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Four Weeks to a Bench PR: Week One

Four Weeks to a Bench PR: Week One

Burley Hawk November 4th, 2022 6 minute read

2022 | Accessory Training | Bench | Bench Press Training | Bench Training | Max Effort | Maximal Effort Method

The Conjugate system includes weekly max-effort exercises performed with the intent to lift the heaviest weight we can on that specific day for that...

Bench Press Builders

Bench Press Builders

Burley Hawk July 27th, 2022 6 minute read

Conjugate Method | 2022 | Absolute Strength | Accessory Training | Bench | Bench Press Training | Max Effort

The bench press is a lift that frustrates many powerlifters. You see it often, lifters squat or deadlift world-class amounts of weight yet struggle to...

Shoulder Training for Beginners

Shoulder Training for Beginners

WSBB Education June 1st, 2022 5 minute read

Bench | Exercise Programming | strength training for beginners | Strength Training Methods

When you begin weight training, it is important to have a sensible approach that ensures proper training of the muscle groups responsible for supporting...

Westside Arm Training for Bench Press

Westside Arm Training for Bench Press

Burley Hawk May 13th, 2022 6 minute read

Conjugate Method | Bench | Exercise Programming | Featured | Strength Training Methods

Over the years, Westside Barbell has produced some of the strongest bench pressers in the sport of powerlifting. We have had lifters press over 600lbs raw...

Optimal Bench Press Setup

Optimal Bench Press Setup

Burley Hawk April 30th, 2022 7 minute read

Conjugate Method | Bench | Exercise Programming | Featured | Strength Training Methods

There's no doubt that you must develop optimal form and technique to lift the heaviest weights you can. Today, if you speak to practically any lifter, you...

WSBB Blog: Getting The Most Out of Your Bands - Triceps

WSBB Blog: Getting The Most Out of Your Bands - Triceps

Burley Hawk January 24th, 2022 5 minute read

Conjugate Method | Bench | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods

Building a strong upper body requires focusing specifically on developing key muscle groups responsible for performing sport-specific movements. Having strong...

WSBB Blog: Strong Shoulders = Healthy Shoulders

WSBB Blog: Strong Shoulders = Healthy Shoulders

WSBB Education November 26th, 2021 4 minute read

Conjugate Method | Bench | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods

It is no secret that the shoulders play a tremendous role in strength sports. Powerlifting requires an athlete to have strong shoulders for bench...

WSBB Blog: Strong Lats, Strong Bench

WSBB Blog: Strong Lats, Strong Bench

WSBB Education November 15th, 2021 5 minute read

Conjugate Method | Bench | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods

Out of the three powerlifts, the bench press is the lift that requires the highest level of precision to complete. With most powerlifters, the squat and...

WSBB Blog: Big Arms, Big Bench

WSBB Blog: Big Arms, Big Bench

WSBB Education October 8th, 2021 6 minute read

Conjugate Method | Bench | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods

Over the course of the last thirty years, Westside Barbell has had numerous lifters achieve 600lb raw benches, all the way up to 1000lb geared benches. It...

WSBB Blog: Fix Your Bench Weakness

WSBB Blog: Fix Your Bench Weakness

WSBB Education August 13th, 2021 3 minute read

Conjugate Method | Bench | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods