Driven by Westside: Anthony Schlegel
There’s an energy in Columbus that you can feel in the air—Ohio State is gearing up to face Notre Dame, and all eyes are on the Buckeyes. In the spirit of...
Strength Training Articles
A resource for serious lifters and athletes seeking proven strength training methods. The Westside Barbell blog breaks down programming, exercise selection, recovery, and performance strategies built on decades of elite coaching experience of founder Louie Simmons and his dedicated team.
Common Conjugate Mistakes
Conjugate Method | Beginners
The Conjugate Method is a strength and conditioning training system that utilizes three primary strength training methodologies: maximal, dynamic, and...
Westside Barbell in Toledo: Max Effort Lower Day
BJJ | #jiujitsu
At Westside Barbell, strength has no boundaries—especially in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Recently, Tom Barry and Burley Hawk traveled to Toledo, Ohio, to...
Strength Training for Beginners: A Westside Barbell Guide
strength training for beginners
When someone asks how to start strength training for beginners, they’re jumping over the most important question to start with: what is strength...
DE Training Guidelines: Optimal Percentages
Utilizing the correct amount of weight and/or accommodating resistance is essential if you want the best results out of your Dynamic Effort Workouts. ...
The WSBB Guide to Dynamic Effort Training
Dynamic Effort Method | Dynamic Effort Training
The Conjugate Method is recognized as one of the most comprehensive and effective training approaches for athletes in any sport. Rather than dedicating...
Basic Conjugate Training Advice X
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...
Conjugate for Wrestling: Max Effort
Conjugate Method | Grappling
The maximal effort method is a strength training method used to improve absolute strength. The Conjugate Method features two max effort training days...
Starting Conjugate: Standard Powerlifting Competition Strategy
Conjugate Method | Coaching
The Starting Conjugate series has provided insight into nearly all aspects of basic Conjugate Method training and training philosophy. From max effort...