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Starting Conjugate: Standard Powerlifting Competition Strategy
The Starting Conjugate series has provided insight into nearly all aspects of basic Conjugate Method training and training philosophy. From max effort and dynamic effort training to meet...
Training Insights from MMA Fighter Matt Brown
I've learned countless lessons over the years, but with Matt Brown announcing his retirement from MMA and transitioning to a new chapter in his life, I felt compelled...
Starting Conjugate: Fatigue Management
The level of success an athlete achieves with their strength training program is dictated by a few key things: exercise selection, intensity regulation, volume regulation, training frequency, and...
Outdoor Conditioning
It's the middle of summer, and there is no better time to begin an outdoor conditioning program to raise your work capacity in the gym. Conditioning is the...
WSBB Blog: Strong Theory, Weak Application
Tags: History, Conjugate Method, Squat In the world of social media, new coaches arrive daily to serve a constantly expanding customer base that is ready and willing...
Hey, Coach. You Can’t Be Too Strong.
By Louie Simmons Tags, Special Strength, Explosive Strength, Coaching Years ago, I heard the head strength coach at Tennessee University say to his audience that he did not...
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