Four Weeks to a Squat PR: Week 1
Conjugate Method | Max Effort | Squat Training
One of the most beneficial aspects of the Conjugate Method is the amount of data and feedback each training day, week, and month provides the coach and...
Max Effort
Conjugate for Strongman: Max Effort Upper Exercise Selection
Conjugate Method | Max Effort | Strongman
The development of a strong overhead press is essential for any strongman competitor. Much like the bench press in powerlifting, the overhead press tests...
Workout Walkthrough: Max Effort Upper
Conjugate Method | Max Effort | Upper Body
I am now back at Westside Barbell training full-time and wanted to use this opportunity to provide more insight into how we train at the gym. These...
Base Building: Utilizing Max Effort
Conjugate Method | Max Effort | Maximal Effort Method
The max effort method is a training method intended to develop an athlete’s absolute strength. At Westside, we have used the max effort method to train...
Four Weeks to a Squat PR: Week 4
Conjugate Method | Max Effort | Squat Training
One of the most critical aspects of designing sound Conjugate Method programming is to ensure the athlete is being set up for success as much as...
Four Weeks to a Squat PR: Week 3
Conjugate Method | Good Morning Training | Max Effort
The adaptability of the Conjugate Method is one of the key reasons it is superior to any other strength training methodology. When working with athletes,...
Four Weeks to a Squat PR: Week 2
Conjugate Method | Max Effort | Squat Training
It is now the second week of our four-week squat PR plan. Last week, we performed a 2" mat deadlift, working up to a top-set single. We selected this...
Four Weeks to a Squat PR: Week 1
Conjugate Method | Max Effort | Squat Training
Successful Conjugate Method training depends on accurate training data and tracking max effort single-rep lifts. When organized correctly, an athlete’s...
Four Weeks to an Overhead Press PR: Week 4
Absolute Strength | Max Effort | Overhead Press
The Conjugate Method provides many different ways to set up an athlete to achieve a new PR in a specific lift. One of the most effective ways to do this...
Four Weeks to an Overhead Press PR: Week 3
Max Effort | Overhead Press | Strongman
On the path to developing a strong overhead press, it is important to address all involved muscle groups through main and accessory special exercises....