Conjugate for Athletes: How to Achieve Productive Training
Athletes | Conjugate Method
The Westside Barbell Conjugate System is an approach to training that addresses all aspects of strength and athleticism. By combining maximal, dynamic,...
Athletes
Conjugate for Athletes: Dynamic Effort Squat Training
Athletes | Conjugate Method | Dynamic Effort Method
The dynamic effort method is one of the three primary strength-training methods used in the Conjugate System. This method focuses on improving an...
Conjugate for Athletes: Introduction to Maximal Effort
Athletes | Conjugate Method | Maximal Effort Method
The Conjugate Method uses three strength-training methods: maximal, dynamic, and repeated effort. Combining these methods allows athletes to address and...
Conjugate for Athletes: Rotating Accessory Exercises
Athletes | Conjugate Method
The Conjugate Method training structure seeks to consistently improve multiple strengths and athletic traits simultaneously. This is tremendously...
Conjugate for Athletes: Basic Training Strategy
Athletes | Conjugate Method | Strength Training Methods
The Westside Barbell Conjugate System is a training system capable of addressing and improving all sport-relevant strengths and traits for all athletes....
What Does ‘Training to Be As Strong as Necessary’ Really Mean?
Athletes | Strength Training
Note: The following article reflects how we train professional athletes at our facility, rather than professional powerlifters. Please keep this context in...
Expert Advice on Optimizing Athlete Health with Dr. Shawn Bailey
Athletes | Health
In our latest episode of the Westside Barbell Podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Shawn Bailey, our team physician. Dr. Bailey and his...
Base Building: Max Effort Training Explained
Athletes | Beginners | Conjugate Method
It is often considered reckless, if not crazy, to utilize the maximal effort method with athletes new to barbell training. This fear of the maximal...
Max Effort Advice for Athletes
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...
Improving Work Capacity
Athletes | Conjugate Method | General Strength and Conditioning
Possessing the ability to perform a sport-related task for an extended period is crucial for all athletes. No matter the sport, athletes must be able to perform...