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Westside Barbell Quadriceps Training

Westside Barbell Quadriceps Training

Burley Hawk 9 minute read

Conjugate Method | Quadriceps | Training Methods & Techniques

As anyone who truly understands the Conjugate Method knows, it never fails to improve an athlete's strength and conditioning. In my opinion, the...

Basic Exercise Variation Management

Basic Exercise Variation Management

Burley Hawk 7 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Law of Accommodation

One aspect that separates the Conjugate Method from many other popular strength training methods is the ability to precisely address any athlete's...

Basic Conjugate Training Advice IX

Basic Conjugate Training Advice IX

Burley Hawk 7 minute read

Conjugate Method | General Strength and Conditioning | Strength Training Methods

Having the proper perspective is critical when utilizing the Conjugate Method. Over the years, there have been quite a few myths and misconceptions...

Starting Conjugate: Dynamic Effort Upper Walkthrough

Starting Conjugate: Dynamic Effort Upper Walkthrough

Burley Hawk 6 minute read

Conjugate Method | Bench Press Training | Dynamic Effort Training

Dynamic effort training is essential to our upper body training at Westside Barbell. It allows us to improve upper body explosive strength, leading to...

Starting Conjugate: Dynamic Effort Lower Walkthrough

Starting Conjugate: Dynamic Effort Lower Walkthrough

Burley Hawk 7 minute read

Conjugate Method | Dynamic Effort Method | Training Methods & Techniques

The dynamic effort method is a strength training method used at Westside Barbell to enhance explosive strength. We perform two dynamic effort training...

Basic Conjugate Training Advice VIII

Basic Conjugate Training Advice VIII

Burley Hawk 7 minute read

Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming

The Conjugate Method trumps all other training methods when it comes to effectiveness, efficiency, and specificity. You might see the word specificity...

Accessory Exercise Training Strategies

Accessory Exercise Training Strategies

Burley Hawk 6 minute read

Conjugate Method | Accessory Training | Repeated Effort Method

The Conjugate Method utilizes three strength training methods: maximal, dynamic, and repeated effort. The maximal and dynamic effort methods are used...

Base Building: Introducing Specialty Barbells

Base Building: Introducing Specialty Barbells

Burley Hawk 10 minute read

Conjugate Method | Specialty Bars | strength training for beginners

The use of specialty barbells is a hallmark of the Conjugate Method. These barbells provide us with tools to specifically target anterior and posterior...

Base Building: Targeting Identified Weaknesses

Base Building: Targeting Identified Weaknesses

Burley Hawk 7 minute read

Conjugate Method | Organization of Training | strength training for beginners

The Conjugate Method's efficiency sets it apart from other strength training methodologies. Using Conjugate, athletes can train multiple special...