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How to Overcome Squat Sticking Points

How to Overcome Squat Sticking Points

Burley Hawk April 6th, 2025 9 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Squat | Strength Training Methods

The barbell squat is an exercise that nearly all athletes can use to improve their sports performance. This exercise focuses on developing the anterior...

The Front Squat

The Front Squat

Burley Hawk March 9th, 2025 12 minute read

Conjugate Method | Squat | Training Methods & Techniques

The Westside Barbell Conjugate Method offers many strength and athletic development training options for a coach or athlete. One of the most beneficial...

The Safety Bar Squat

The Safety Bar Squat

WSBB Education June 9th, 2023 13 minute read

Lower Body | Specialty Bars | Squat

The Conjugate Method is a multifaceted training method designed to maximize the use of strength and conditioning tools to cause specific training effects...

The Reverse Hack Squat

The Reverse Hack Squat

WSBB Education March 12th, 2023 9 minute read

Accessory Lifts | Squat | Training Methods & Techniques

A hack squat is a machine you will find in many gyms. It is a useful lower-body training tool, most often used to strengthen the muscles that make up...

Proper Execution of a Box Squat

Proper Execution of a Box Squat

Burley Hawk May 20th, 2022 6 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Squat | Strength Training Methods

No matter the sport you compete in, every athlete can benefit from improved lower body strength and muscle development. If you wish to become strong,...

The Giant Cambered Bar: King of All Specialty Barbells

The Giant Cambered Bar: King of All Specialty Barbells

Burley Hawk May 4th, 2022 6 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Squat | Strength Training Methods

The use of specialty bars is nothing new. Many years ago, Louie demonstrated to the strength and conditioning world the effectiveness of specialty...

Box Squats for Raw Powerlifters - Execution and Programming

Box Squats for Raw Powerlifters - Execution and Programming

Burley Hawk March 11th, 2022 6 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Squat | Strength Training Methods

The box squat is an effective exercise variation of the conventional squat and is an especially useful tool in training multiple types of special...

WSBB Blog: 3 Max Effort Movements to Improve Your Squat Skills

WSBB Blog: 3 Max Effort Movements to Improve Your Squat Skills

WSBB Education January 11th, 2022 5 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Squat | Strength Training Methods

If you are looking for one lift you can improve to help you become a better athlete, look no further than the squat. No matter what sport you compete...

WSBB Blog: Mastering the Squat I

WSBB Blog: Mastering the Squat I

WSBB Education December 30th, 2021 4 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Squat | Strength Training Methods

Over the years, Westside Barbell has produced countless 1000lb+ squatters and 800lb+ deadlifters. When it comes to training the lower body, the Conjugate...

WSBB Blog: Box Squat Success

WSBB Blog: Box Squat Success

WSBB Education October 31st, 2021 4 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Squat | Strength Training Methods

If you know Westside Barbell, then you know that we have been utilizing dynamic effort box squats for years to increase the power and explosiveness of...