Conjugate for Strongman: Overhead Press Variations
In the sport of Strongman, the overhead press is one lift that could be considered a staple lift similar to the bench press for a powerlifter. Just as...
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Starting Conjugate: Dynamic Effort
As stated before, the Conjugate Method is the most complete and efficient method to train an athlete for any sport. It's simple; instead of committing large blocks of...
Conjugate Conditioning
As you already know, the Conjugate Method can be applied to any sport and can increase an athlete's strength, speed, and durability. When many think of Westside Barbell...
Shoulder Training for Beginners
When you begin weight training, it is important to have a sensible approach that ensures proper training of the muscle groups responsible for supporting the large joints of...
Modified Max Effort
Max effort training is a cornerstone of the Conjugate Method. To improve all other aspects of strength, you must first develop the most critical strength; your absolute strength....
Conjugate Football: Max Effort Lower
Football is a sport that requires tremendous levels of strength, speed, endurance, and resilience to reach the highest competitive levels. It is a game known for violent impacts, with...
Grip Strength Development for Strength Athletes
It doesn't matter if you are a powerlifter, weightlifter, or strongman competitor, the ability to exert a powerful grip is a tremendous benefit. Developing the forearms and improving...
Proper Execution of a Box Squat
No matter the sport you compete in, every athlete can benefit from improved lower body strength and muscle development. If you wish to become strong, explosive, and fast,...
Conventional Deadlift Setup
You must achieve optimal positioning before moving the barbell, no matter the lift. Finding your optimal positioning for any barbell movement lowers your risk of injury and allows...
Posterior Development to Improve Athleticism
Over the years, many athletes have made the pilgrimage to Westside Barbell to see what the Conjugate Method can do to help them further excel in their sport....
Westside Arm Training for Bench Press
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 (George Halbert...
Starting Conjugate: Max Effort Walk-Through
Over the past week, I have covered the basics of max-effort training. We have discussed exercise selection and rotation and basic programming strategies to give you a solid...