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Modified Max Effort
Instead of achieving maximal motor unit recruitment by performing a lift at 100%, the main exercise is performed for three or five rep top sets that still reach suitable motor unit recruitment levels.
Essentially, we are losing the ability to achieve the highest level of motor unit recruitment with the reduction in intensity. Still, we are gaining a meaningful boost in recovery and decreasing the likelihood of programming failure or injury in the future.
Modified max-effort allows a lifter struggling with recovery to be afforded the benefits of high-intensity weight training while reducing the overall impact on recovery associated with an all-out max effort lift.
Fri May 27, 2022

Conjugate Football: Max Effort Lower
Wed May 25, 2022

Starting Conjugate: How to Begin Rotating Max Effort Exercises
Mon May 09, 2022

Starting Conjugate: Choosing Your First Max Effort Exercises
Fri May 06, 2022

Max Effort Upper for Offensive and Defensive Linemen
Safe execution of max-effort training comes down to two factors; properly planned training and properly educated players. You want your programming to expose athletes to different levels of volume and intensity while teaching correct execution of the various exercises. As long as these bases are covered, max effort training is no more dangerous than any other training method.
Do not fear max-effort training; fear having weak players who get embarrassed on the playing field.
Wed Apr 27, 2022

Max Effort: Proper Exercise Selection and Implementation
Thu Mar 24, 2022

Conjugate for Grappling: Max Effort Lower
If an athlete needs to address their absolute strength, speed, endurance, or durability, a Conjugate program can be designed to improve sports performance.
There is a need for high levels of all of the attributes mentioned above in grappling-based sports. Over the past three years, I have had the opportunity to write programming for one of the premier Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitors in the world today, Dante Leon. Dante is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and has used Conjugate-based strength training to take his abilities to the next level.
Mon Mar 21, 2022

WSBB Blog: Max Effort Management for Raw Powerlifters
Mon Mar 14, 2022

WSBB Blog: Max Effort Upper Main Exercise Selection for Beginners
Wed Feb 16, 2022

WSBB Blog: Max Effort Lower Main Exercise Selection for Beginners
Mon Feb 14, 2022

WSBB Blog: 4 Week Deadlift PR Plan - Week 1
Fri Jan 28, 2022
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