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Base Building: Max Effort Training Explained
It is often considered reckless, if not crazy, to utilize the maximal effort method with athletes new to barbell training. This fear of the maximal effort method is...
Base Building: Basic Training Template
It has been said that there are more useful training methods than the Conjugate Method when dealing with athletes new to barbell training. There is a belief that...
Ally Kennedy’s Journey with Westside Barbell: Training for the 2024 Season
When Ally Kennedy joined Westside Barbell, she already had a strong foundation from her previous training. This solid base has helped her make steady and impressive improvements over...
Executing a Repeated Effort Training Wave
The Conjugate Method uses three strength training methods to improve absolute strength, explosive power, and physical composition. These include the maximal effort, dynamic effort, and repeated effort methods....
Training Insights from MMA Fighter Matt Brown
I've learned countless lessons over the years, but with Matt Brown announcing his retirement from MMA and transitioning to a new chapter in his life, I felt compelled...
Four Week Max Effort PR Plan
The maximal effort method is responsible for improving absolute strength and dictating dynamic effort training weights. When programming a Conjugate Method-based training plan, the training must be planned...
Basic Conjugate Training Advice VII
The Conjugate Method is the most beneficial training method an athlete can use to improve strength, explosive power, speed, and conditioning. Similar to the multifaceted demands of sport,...
Starting Conjugate: Max Effort Myths
The maximal effort method is one of the two primary training methods used every week when executing a Conjugate Method training program. The intent of max effort is...
Strengthening the Adductors
The hip adductors are a group of muscles that play a vital role in all sports. These muscles are primarily responsible for thigh adduction and gait stabilization. The...
Improving Work Capacity
Possessing the ability to perform a sport-related task for an extended period is crucial for all athletes. No matter the sport, athletes must be able to perform at...
Starting Conjugate: Adjusting DE Lower Training Percentages
The dynamic effort method is a cornerstone of Conjugate Method training. At Westside, the dynamic effort method is utilized to enhance explosive power, which is crucial in both...