Raw Powerlifting: Debunking Conjugate Myths
Conjugate Method | Raw Powerlifting
Year after year, you see raw powerlifting training change from the linear-based SBD approach to a more Conjugate-based training strategy. Some may scoff...
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.
Upper Body Dumbbell Workouts for Powerlifters
Conjugate Method | Repeated Effort Method | Dumbbell Training
The typical Westside Barbell training week calls for two upper-body training days per week, a maximal and dynamic effort workout. This training covers...
What the Conjugate Method Actually Is
Conjugate Method
The word has gotten loose. Conjugate now gets stapled onto almost anything. Rotate a few exercises, throw in a speed day, call it conjugate. That is not...
Why Dynamic Effort Training Works
The dynamic effort method is one of the three primary strength training methods used in the Conjugate Training System. This training method calls for...
Lacrosse Strength Training at Westside Barbell
Athletes | Lacrosse | Strength and Conditioning
Lacrosse Strength Training at Westside Barbell Walk into Westside on a Monday at 10am and you will catch Ally Kennedy and Justin Inacio training next to each...
Starting Conjugate: Developing Proficiency in the Competition Lifts
Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming
The development of skill and technique is important in all sports. Powerlifting is no different: athletes must develop a high level of proficiency in the...
The 3-Day Westside Conjugate System for High School Wrestling
Strength Coaching | Strength Training | Wrestling
The Conjugate Method is famous for building elite level powerlifters, but its real value is building athletes who need to get stronger, faster and more...
Peak Velocity for Strength and Conditioning
Strength and Conditioning
Last week, I had strength and conditioning coach Joe Kenn on the podcast for ninety minutes. It was a stark reminder of what this industry loses when...
Basic Dynamic Effort Training Modifications
Conjugate Method | Dynamic Effort Method
The dynamic effort method is one of the three primary strength training methods in the Conjugate Training System. Dynamic effort training involves...
Accommodating Resistance: Achieving Optimal Training Outcomes
Conjugate Method | Accommodating Resistance
The use of bands and chains in training allows a coach or athlete to alter the resistance curve of an exercise, allowing an athlete to attain the...