Exercise Programming

WSBB Blog: Max Effort Lower Main Exercise Selection for Beginners

Burley Hawk February 14th, 2022 4 minute read

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

The Conjugate Method is the most efficient way for any athlete to train when programmed correctly. By constantly avoiding accommodation, increasing...

WSBB Blog: 4 Week Deadlift PR Plan - Week 3

Burley Hawk February 11th, 2022 4 minute read

Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods | Strength Training Program

After getting some speed training in during week two and getting ahead recovery-wise, it is time for week three of the 4 Week Deadlift PR Plan. As...

WSBB Blog: Breakdown of a Max Effort Upper Workout

WSBB Education February 9th, 2022 4 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods | Upper Body

To be a complete athlete, one must possess a strong lower body and a strong upper body. Understanding this, the Conjugate Method utilizes two max effort...

WSBB Blog: Breakdown of a Max Effort Lower Workout

WSBB Education February 7th, 2022 4 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Lower Body | Strength Training Methods

One of the training methods Westside Barbell is most known for is the maximal effort method. The maximal effort method uses high-intensity single rep...

WSBB Blog: 4 Week Deadlift PR Plan - Week 2

Burley Hawk February 4th, 2022 4 minute read

Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods | Strength Training Program

We arrive at the second week on our quest to hit a deadlift PR. We focused on deficit deadlifts during the first week, one of the most effective...

Building Optimal Back Strength

Burley Hawk February 2nd, 2022 5 minute read

Conjugate Method | Deadlift | Exercise Programming

No matter the sport you train for, there is no doubt that having a strong back is necessary to improve strength and physical ability. The muscles of the...

WSBB Blog: Setting Yourself Up For Success

Burley Hawk January 31st, 2022 6 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods

Beginning a high-intensity training program can prove difficult for the unprepared athlete. Many people either have very little experience training at a high...

WSBB Blog: 4 Week Deadlift PR Plan - Week 1

Burley Hawk January 28th, 2022 3 minute read

Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods | Strength Training Program

Increasing lower body absolute strength is something the Conjugate Method does very well. Using anterior and posterior focused primary and accessory exercise...

WSBB Blog: The Emotional Mindset vs. The Competitive Mindset

WSBB Education January 26th, 2022 4 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods

Success in athletics depends on a multitude of things. First, genetics ultimately play the most significant part in the athletic success equation. It's...