Conjugate Football: Deadlift Training Overview
Conjugate Method | Football
The improvement of posterior chain strength provides many benefits to the football player. When the posterior chain is appropriately trained, athletes...
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Conjugate Football: Squat Training Overview
Conjugate Method | Football
The development of lower body absolute strength and explosive power is critical in the sport of football. Athletes must be able to rapidly accelerate,...
Floor Press: A Secret to Stronger Frames in Jiu Jitsu
#jiujitsu | Bench Press Training
Have you ever wondered how Dante Leon maintains such a strong frame against the best grapplers in the world? In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, frames are your first...
Conjugate Football: Bench Press Training Overview
Conjugate Method | Football
The use of the bench press when training football players is no revolutionary idea. This exercise has been used to strengthen the upper torso and arms of...
The Westside Barbell Pro Resistance Bands
Accommodating Resistance | Dynamic Effort Method | Maximal Effort Method
Conjugate Method training calls on athletes to perform two maximal and dynamic effort workouts each week, with the intent of improving the absolute strength...
Why Jiu Jitsu Athletes Should Box Squat | Westside Barbell
#jiujitsu | Box Squat
If you're serious about Jiu Jitsu, strength is essential. This isn’t about trending techniques or complicated setups, it's about having the strength and...
Conjugate Football: In-Season Training
Conjugate Method | Football
What makes the Conjugate Method so valuable to the strength coach focused on conventional sports is the customizability of the programming. No matter the...
Conjugate Football: Introduction to Offseason Training
Conjugate Method | Football
Football requires athletes to be strong, explosive, fast, and adequately conditioned. While football practice can help improve strength and conditioning to...
Strength Training for Combat Athletes: The Westside Barbell Way
#jiujitsu | Combat Sports | Podcast
When it comes to training for combat sports—Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, wrestling, and everything in between—misinformation runs rampant. At Westside Barbell, we’ve...