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Powerlifting Program

Powerlifting Program

Burley Hawk 10 minute read

Strength Training Methods | Training Methods & Techniques

The Conjugate Method is a strength and conditioning method that can be applied to many sports. One sport in which the Conjugate Method has been...

Conjugate Strongman: Basic Training Strategy

Conjugate Strongman: Basic Training Strategy

Burley Hawk 8 minute read

Conjugate Method | Strongman | Training Methods & Techniques

The sport of strongman requires an athlete to develop multiple special strengths and athletic traits. This makes the Conjugate Method the ideal method...

Basic Conjugate Training Advice XII

Basic Conjugate Training Advice XII

Burley Hawk 7 minute read

Conjugate Method | Training Methods & Techniques

The Conjugate Method is not a "program" but a strength training operating system. What begins as a basic template and three primary training methods can...

What Do Shoulder Shrugs Work?

What Do Shoulder Shrugs Work?

Burley Hawk 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 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 14 minute read

Conjugate Method | Bench Press Training | 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 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 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 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...