Basic Conjugate Training Advice X
It is the end of 2024, and the Conjugate Method has never been more popular. Looking around the strength and conditioning landscape, you will notice many coaches using...
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Conjugate for Wrestling: Max Effort
The maximal effort method is a strength training method used to improve absolute strength. The Conjugate Method features two max effort training days each week, max effort lower...
Starting Conjugate: Standard Powerlifting Competition Strategy
The Starting Conjugate series has provided insight into nearly all aspects of basic Conjugate Method training and training philosophy. From max effort and dynamic effort training to meet...
Conjugate for Strongman: Max Effort Upper Exercise Selection
The development of a strong overhead press is essential for any strongman competitor. Much like the bench press in powerlifting, the overhead press tests upper torso pressing strength...
Workout Walkthrough: Combined DE 11/15/24
This week's workout walkthrough will be a combined dynamic effort day. As the name implies, combined dynamic effort is a Conjugate Method training modification in which both dynamic...
Solving Fatigue-Related Issues
Proper management of training fatigue may be the most important aspect of strength training. While many focus on exercise selection, sets, repetitions, and overall program design, none of...
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...
Hanson & Leon’s Road to Strength and Success
Max Hanson claimed his first major IBJJF title at black belt, defeating reigning champion Carlos Henrique in a strategic final at No-Gi Pans. His journey to the top...
Starting Conjugate: Thoughts on Max Effort
The Conjugate Method includes the use of three strength training methods: maximal, dynamic, and repeated effort. Each method delivers a particular stimulus that brings about specific training adaptations,...
Neen Williams at Westside: Training, Skateboarding, and the Conjugate Method in Action
We recently had the pleasure of hosting Neen Williams at Westside Barbell, and let me tell you—this guy still skateboards at a pro level while running a successful...
Westside Barbell Quadriceps Training
As anyone who truly understands the Conjugate Method knows, it never fails to improve an athlete's strength and conditioning. In my opinion, the Conjugate Method is the only...
The Legacy of Westside Barbell: Why We Haven’t Stopped Since Louie’s Passing
There’s been chatter over the last two years about whether Westside Barbell should have ceased to exist after Louie Simmons passed away. Some people, pointing to Louie’s own words,...