Accommodating Resistance: Achieving Optimal Training Outcomes
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 training...
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The Westside Barbell Pro Resistance Bands
Conjugate Method training calls on athletes to perform two maximal and dynamic effort workouts each week, with the intent of improving the absolute strength and rate of force...
Accommodating Resistance
The Conjugate Method incorporates multiple strength training methodologies and utilizes a multitude of strength training tools to efficiently achieve training goals. Louie Simmons popularized the simultaneous use of...
A Beginner’s Guide to WSBB Resistance Bands
As you begin using the Conjugate Method, one of the first things you will notice that is different from other programs is the use of accommodating resistance in...
Starting Conjugate: Dynamic Effort Deadlift Programming
Proper implementation of the dynamic effort method for lower body training is guaranteed to increase an athlete's rate of force development, enabling the athlete to display significant levels...
Dynamic Effort: Building Your First DE Lower Wave
As we have mentioned, at Westside Barbell, we utilize the dynamic effort method every week to increase force production and improve an athlete’s ability to move powerfully. Aside...