Criticisms and Misunderstandings
The Conjugate Training System remains unparalleled in effectiveness and efficiency, as long as the training plan is programmed and executed properly. You’ll sometimes hear folks say, ‘If Conjugate...
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Basic Conjugate Training Advice XVII
The Conjugate System is a training system capable of addressing and improving all aspects of strength and conditioning. No matter the athlete, the sport, or the situation, the...
Conjugate for Athletes: Basic Training Strategy
The Westside Barbell Conjugate System is a training system capable of addressing and improving all sport-relevant strengths and traits for all athletes. Our training methods initially gained popularity...
Starting Conjugate: Limited Equipment
A common misconception regarding the use of the Conjugate Method is that an athlete must have access to a gym similar to Westside to execute training properly. While...
Basic Conjugate Training Advice XVI
The simultaneous improvement of multiple strengths and athletic traits sets the Conjugate Method apart from all other strength and conditioning methods. Using our system, athletes can rapidly improve...
Basic Conjugate Training Advice XV
The training of any athlete must meet all strength and performance demands related to their sport. The Conjugate Method offers a strength training framework that enables coaches to...
Basic Conjugate Training Advice XIII
Success with the Conjugate Method depends on the experience and knowledge of the coach or athlete executing the training plan. While the Conjugate Method is the most effective...
5 Powerlifting Exercises for Beginners
Exercise selection and variation play critical roles in exercise programming. If selected correctly, athletes will progress at a consistent pace. However, training results can be affected if a...
Managing Barbell Training Intensity as a Beginner
A common question many individuals new to strength training ask regarding weight selection is, "How heavy is too heavy?" This will always depend on the individual. Some folks...
Starting Conjugate: Methods and Mindset
The Conjugate Method uses three primary strength training methods: maximal, dynamic, and repeated effort. These training methods allow coaches and athletes to address all aspects of sports performance...
Starting Conjugate: Simplified Offseason Powerlifting Training Strategy
The Conjugate Method has been applied to the sport of powerlifting with great success. Our methods address all the necessary special strengths to ensure a powerlifter is able...
The Maximal Effort Method
The maximal effort method is one of the three primary strength training methodologies featured within the Westside Barbell Conjugate Method. Each training week, we execute two max effort...