Upper Body

Workout Walkthrough: Max Effort Upper

Burley Hawk November 6th, 2024 4 minute read

Conjugate Method | Max Effort | Upper Body

I am now back at Westside Barbell training full-time and wanted to use this opportunity to provide more insight into how we train at the gym. These...

Starting Conjugate: Basic Triceps Training

Burley Hawk July 7th, 2023 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...

Selecting the Best Tricep Exercises

WSBB Education February 6th, 2023 9 minute read

Strength Training | Triceps | Upper Body

As an athlete, it is important to develop a strong upper body. One of the most critical components of developing a strong upper body is ensuring that...

Posterior Development to Improve Athleticism

Burley Hawk May 16th, 2022 5 minute read

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

Over the years, many athletes have made the pilgrimage to Westside Barbell to see what the Conjugate Method can do to help them further excel in their...

WSBB Blog: Max Effort Upper Main Exercise Selection for Beginners

Burley Hawk February 16th, 2022 4 minute read

Exercise Programming | strength training for beginners | Strength Training Methods | Upper Body

Earlier in the week, we covered max effort lower exercise selection for beginners. Today, we will discuss which exercises are essential for beginners to...

WSBB Blog: Breakdown of a Max Effort Upper Workout

WSBB Education February 9th, 2022 4 minute read

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

To be a complete athlete, one must possess a strong lower body and a strong upper body. Understanding this, the Conjugate Method utilizes two max effort...

WSBB Blog: Tricep Focused M.E. Upper for Strength Athletes

WSBB Education January 7th, 2022 5 minute read

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

Building upper body strength is essential for any strength athlete, no matter which strength sport you participate in. To be competitive in your sport, you...

WSBB Blog: Westside Warmups - Upper Body

WSBB Education December 14th, 2021 4 minute read

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

When it comes to upper body training days, your success will be dictated by your ability to warm up before your first exercise of the day. The Conjugate...

WSBB Blog: How to Program Max Effort Upper

WSBB Education November 4th, 2021 4 minute read

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

No matter what sport you participate in, having a strong upper body is essential for overall sports performance and injury avoidance. To develop a...

Dynamic Effort Upper Week 47 Day 4

Louie Simmons July 9th, 2018 1 minute read

Exercise Programming | Max Effort | Strength Training Program | Upper Body

Dynamic Effort Upper Week 47 Day 4 Warm up Band push downs   Banded pull aparts Do a few reps with the bar to get familiar with it, do a few warm up sets...