A resource for serious lifters and athletes seeking proven strength training methods. The Westside Barbell blog breaks down programming, exercise selection, recovery, and performance strategies built on decades of elite coaching experience of founder Louie Simmons and his dedicated team.
Conjugate Method | Accommodating Resistance
The use of bands and chains in training allows a coach or athlete to alter the resistance curve of an exercise, allowing an athlete to attain the...
Conjugate Method | Accessory Training
The repeated effort method is one of the most important aspects of the Conjugate Method training approach. This method is used in each training session...
Conjugate Method
The implementation of an effective training system is a critical factor in an athlete's success. No matter the sport, physical strengths and...
Conjugate Method | #jiujitsu | Combat Sports
Two Wins, One System: Joshua Perreira and Dante Leon at ONE Fight Night 42 Joshua Perreira knocked out Gilbert Nakatani with a spinning backfist 38...
Conjugate Method | Training Methods & Techniques
In terms of efficiency and effectiveness, no strength training method compares to the Conjugate Method. Our approach to training allows athletes to...
Conjugate Method | Accessory Training
The repeated effort method is one of the three primary strength training methods used within the Conjugate System. This training method focuses on using...
#jiujitsu | BJJ Strength Training
The maximal effort method is the most effective way to develop maximal strength. That is not an opinion. It is the foundational conclusion of decades of...
Conjugate Method | Raw Powerlifting
Over the past decade, there has been much debate in the powerlifting world about whether the Westside Barbell Conjugate System works for the raw...
Conjugate Method | Training Methods & Techniques
While the Conjugate Method is the most effective approach to strength and conditioning, it is not foolproof. If a coach or athlete fails to understand even...
Conjugate Method | Training Methods & Techniques
The Conjugate Method develops multiple strengths and athletic traits simultaneously through the use of three primary strength training methods; the...
