• Strength Training Articles

The Board Idea

The Board Idea

Westside Barbell
1 minute read

Learn to Coach Conjugate — Not Just Read About It

THE LEVEL 1 DIGITAL INTERNSHIP IS OPEN

The coaching process behind the Conjugate Method — how to assess athletes, select exercises, and make real-time adjustments. $150. Self-paced. 1-on-1 video calls from day one.

<Enroll Now

The board press...
The idea behind it is to simulate a higher touch point of the body while absorbing the force through the board as though it is the body. A common misunderstanding is that some tend to 'slam' the bar into the board as hard as possible. This in a way defeats the purpose as they get loose through the upper back, which in turn leads to possible shoulder injury.

« Back to Blog