Workout Walkthrough: Max Effort Upper
I am now back at Westside Barbell training full-time and wanted to use this opportunity to provide more insight into how we train at the gym. These articles...
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Starting Conjugate: Basic Triceps Training
The Conjugate Method provides the framework for a coach or athlete to address any strength or conditioning-related issue that is responsible for holding an athlete back from improving...
Selecting the Best Tricep Exercises
As an athlete, it is important to develop a strong upper body. One of the most critical components of developing a strong upper body is ensuring that your...
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....
WSBB Blog: Max Effort Upper Main Exercise Selection for Beginners
Earlier in the week, we covered max effort lower exercise selection for beginners. Today, we will discuss which exercises are essential for beginners to include when building their...
WSBB Blog: Breakdown of a Max Effort Upper Workout
To be a complete athlete, one must possess a strong lower body and a strong upper body. Understanding this, the Conjugate Method utilizes two max effort training days...
WSBB Blog: Tricep Focused M.E. Upper for Strength Athletes
Building upper body strength is essential for any strength athlete, no matter which strength sport you participate in. To be competitive in your sport, you will inevitably have...
WSBB Blog: Westside Warmups - Upper Body
When it comes to upper body training days, your success will be dictated by your ability to warm up before your first exercise of the day. The Conjugate...
WSBB Blog: How to Program Max Effort Upper
No matter what sport you participate in, having a strong upper body is essential for overall sports performance and injury avoidance. To develop a strong upper body, athletes...
Dynamic Effort Upper Week 47 Day 4
Warm up Band push downs Banded pull aparts Do a few reps with the bar to get familiar with it, do a few warm up sets until you...
Dynamic Effort Upper Week 45 Day 4
Warm up Band push downs Face pulls Do a few reps with the bar to get familiar with it, do a few warm up sets until you are...
Max Effort Upper Week 45 Day 2
Warm up Band push downs Band Lat pull overs Do a few reps with the bar to get familiar with it, do a few warm up sets until...