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Absolute Strength for Grapplers

Absolute Strength for Grapplers

Burley Hawk 4 minute read

Conjugate Method | BJJ | 2022 | Absolute Strength | Athletes | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | Grappling | Injury Prevention | Max Effort | Maximal Effort Method | Maximal Strength | Mixed Martial Arts | MMA

The different grappling sports all have a few things in common; you need to be skilled, strong, tough and possess a high level of endurance. You must do...

Basic Jump Programming

Basic Jump Programming

Burley Hawk 5 minute read

2022 | Absolute Strength | Dynamic Effort Method | Dynamic Effort Training | Explosive Plyometrics | Jumping | Jumps | Maximal Effort Method

No matter the sport you compete in, all athletes can benefit from increased strength and speed. For many, figuring out the strength part is relatively...

Starting Conjugate: Basic Press Variations

Starting Conjugate: Basic Press Variations

Burley Hawk 5 minute read

Conjugate Method | 2022 | Absolute Strength | Accessories | Accessory Training | Bench Press Training | Dynamic Effort Method | Max Effort | Maximal Effort Method

Building a great bench or overhead press requires an athlete to follow an intelligent training plan that specifically targets the strengths and muscle groups...

Base Building: Lower Body Main Exercises

Base Building: Lower Body Main Exercises

Burley Hawk 5 minute read

Conjugate Method | 2022 | Absolute Strength | Beginners | Volume

For an individual to benefit maximally from a Conjugate-style program, it is a requirement to have a baseline level of strength and fitness established...

Starting Conjugate: Do Your Part

Starting Conjugate: Do Your Part

Burley Hawk 6 minute read

Conjugate Method | 2022 | Absolute Strength | Dynamic Effort Method | Mentality | Repeated Effort Method

When programmed correctly, no training method can compare to the level of efficiency and optimization that a Conjugate Method can afford. No matter how...

Max Effort Lower: SSB Exercise Variations

Max Effort Lower: SSB Exercise Variations

WSBB Education 4 minute read

Conjugate Method | 2022 | Absolute Strength | Exercise Programming | Raw Powerlifting | Specialty Bars

Coaches should include max effort training in every athlete's training plan. Regardless of the sport you compete in, every athlete requires a high level of...

Starting Conjugate: Tracking Max Effort Progress as a Raw Lifter

Starting Conjugate: Tracking Max Effort Progress as a Raw Lifter

Burley Hawk 6 minute read

Conjugate Method | 2022 | Absolute Strength | Law of Accommodation | Periodization | Powerlifting

No matter your goals in the gym, having the ability to decode training feedback and track your progress is vital to the training process. Without this...

Starting Conjugate: Rack Pulls

Starting Conjugate: Rack Pulls

Burley Hawk 5 minute read

Conjugate Method | 2022 | Absolute Strength | Back Training | Deadlift Training | Explosive Power

One of the reasons the Conjugate Method is so efficient is that it allows us to implement exercise variations with the intent of developing strength that...

Bench Press Builders

Bench Press Builders

Burley Hawk 6 minute read

Conjugate Method | 2022 | Absolute Strength | Accessory Training | Bench | Bench Press Training | Max Effort

The bench press is a lift that frustrates many powerlifters. You see it often, lifters squat or deadlift world-class amounts of weight yet struggle to...