Basic Conjugate Training Advice XX
Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming
The Conjugate Method is a strength and conditioning operating system capable of solving any strength and conditioning-related problem. Whether an athlete...
Conjugate Method
Conjugate Con 2026
Conjugate Method | News
Reserve Your Spot We have partnered with BridgeAthletic to put on the Conjugate Con, a free one-day virtual conference on applying the Conjugate Method...
Max Effort Exercise Variations for Raw Powerlifting
Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Max Effort
The use of max effort main exercise variations during maximal effort is commonly associated with the Westside Barbell Conjugate System. At Westside,...
Max Effort vs. Maxing Out
Conjugate Method | Max Effort | Maximal Effort Method
In the world of strength and conditioning, the max effort training is often misunderstood. If you ask the average strength and conditioning coach about...
The Conjugate Club
Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming
For over 8 years, the Westside Barbell Conjugate Club has provided access to monthly Conjugate Method programming, as well as the Westside Barbell...
Raw Powerlifting: Debunking Conjugate Myths
Conjugate Method | Raw Powerlifting
Year after year, you see raw powerlifting training change from the linear-based SBD approach to a more Conjugate-based training strategy. Some may scoff...
Upper Body Dumbbell Workouts for Powerlifters
Conjugate Method | Repeated Effort Method | Dumbbell Training
The typical Westside Barbell training week calls for two upper-body training days per week, a maximal and dynamic effort workout. This training covers...
What the Conjugate Method Actually Is
Conjugate Method
The word has gotten loose. Conjugate now gets stapled onto almost anything. Rotate a few exercises, throw in a speed day, call it conjugate. That is not...
Starting Conjugate: Developing Proficiency in the Competition Lifts
Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming
The development of skill and technique is important in all sports. Powerlifting is no different: athletes must develop a high level of proficiency in the...
Basic Dynamic Effort Training Modifications
Conjugate Method | Dynamic Effort Method
The dynamic effort method is one of the three primary strength training methods in the Conjugate Training System. Dynamic effort training involves...