Basic Conjugate Training Advice XI
Training competitive athletes requires a methodology that addresses all aspects of athletic performance. The athlete's chosen training method will ultimately set the course for their athletic success. No...
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Basic Conjugate Training Advice IX
Having the proper perspective is critical when utilizing the Conjugate Method. Over the years, there have been quite a few myths and misconceptions associated with our training style,...
Improving Work Capacity
Possessing the ability to perform a sport-related task for an extended period is crucial for all athletes. No matter the sport, athletes must be able to perform at...
Bodyweight Exercises
A bodyweight workout is an effective way to achieve meaningful training stimulus with limited to no access to conventional strength training equipment. For athletes, these workouts offer the...
Westside Barbell Financing
Finance Your Westside Barbell Purchase: Westside offers financing and lease programs to meet your business or personal budget, credit profile, and purchasing goals. If you prefer to finance...
Internships
Multimedia Internship (Unpaid Position) Westside Barbell HQ is looking for a highly motivated, creative and skilled individual for a three to six-month internship. The interns tasks will be...
General Physical Preparedness
I am often asked, how do we recover from two max effort workouts a week on top of two high-volume speed days? The two max effort workouts are...
What Your Gym Really Needs
How do you build a Westside gym? First, you need special bars. The theory of the conjugate system is to rotate exercises in some way to avoid accommodation....
JUMPING
I am always trying to overcome the force of gravity with a barbell or jumping. Everyone knows about Westside squatters, but what about their jumping ability? How about...
Thank You
I would like to thank Glen Pendlay and the Olympic Lifters for there participation in his weight lifting seminar at Westside Barbell that demonstrated how to include special...
Dr.Anatoliy Bondarchuk
We all know that Dr. Bondarchuk was a great hammer thrower, a former World Record holder and also and Olympic Champion. His knowledge of sports has certainly surpassed...