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Starting Conjugate: Training Advice III

Starting Conjugate: Training Advice III

Successful Conjugate-based training depends on the coach or athlete's understanding of strength training theory and the application of strength training methods. While those new to our methods may only notice the bands, chains, specialty bars, and exercise variations initially, they soon discover everything we do has a purpose. The end goal is consistently delivering the most optimal programming possible.

Tue Sep 12, 2023
Four Weeks to a Bench PR: Week Three

Four Weeks to a Bench PR: Week Three

It is now week three of the four-week bench press PR program, and it is time to change up the angle of the press. We have focused on pressing from the flat position for the past two weeks. This week, we will focus on pressing from the incline position. This will allow us to place emphasis on the pecs and shoulder muscles, as well as the triceps. 

Sun Nov 20, 2022
Shoulder Training for Beginners

Shoulder Training for Beginners

While it is undoubtedly vital to focus on developing movement skills that allow you to best use your physical structure, it is just as important to increase an athlete's preparedness through the use of intelligent volume and intensity regulation. A significant group of muscles that beginners should immediately focus on is the muscles that support the shoulder joints.

Wed Jun 01, 2022
WSBB Blog: Max Effort Upper Main Exercise Selection for Beginners

WSBB Blog: Max Effort Upper Main Exercise Selection for Beginners

Max Effort Upper: selecting the right exercises for beginners.

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

WSBB Blog: Max Effort Lower Main Exercise Selection for Beginners

Max Effort Lower: selecting the right exercises for beginners.

Mon Feb 14, 2022
WSBB Blog: Understanding Exercise Selection, Volume, and Intensity for Beginners

WSBB Blog: Understanding Exercise Selection, Volume, and Intensity for Beginners

A beginner's guide to understanding the role played by exercise selection, intensity, and volume in the building of effective Conjugate Method training.

Mon Dec 06, 2021
WSBB Blog: The Squat Suit for Beginners

WSBB Blog: The Squat Suit for Beginners

Tags: Squat, Tips, Novice Time to Read: 3.5min In the land of geared lifting, there...

Mon Apr 19, 2021
WSBB Blog: The Deadlift Suit for Beginners

WSBB Blog: The Deadlift Suit for Beginners

Tags: Deadlift, Novice, Conjugate MethodTime to Read: 3.5min In the realm of geared powerlifting, the...

Fri Apr 16, 2021
WSBB Blog: Bench Press Shirt for Beginners

WSBB Blog: Bench Press Shirt for Beginners

Tags: Bench, Tips, Program Time to Read: 3min The equipped bench press is one of,...

Tue Apr 13, 2021
ADVANCED SYSTEM FOR BEGINNERS

ADVANCED SYSTEM FOR BEGINNERS

I hear all the time that Westside training is for the advanced and that only...

Tue Oct 18, 2016
TEEN LIFTING

TEEN LIFTING

There has been much said about lifting and age. Everyone has their viewpoint. The United...

Tue Oct 18, 2016