place to start!

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Bodybuilder in tank top deadlifting in the gym

Learning From Louie: Building a Westside Workout From Home

Westside Barbell alumni, Nick Showman, busts any myths about the Westside training style with this program template. Check it out and shatter your PRs!

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