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Starting Conjugate: Dynamic Effort Lower Walkthrough

Starting Conjugate: Dynamic Effort Lower Walkthrough

Burley Hawk 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 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 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...

Strength Training for Wrestling

Strength Training for Wrestling

Burley Hawk 15 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Training Methods & Techniques

Wrestling is one of the most challenging sports an athlete can compete in. To be a great wrestler, an athlete must be strong, explosive, well-conditioned, and...

Strength Training for Football

Strength Training for Football

Burley Hawk 16 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Training Methods & Techniques

The sport of football places tremendous physical demands on an athlete. An athlete must possess adequate work capacity, speed, explosive power, and...

Starting Conjugate: Box Squat Variations

Starting Conjugate: Box Squat Variations

Burley Hawk 9 minute read

Conjugate Method | Box Squat | Training Methods & Techniques

The box squat is one of Westside Barbell's most frequently used lower-body exercise variations. We utilize the box squat and its variations during max...

Introduction to Deficit Deadlifts

Introduction to Deficit Deadlifts

Burley Hawk 14 minute read

Conjugate Method | Deadlift | Training Methods & Techniques

Exercise variation is an essential aspect of Conjugate Method training. Using exercise variations allows an athlete to attain optimal training stimuli in a...

Powerlifting vs. Weightlifting

Powerlifting vs. Weightlifting

Burley Hawk 14 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Training Methods & Techniques

Today, strength sports are more popular than ever. Take time to browse social media, and you will likely see some sort of strength sports-related content....

The Seated Deadlift

The Seated Deadlift

Burley Hawk 12 minute read

Conjugate Method | Deadlift | Training Methods & Techniques

  Building strength, power, speed, and work capacity requires a training method that consistently delivers stimulus capable of producing positive...