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.
Conjugate Method | Dynamic Effort Method | Explosive Power
The dynamic effort method is a cornerstone of Conjugate Method training. At Westside, the dynamic effort method is utilized to enhance explosive power,...
Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Training Methods & Techniques
The Conjugate Method opens up a whole new world of possibilities for athletes. Whether an athlete seeks to improve absolute strength, explosive power,...
Conjugate Method | Accessory Training | Exercise Programming
The Conjugate Method uses three primary training methods: maximal, dynamic, and repeated effort. These methods provide an athlete with comprehensive...
Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods
Today, strength sports are more popular than ever. If you spend any time on social media, you will likely see a clip of an athlete lifting an incredible...
Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming
The Conjugate Method is the most complete and efficient training method a coach or athlete can use to improve absolute strength, explosive power, speed,...
Conjugate Method | Athletes | conditioning
As an athlete begins barbell training, ensuring the training plan is all-encompassing and leaves no aspect of physical performance untrained is...
Athletes | Bench Press Training | Dynamic Effort Method
In his rookie season, when athletes often focus just on their games, Justin Inacio, a professional lacrosse player, decided to take on an additional...
Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming
The Westside Barbell basic training template represents the base level of Conjugate Method training. While there may be many ways to design a Conjugate...
Conjugate Method | Accessory Training | Back Training
The development of a strong posterior chain is a necessity for all athletes. Whether an athlete is focused on strength or conventional sports, a strong...
