Westside Barbell in Toledo: Max Effort Lower Day
BJJ | #jiujitsu
At Westside Barbell, strength has no boundaries—especially in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Recently, Tom Barry and Burley Hawk traveled to Toledo, Ohio, to...
Strength Training for Beginners: A Westside Barbell Guide
strength training for beginners
When someone asks how to start strength training for beginners, they’re jumping over the most important question to start with: what is strength...
DE Training Guidelines: Optimal Percentages
Utilizing the correct amount of weight and/or accommodating resistance is essential if you want the best results out of your Dynamic Effort Workouts. ...
Neen Williams at Westside: Training, Skateboarding, and the Conjugate Method in Action
We recently had the pleasure of hosting Neen Williams at Westside Barbell, and let me tell you—this guy still skateboards at a pro level while running a...
Executing a Repeated Effort Training Wave
Conjugate Method | Repeated Effort Method
The Conjugate Method uses three strength training methods to improve absolute strength, explosive power, and physical composition. These include the...
Basic Conjugate Training Advice VII
Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Strength Training
The Conjugate Method is the most beneficial training method an athlete can use to improve strength, explosive power, speed, and conditioning. Similar to...
Strengthening the Adductors
Accessory Training | Exercise Programming | Strength Training
The hip adductors are a group of muscles that play a vital role in all sports. These muscles are primarily responsible for thigh adduction and gait...
Basic Conjugate Training Advice VI
Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Training Methods & Techniques
The Conjugate Method opens up a whole new world of possibilities for athletes. Whether an athlete seeks to improve absolute strength, explosive power,...
How to Start Powerlifting: Your First Steps Towards Strength
Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
Today, strength sports are more popular than ever. If you spend any time on social media, you will likely see a clip of an athlete lifting an incredible...