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Four Weeks to a Bench PR: Week One

Four Weeks to a Bench PR: Week One

Burley Hawk November 4th, 2022 6 minute read

2022 | Accessory Training | Bench | Bench Press Training | Bench Training | Max Effort | Maximal Effort Method

The Conjugate system includes weekly max-effort exercises performed with the intent to lift the heaviest weight we can on that specific day for that...

Starting Conjugate: Basic Workout Template

Starting Conjugate: Basic Workout Template

Burley Hawk October 31st, 2022 7 minute read

Conjugate Method | 2022 | Accessory Training | Dynamic Effort Method | General Physical Preparedness | Maximal Effort Method

As we have discussed previously, your success using the Conjugate Method will depend significantly on the quality of your programming. To be successful,...

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...

Westside Barbell Triceps Training

Westside Barbell Triceps Training

Burley Hawk October 14th, 2022 5 minute read

Conjugate Method | 2022 | Accessory Training | Athletes | Bench Press Training | Exercise Programming | Tricep Training | Triceps

Throughout the years, Westside Barbell has produced some of the strongest bench presses in the sport of powerlifting. This is due to the emphasis we place on...

Westside Barbell Ab Training

Westside Barbell Ab Training

Burley Hawk October 7th, 2022 5 minute read

Conjugate Method | 2022 | Ab Training | Accessory Training | Repetition Method | Stability

In the gym, our focus is to build strong, fast, and resilient athletes. To do this, we must ensure that all major muscle groups are trained regularly....

Forearm and Grip Training

Forearm and Grip Training

WSBB Education October 1st, 2022 4 minute read

2022 | Accessory Training | Athletes | Grip Strength Training | Grip Training

In almost any sport, your hands are the first point of contact for the device used to play the sport. Whether you’re a weightlifter gripping a barbell,...

Incline Bench Press Variations

Incline Bench Press Variations

Burley Hawk September 28th, 2022 5 minute read

2022 | Accessory Training | Bench Press Training | Bench Training | Max Effort | Tricep Training | Triceps

The incline bench press is one of the most effective upper body exercise variations you can perform to develop the chest, shoulders, and triceps. At...

The Earthquake Bar

The Earthquake Bar

WSBB Education September 23rd, 2022 5 minute read

2022 | Accessory Training | Athletes | Avoiding Accommodation | Shoulder Health | Shoulder Training | Special Exercises

If you want to last in any sport, especially strength sports, you must take care of your shoulders. The shoulder is very complex, with many small and...

Starting Conjugate: Basic Press Variations

Starting Conjugate: Basic Press Variations

Burley Hawk September 9th, 2022 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...