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Developing the Hips

Developing the Hips

Louie Simmons 6 minute read

Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods

The hips may be the most overlooked muscle group for improving sports performance. At Westside, we say the key to strength and speed is from the top of...

WSBB Blog: Max Effort Management for Raw Powerlifters

WSBB Blog: Max Effort Management for Raw Powerlifters

Burley Hawk 6 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Max Effort | Strength Training Methods

No matter your athletic goals, becoming as strong as possible will always be advantageous. However, if you are a raw powerlifter, becoming as strong as...

Box Squats for Raw Powerlifters - Execution and Programming

Box Squats for Raw Powerlifters - Execution and Programming

Burley Hawk 6 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Squat | Strength Training Methods

The box squat is an effective exercise variation of the conventional squat and is an especially useful tool in training multiple types of special...

Hamstring Injury Prevention

Hamstring Injury Prevention

Louie Simmons 4 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Hamstrings | Injury | Strength Training Methods

There are far too many hamstring injuries that lead to knee injuries that could cause the season to end for the athlete and sometimes the team’s season....

Understanding The Importance of Proper Frequency, Intensity, and Volume Regulation

Understanding The Importance of Proper Frequency, Intensity, and Volume Regulation

WSBB Education 4 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods

Strength training is one of the most beneficial things you can do for your body. For an athlete, an adequately written training program provides you with the...

Isometric Training

Isometric Training

Louie Simmons 7 minute read

Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods

Isometric training is an almost forgotten method of strength training. However, according to notable strength experts from the former Soviet Union, it can be...

Absolute Strength for Basketball

Absolute Strength for Basketball

WSBB Education 4 minute read

Basketball | Exercise Programming | Strength Training for Sports | Strength Training Methods

To the average person, the game of basketball can seem like it is a game of speed and agility instead of explosive power and strength. However, anybody...

WSBB Blog: 4 Week Deadlift PR Plan - Week 4

WSBB Blog: 4 Week Deadlift PR Plan - Week 4

Burley Hawk 3 minute read

Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods | Strength Training Program

Finally, we reach the fourth and final week of the 4 Week Deadlift PR Plan. The last three training weeks have brought us to a competition-style deadlift PR...

WSBB Blog: Max Effort Upper Main Exercise Selection for Beginners

WSBB Blog: Max Effort Upper Main Exercise Selection for Beginners

Burley Hawk 4 minute read

Exercise Programming | strength training for beginners | Strength Training Methods | Upper Body

Earlier in the week, we covered max effort lower exercise selection for beginners. Today, we will discuss which exercises are essential for beginners to...