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How to Start Powerlifting: Your First Steps Towards Strength

How to Start Powerlifting: Your First Steps Towards Strength

WSBB Education 15 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods

Today, strength sports are more popular than ever. If you spend any time on social media, you will likely see a clip of an athlete lifting an incredible...

Basic Conjugate Training Advice V

Basic Conjugate Training Advice V

WSBB Education 7 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming

The Conjugate Method is the most complete and efficient training method a coach or athlete can use to improve absolute strength, explosive power, speed,...

The Basic Template Breakdown

The Basic Template Breakdown

Burley Hawk 11 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming

The Westside Barbell basic training template represents the base level of Conjugate Method training. While there may be many ways to design a Conjugate...

Exercise Selection: Off-Season vs. Competition

Exercise Selection: Off-Season vs. Competition

WSBB Education 9 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods

The Conjugate Method allows a coach or athlete to constantly optimize the training strategy no matter the situation or time of year. When programmed...

Powerlifting Preparation: Off-Season vs. Competition

Powerlifting Preparation: Off-Season vs. Competition

WSBB Education 15 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods

Powerlifting is a sport that tests an individual's strength using three different barbell lifts: the squat, bench press, and deadlift. While these lifts may seem...

How to Get Stronger: A Guide to Building Raw Strength

How to Get Stronger: A Guide to Building Raw Strength

WSBB Education 16 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods

Strength training is one of the most beneficial physical activities an athlete can engage in. Unlike other methods of exercise, such as running, cycling, or...

What is Powerlifting? An Introduction to the World of Strength

What is Powerlifting? An Introduction to the World of Strength

WSBB Education 14 minute read

Exercise Programming | Powerlifting | Strength Training Methods

Powerlifting is a sport that utilizes the squat, bench press, and deadlift to measure an athlete’s absolute strength and technical capabilities regarding each...

Basic Three-Day Conjugate Training Schedule

Basic Three-Day Conjugate Training Schedule

Burley Hawk 9 minute read

Conjugate Method | Athletes | Exercise Programming

One of the most significant benefits of the Conjugate Method is the ability to manipulate the methodology to fit each athlete best. Whether this means...

Bodyweight Exercises

Bodyweight Exercises

WSBB Education 6 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | General Strength and Conditioning

A bodyweight workout is an effective way to achieve meaningful training stimulus with limited to no access to conventional strength training equipment....