Exercise Programming

WSBB Blog: Understanding Exercise Selection, Volume, and Intensity for Beginners

WSBB Education December 6th, 2021 5 minute read

Exercise Programming | strength training for beginners | Strength Training Methods

As you begin strength training, you will encounter an immense amount of information on the internet arguing which methods are the best and which...

WSBB Blog: Max Effort Lower Exercises for Basketball Players

WSBB Education December 3rd, 2021 4 minute read

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

The sport of basketball is unique. You must possess a high level of speed, agility, and explosiveness to be effective. One trait that is not often...

WSBB Blog: Back Building 101

WSBB Education November 29th, 2021 5 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods

The benefits of having a strong, well-developed back cannot be overstated. The muscle groups that make up the musculature of the back are not only...

WSBB Blog: The Barbell Business

WSBB Education November 27th, 2021 4 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods

In the 1970s, Louie Simmons founded the Westside Barbell Club in Columbus, Ohio. Long committed to a life of strength and conditioning, Louie was a...

WSBB Blog: Strong Shoulders = Healthy Shoulders

WSBB Education November 26th, 2021 4 minute read

Conjugate Method | Bench | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods

It is no secret that the shoulders play a tremendous role in strength sports. Powerlifting requires an athlete to have strong shoulders for bench...

WSBB Blog: Effective Lower Body Exercises for Grapplers

WSBB Education November 22nd, 2021 4 minute read

Exercise Programming | Mixed Martial Arts | Strength Training for Sports | Strength Training Methods | Wrestling

Grappling is one of the most ancient tests of skill, strength, and endurance in the world of sport. Since the times of the Roman Empire, having the ability to...

WSBB Blog: Building General Endurance for Strongman

WSBB Education November 19th, 2021 4 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods | Strongman

No matter the strength sport, there is always a level of general endurance needed to train and compete at a high level. The strength sport that requires...

WSBB Blog: Strong Lats, Strong Bench

WSBB Education November 15th, 2021 5 minute read

Conjugate Method | Bench | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods

Out of the three powerlifts, the bench press is the lift that requires the highest level of precision to complete. With most powerlifters, the squat and...

WSBB Blog: How to Program Max Effort Lower

WSBB Education November 8th, 2021 4 minute read

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

When designing a Conjugate Method program, you must know how to properly organize each training day to get the most out of your programming on a...