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The Need for GPP Training

The Need for GPP Training

WSBB Education August 11th, 2023 13 minute read

Exercise Programming | General Physical Preparedness | Training Methods & Techniques

  Whether you are a high-level athlete or someone new to strength training, building and maintaining adequate physical fitness to ensure you can...

Starting Conjugate: Basic Workout Template

Starting Conjugate: Basic Workout Template

Burley Hawk October 31st, 2022 7 minute read

Conjugate Method | 2022 | Accessory Training | Dynamic Effort Method | General Physical Preparedness | Maximal Effort Method

As we have discussed previously, your success using the Conjugate Method will depend significantly on the quality of your programming. To be successful,...

Conjugate Conditioning

Conjugate Conditioning

WSBB Education June 3rd, 2022 4 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | General Physical Preparedness | Strength Training Methods

As you already know, the Conjugate Method can be applied to any sport and can increase an athlete's strength, speed, and durability. When many think of...

WSBB Blog: Summer Outdoor Conditioning

WSBB Blog: Summer Outdoor Conditioning

WSBB Education July 13th, 2021 4 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | General Physical Preparedness | Strength Training Methods

Summertime is now upon us, and with the increased temperatures and sunny weather it is a great opportunity for lifters and athletes to get outside and get some...

WSBB Blog: Strength Athlete Cardio

WSBB Blog: Strength Athlete Cardio

WSBB Education July 2nd, 2021 4 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | General Physical Preparedness | Strength Training Methods

In the world of strength sports, athletes are typically focused on attaining massive gains in size and strength, thinking that these two attributes...

WSBB Blog: Cardio for the Powerlifter

WSBB Blog: Cardio for the Powerlifter

WSBB Education March 7th, 2021 4 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | General Physical Preparedness | Strength Training Methods

Tags: GPP Training, Conjugate Method, Dynamic Effort MethodTime to Read: 2min Powerlifting is a sport that celebrates being as big and strong as humanly...

WSBB Blog: Quick Guide to Increasing GPP

WSBB Blog: Quick Guide to Increasing GPP

WSBB Education January 16th, 2021 3 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | General Physical Preparedness | Strength Training Methods

Tags: GPP, Conditioning, Sled Drags Time to Read: 4.5min  When building a strength and condition plan one of the most important factors that directly...

WSBB Blog: Training for the Outdoorsman

WSBB Blog: Training for the Outdoorsman

WSBB Education October 15th, 2020 4 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | General Physical Preparedness | Strength Training Methods

by Westside Education Team Tags: GPP, Conditioning, Tactical Since the beginning of time, people have had to hunt, fish, hike, and climb for survival....

WSBB Blog: The Sled

WSBB Blog: The Sled

WSBB Education October 12th, 2020 3 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | General Physical Preparedness | Strength Training Methods

Tags: GPP, Sleds, Conditioning By: Westside Barbell Educational Team One of the most functional and cost effective pieces of equipment a gym can have is a...

The Need for G.P.P.

The Need for G.P.P.

Louie Simmons January 25th, 2018 5 minute read

Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming | General Physical Preparedness | Strength Training Methods

G.P.P. is a combination of strength endurance, speed, flexibility, and all matters of fitness. G.P.P. and S.P.P. (specialized physical preparation) will be...