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What Do Shoulder Shrugs Work?

What Do Shoulder Shrugs Work?

Burley Hawk March 19th, 2025 8 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Training Methods & Techniques

Developing a strong mid- and upper back is critical to the success of a strength athlete. A strong mid- and upper back allows athletes to maintain optimal...

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...

Maximizing Your Gains: A Guide to the Bench Press Exercise

Maximizing Your Gains: A Guide to the Bench Press Exercise

Burley Hawk March 4th, 2025 14 minute read

Bench Press Training | Conjugate Method | Training Methods & Techniques

The bench press is one of, if not the most popular, barbell exercises. While the deadlift has become the more popular lift today, historically, it has...

The Westside Barbell Speed Bench Training Guide

The Westside Barbell Speed Bench Training Guide

Burley Hawk February 25th, 2025 13 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Training Methods & Techniques

Over the years, the Conjugate Method has built some of the strongest geared and raw benches in powerlifting. At Westside, we have had members press 700,...

Basic Conjugate Training Advice X

Basic Conjugate Training Advice X

Burley Hawk December 27th, 2024 8 minute read

Conjugate Method | Training Methods & Techniques

It is the end of 2024, and the Conjugate Method has never been more popular. Looking around the strength and conditioning landscape, you will notice...

Westside Barbell Quadriceps Training

Westside Barbell Quadriceps Training

Burley Hawk October 18th, 2024 9 minute read

Conjugate Method | Quadriceps | Training Methods & Techniques

As anyone who truly understands the Conjugate Method knows, it never fails to improve an athlete's strength and conditioning. In my opinion, the...

Starting Conjugate: Dynamic Effort Lower Walkthrough

Starting Conjugate: Dynamic Effort Lower Walkthrough

Burley Hawk September 20th, 2024 7 minute read

Conjugate Method | Dynamic Effort Method | Training Methods & Techniques

The dynamic effort method is a strength training method used at Westside Barbell to enhance explosive strength. We perform two dynamic effort training...

MMA Strength and Conditioning

MMA Strength and Conditioning

Burley Hawk August 20th, 2024 12 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Training Methods & Techniques

The sport of mixed martial arts places tremendous demands on athletes. To succeed, athletes must develop high-level techniques in multiple martial arts...

Lacrosse Strength and Conditioning

Lacrosse Strength and Conditioning

Burley Hawk August 13th, 2024 11 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Training Methods & Techniques

Lacrosse is a high-speed sport that requires athletes to possess explosive power, adequate conditioning, and the ability to change direction on a dime. Proper...