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WSBB Blog: Breakdown of a Max Effort Lower Workout

WSBB Blog: Breakdown of a Max Effort Lower Workout

WSBB Education 4 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Lower Body | Strength Training Methods

One of the training methods Westside Barbell is most known for is the maximal effort method. The maximal effort method uses high-intensity single rep...

WSBB Blog: 4 Week Deadlift PR Plan - Week 2

WSBB Blog: 4 Week Deadlift PR Plan - Week 2

Burley Hawk 4 minute read

Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods | Strength Training Program

We arrive at the second week on our quest to hit a deadlift PR. We focused on deficit deadlifts during the first week, one of the most effective...

WSBB Blog: Setting Yourself Up For Success

WSBB Blog: Setting Yourself Up For Success

Burley Hawk 6 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods

Beginning a high-intensity training program can prove difficult for the unprepared athlete. Many people either have very little experience training at a high...

WSBB Blog: 4 Week Deadlift PR Plan - Week 1

WSBB Blog: 4 Week Deadlift PR Plan - Week 1

Burley Hawk 3 minute read

Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods | Strength Training Program

Increasing lower body absolute strength is something the Conjugate Method does very well. Using anterior and posterior focused primary and accessory exercise...

WSBB Blog: The Emotional Mindset vs. The Competitive Mindset

WSBB Blog: The Emotional Mindset vs. The Competitive Mindset

WSBB Education 4 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods

Success in athletics depends on a multitude of things. First, genetics ultimately play the most significant part in the athletic success equation. It's...

WSBB Blog: Getting The Most Out of Your Bands - Triceps

WSBB Blog: Getting The Most Out of Your Bands - Triceps

Burley Hawk 5 minute read

Conjugate Method | Bench | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods

Building a strong upper body requires focusing specifically on developing key muscle groups responsible for performing sport-specific movements. Having strong...

Conjugate for Athletes: Programming Optimization

Conjugate for Athletes: Programming Optimization

Tom Barry 3 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods

It is a trap to think you can fix nonlinear problems with linear solutions. This is one of the many reasons linear periodization is a sub-par choice for...

The Path to Strength Training Enlightenment

The Path to Strength Training Enlightenment

Burley Hawk 5 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods

At some point in life, we are all beginners. As humans, we understand that if we are to expand our knowledge and skills, we must be willing to go...

WSBB Blog: Correcting Sub-Optimal Form

WSBB Blog: Correcting Sub-Optimal Form

WSBB Education 4 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods

In the past ten years, powerlifting has increased in popularity considerably, leading to new lifters, coaches, and training philosophies. As more and...