Conjugate Method: Tracking Progress
Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming
The ability to consistently track progress and collect relevant training data is two aspects of the Conjugate Method that are most beneficial to the...
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.
Scout Hyper
As you may have read in the blog article that covers the history of Louie Simmons' Reverse Hyper, he invented it after experiencing a broken back. When...
Basic Conjugate Training Advice XIV
Conjugate Method | Training Methods & Techniques
The Conjugate Method is not a training program; it is a strength and conditioning operating system. By utilizing the maximal, dynamic, and repeated...
Starting Conjugate: Advanced Accessory Exercise Programming
Conjugate Method | Accessory Training | Exercise Programming
The selection, programming, and execution of accessory exercises will have a significant impact on the training outcomes for any athlete utilizing the...
Advanced Trunk Training
Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming
Building a strong trunk is a crucial aspect of enhancing athletic performance. Regardless of whether an athlete is focused on conventional or strength sports,...
Four Weeks to a Squat PR: Week 4
Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming
One of the key benefits of utilizing the Conjugate Method is the ability to consistently assess an athlete's strength, speed, and conditioning. Instead...
Four Weeks to a Squat PR: Week 3
Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming
The week before a planned PR attempt is what I refer to as the setup week. This is the week when we will select an exercise that allows us to train to a...
Starting Conjugate: Utilizing Kettlebells
Accessory Training | Kettlebell Training
The Conjugate Method is capable of making use of all training tools a coach or athlete may have at their disposal. At Westside Barbell, we maintain an...
Four Weeks to a Squat PR: Week 2
Conjugate Method | Squat Training
It is now week two of our four-week strategy to attain a new PR in the competition-style squat. Last week, we went with the 2" deficit deadlift, which...