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...
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Conjugate for Athletes: Dynamic Effort Squat Training
The dynamic effort method is one of the three primary strength-training methods used in the Conjugate System. This method focuses on improving an athlete’s rate of force development,...
So You Want to Be a Strength Coach
Over the past year, we’ve had the privilege of meeting many young, aspiring strength and conditioning coaches who’ve come through Westside Barbell. It’s always encouraging to see that...
Conjugate for Athletes: Introduction to Maximal Effort
The Conjugate Method uses three strength-training methods: maximal, dynamic, and repeated effort. Combining these methods allows athletes to address and improve multiple strengths and athletic traits simultaneously. This...
Conjugate for Athletes: Rotating Accessory Exercises
The Conjugate Method training structure seeks to consistently improve multiple strengths and athletic traits simultaneously. This is tremendously beneficial for the conventional sports athlete, given the limited time...
Conjugate for Athletes: Combined Dynamic Effort
The combined dynamic effort training day is a modification to the standard Westside Barbell Conjugate Method training schedule used when working with conventional sports athletes. Combining dynamic effort...
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...
Coaching Maximal Effort
The maximal effort method is one of the three primary strength training methods featured within the Conjugate System. This training method aims to enhance an athlete’s absolute strength,...
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...
Starting Conjugate: Exercise Variation
The Conjugate Method enables coaches and athletes to introduce a range of training stimuli and demands, thereby promoting both general and specific adaptations. Using the maximal, dynamic, and...
Starting Conjugate: Basic Accessory Exercise Programming
While exercise selection certainly plays a role in accessory exercise training success, the most important aspect is how the sets and reps are programmed. Appropriate set-and-rep programming dictates...