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Starting Conjugate: Max Effort Myths

Starting Conjugate: Max Effort Myths

Burley Hawk May 10th, 2024 8 minute read

Conjugate Method | Absolute Strength | Maximal Effort Method

The maximal effort method is one of the two primary training methods used every week when executing a Conjugate Method training program. The intent of...

Max Effort Advice for Athletes

Max Effort Advice for Athletes

Burley Hawk April 30th, 2024 9 minute read

Absolute Strength | Athletes | Maximal Effort Method

The maximal effort method is a strength training method used to improve absolute strength. At Westside Barbell, we utilize the max effort method twice...

Base Building: Training Methods for Beginners

Base Building: Training Methods for Beginners

Burley Hawk December 26th, 2023 8 minute read

Absolute Strength | Maximal Effort Method | Repeated Effort Method

Choosing to begin strength training is one of the most beneficial decisions an athlete can make for themselves. Strength training allows athletes to improve...

Four Weeks to an Overhead Press PR: Week 4

Four Weeks to an Overhead Press PR: Week 4

Burley Hawk June 15th, 2023 7 minute read

Absolute Strength | Max Effort | Overhead Press

The Conjugate Method provides many different ways to set up an athlete to achieve a new PR in a specific lift. One of the most effective ways to do this...

Too Tough to Take Down

Too Tough to Take Down

Burley Hawk April 13th, 2023 9 minute read

Absolute Strength | Grappling | MMA

One of the most critical components of a grappler's skillset is the ability to defend against a takedown attempt. It doesn't matter if it is a grappling...

Four Weeks to a Bench PR: Week Four

Four Weeks to a Bench PR: Week Four

Burley Hawk November 30th, 2022 6 minute read

2022 | Absolute Strength | Accessory Training | Bench Press Training | Bench Training | Maximal Effort Method | Strength Training Program

It is now week four of the four-week bench press PR program, and it is time to establish a new bench press PR single. Over the past three weeks, we have...

Four Weeks to a Bench PR: Week Three

Four Weeks to a Bench PR: Week Three

Burley Hawk November 21st, 2022 7 minute read

2022 | Absolute Strength | Accessory Training | Maximal Effort Method | Powerlifting | Program | Repeated Effort Method | strength training for beginners

It is now week three of the four-week bench press PR program, and it is time to change up the angle of the press. We have focused on pressing from the...

It’s Not a Phase

It’s Not a Phase

Burley Hawk November 10th, 2022 4 minute read

Conjugate Method | 2022 | Absolute Strength | Athletes | Dynamic Effort Method | Explosive Power | Featured | Maximal Effort Method | Repeated Effort Method

The effectiveness of the Conjugate Method can be attributed to the system's ability to address the most important aspects of strength every week. This is...

Starting Conjugate: Giant Cambered Bar

Starting Conjugate: Giant Cambered Bar

Burley Hawk October 26th, 2022 5 minute read

2022 | Absolute Strength | Accessory Training | Beginners | Dynamic Effort Method | Maximal Effort Method | Posterior Chain | Specialty Bars

The giant cambered bar is one of the most effective training tools a gym can have in its arsenal of specialty barbells. What makes this bar so valuable...

Max Effort Deadlift Variations for Athletes

Max Effort Deadlift Variations for Athletes

Burley Hawk October 19th, 2022 6 minute read

2022 | Absolute Strength | Athletes | Deadlift | Deadlift Training | Lower Body | Maximal Effort Method | Maximal Strength

As an athlete, one of the most important attributes you can develop is your absolute strength. Today, many coaches dispute the need for max effort...