The Conjugate Method™
Foreward The Conjugate System is the new "Hot" word when it comes to training systems right now. However, due to lack referencing, widely varyings opinions (mostly Incorrect) on implementing...
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SPECIALTY BARS
What is the fastest and most economical way to build a powerlifting gym? First, you need a good power rack so you don’t get hurt. Second of course...
DEADLIFT TRAINING
Paul Childress said that a big squatter is not always a big deadlifter, but a big deadlifter is almost always a big squatter. How do you build a...
DON’T CHASE YOUR TAIL
Chases His Tail I am fascinated whenever my pit bull, Jackie, chases his tail. Round and round he goes, going nowhere fast, until he finally realizes he’s right...
TRAINING THE LOCK-OUT
We are in a new millennium, and the times are a changing, as they say. Bench press shirts are a major part of powerlifting, so get with the...
TRAINING STRONG LEGS FOR WORLD RECORDS
It was around 1970, and I was reading Muscle Power Builder and articles by members of Westside Barbell in Culver City, CA. George Frenn was discussing how important...
THE REPETITION METHOD
I have previously discussed the different methods of training that are utilized at Westside. The dynamic method replaces a maximal effort day and builds explosiveness and speed strength....
THE REPETITION METHOD
I have previously discussed the different methods of training that are utilized at Westside. The dynamic method replaces a maximal effort day and builds explosiveness and speed strength....
RESEARCHING RESISTANCE
There are many things about strength that I don’t understand. One, in particular, is how the heck did the father in The Courtship of Eddie’s Father turn into...
ORGANIZATION OF TRAINING PART 1
When planning training, one must not plan for the next meet, but rather the next year or even longer. The following are some issues to consider: Weight gain...
ORGANIZATION OF TRAINING PART 2
When planning training, one must not plan for the next meet, but rather the next year or even longer. The following are some issues to consider: Weight gain...
PERCENT TRAINING: WHAT IS IT REALLY?
In the squat, what is too heavy to train with and too light to train with? In Russia , much research revealed that 65-82.5% of a 1 rep...