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Starting Conjugate: Basic Triceps Training

Starting Conjugate: Basic Triceps Training

Burley Hawk 7 minute read

Training Methods & Techniques | Tricep Training | Upper Body

The Conjugate Method provides the framework for a coach or athlete to address any strength or conditioning-related issue that is responsible for holding...

The Reverse Hack Squat

The Reverse Hack Squat

WSBB Education 9 minute read

Accessory Lifts | Squat | Training Methods & Techniques

A hack squat is a machine you will find in many gyms. It is a useful lower-body training tool, most often used to strengthen the muscles that make up...

Basic Conjugate Training Advice II

Basic Conjugate Training Advice II

WSBB Education 7 minute read

Conjugate Method | Organization of Training | Training Methods & Techniques

The Conjugate Method allows an athlete to rapidly enhance strength, speed, muscle mass, and athletic ability. At Westside, we have successfully utilized...

Basic Conjugate Training Advice I

Basic Conjugate Training Advice I

WSBB Education 6 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Training Methods & Techniques

The Conjugate Method is the most comprehensive strength training approach a coach or athlete can use to improve sports performance. Unlike conventional...

Troubleshooting Dynamic Effort Squat Training

Troubleshooting Dynamic Effort Squat Training

Burley Hawk 7 minute read

Dynamic Effort Method | Squat Training | Training Methods & Techniques

The dynamic effort method is a training method used weekly at Westside Barbell. Implementing the dynamic effort method aims to train speed-strength and...

How to Deadlift Correctly

How to Deadlift Correctly

WSBB Education 11 minute read

Deadlift | Deadlift Training | Training Methods & Techniques

The deadlift is a lift that is one of the best tests of overall physical strength. It is the one powerlift that does not feature an eccentric phase, so...

Improve Your Training for 2023

Improve Your Training for 2023

WSBB Education 5 minute read

Conjugate Method | Mentality | Training Methods & Techniques

The New Year is upon us, along with another 52 weeks of training and the opportunity to become a better athlete. As a coach or an athlete, it should...

Differences in High Bar vs. Low Bar Squats

Differences in High Bar vs. Low Bar Squats

WSBB Education 12 minute read

Conjugate Method | Squat Training | Training Methods & Techniques

Over the years, there has been much debate regarding bar positioning during the squat. This debate has likely been fueled by the need for influencers to...

How to Bench Press Correctly

How to Bench Press Correctly

WSBB Education 12 minute read

Conjugate Method | Bench Press Training | Training Methods & Techniques

The bench press is an exercise that is a staple in practically any type of training program. It doesn't matter whether you are an athlete, a powerlifter,...