How to Organize and Program a Training Day
Understanding how to plan a training day properly is one of the most critical aspects of successful training. This is especially true with the Conjugate Method, which incorporates...
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Starting Conjugate: Thoughts on Max Effort
The Conjugate Method includes the use of three strength training methods: maximal, dynamic, and repeated effort. Each method delivers a particular stimulus that brings about specific training adaptations,...
Basic Exercise Variation Management
One aspect that separates the Conjugate Method from many other popular strength training methods is the ability to precisely address any athlete's training needs or weaknesses at any...
Basic Conjugate Training Advice VIII
The Conjugate Method trumps all other training methods when it comes to effectiveness, efficiency, and specificity. You might see the word specificity and immediately think that our training...
MMA Strength and Conditioning
The sport of mixed martial arts places tremendous demands on athletes. To succeed, athletes must develop high-level techniques in multiple martial arts styles while also improving their special...
Lacrosse Strength and Conditioning
Lacrosse is a high-speed sport that requires athletes to possess explosive power, adequate conditioning, and the ability to change direction on a dime. Proper strength and conditioning can...
Strength Training for Wrestling
Wrestling is one of the most challenging sports an athlete can compete in. To be a great wrestler, an athlete must be strong, explosive, well-conditioned, and tough. It...
Strength Training for Football
The sport of football places tremendous physical demands on an athlete. An athlete must possess adequate work capacity, speed, explosive power, and absolute strength to become a successful...
Powerlifting vs. Weightlifting
Today, strength sports are more popular than ever. Take time to browse social media, and you will likely see some sort of strength sports-related content. It makes sense,...
Accessory Training: Shoulder Exercises
Building strong and healthy shoulders is a critical aspect of training. If you are an athlete, improving the strength, work capacity, and durability of the shoulders will improve...
Base Building: Basic Training Template
It has been said that there are more useful training methods than the Conjugate Method when dealing with athletes new to barbell training. There is a belief that...
Four Week Max Effort PR Plan
The maximal effort method is responsible for improving absolute strength and dictating dynamic effort training weights. When programming a Conjugate Method-based training plan, the training must be planned...