Strength Training for Beginners: A Westside Barbell Guide
strength training for beginners
When someone asks how to start strength training for beginners, they’re jumping over the most important question to start with: what is strength...
strength training for beginners
Base Building: Introducing Specialty Barbells
Conjugate Method | Specialty Bars | strength training for beginners
The use of specialty barbells is a hallmark of the Conjugate Method. These barbells provide us with tools to specifically target anterior and posterior...
Base Building: Targeting Identified Weaknesses
Conjugate Method | Organization of Training | strength training for beginners
The Conjugate Method's efficiency sets it apart from other strength training methodologies. Using Conjugate, athletes can train multiple special...
Starting Conjugate: Training Advice III
Conjugate Method | strength training for beginners | Strength Training Methods
The Conjugate Method can be complex for the uninitiated coach or athlete. Unlike phase training, where training blocks are dedicated to the development...
Four Weeks to a Bench PR: Week Three
2022 | Absolute Strength | Accessory Training | Maximal Effort Method | Powerlifting | Program | Repeated Effort Method | strength training for beginners
It is now week three of the four-week bench press PR program, and it is time to change up the angle of the press. We have focused on pressing from the...
Shoulder Training for Beginners
Bench | Exercise Programming | strength training for beginners | Strength Training Methods
When you begin weight training, it is important to have a sensible approach that ensures proper training of the muscle groups responsible for supporting...
WSBB Blog: Max Effort Upper Main Exercise Selection for Beginners
Exercise Programming | strength training for beginners | Strength Training Methods | Upper Body
Earlier in the week, we covered max effort lower exercise selection for beginners. Today, we will discuss which exercises are essential for beginners to...
WSBB Blog: Max Effort Lower Main Exercise Selection for Beginners
Exercise Programming | Lower Body | strength training for beginners | Strength Training Methods
The Conjugate Method is the most efficient way for any athlete to train when programmed correctly. By constantly avoiding accommodation, increasing...
WSBB Blog: Understanding Exercise Selection, Volume, and Intensity for Beginners
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: The Squat Suit for Beginners
Exercise Programming | Geared Lifting | strength training for beginners | Strength Training Methods
Tags: Squat, Tips, Novice Time to Read: 3.5min In the land of geared lifting, there are two pieces of powerlifting gear necessary to squat the heaviest...