Westside Barbell

Starting Conjugate: Standard Powerlifting Competition Strategy

Burley Hawk December 10th, 2024 7 minute read

Conjugate Method | Coaching

The Starting Conjugate series has provided insight into nearly all aspects of basic Conjugate Method training and training philosophy. From max effort...

Training Insights from MMA Fighter Matt Brown

Tom Barry May 29th, 2024 8 minute read

Coaching | MMA

I've learned countless lessons over the years, but with Matt Brown announcing his retirement from MMA and transitioning to a new chapter in his life, I...

Starting Conjugate: Fatigue Management

Burley Hawk February 2nd, 2024 11 minute read

Conjugate Method | Coaching | Strength Training Methods

The level of success an athlete achieves with their strength training program is dictated by a few key things: exercise selection, intensity regulation,...

Outdoor Conditioning

WSBB Education July 29th, 2022 4 minute read

It's the middle of summer, and there is no better time to begin an outdoor conditioning program to raise your work capacity in the gym. Conditioning is...

WSBB Blog: Strong Theory, Weak Application

WSBB Education September 13th, 2021 4 minute read

Conjugate Method | Coaching | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods

Tags: History, Conjugate Method, Squat In the world of social media, new coaches arrive daily to serve a constantly expanding customer base that is ready...

Hey, Coach. You Can’t Be Too Strong.

Louie Simmons December 7th, 2020 3 minute read

Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Coaching | Exercise Programming

By Louie Simmons Tags, Special Strength, Explosive Strength, Coaching Years ago, I heard the head strength coach at Tennessee University say to his...