Conjugate.
Westside, max effort work, dynamic work, supplemental lifts, and conjugate setup.
Lower Body Work on the Conjugate Program
Nobody ever really has any issues or complaints when it comes to upper body assistance work.
Sometimes Less is More (A Programming Lesson)
Working with a client right now on a Squat, Bench, and Deadlift program.....
Conjugate Programming in a Garage Gym?
Because the Conjugate Program allows you to do everything under the Sun (in theory) then a perception is often created that you NEED to do everything under…
Why Conjugate is King for Auto-Regulation
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Conjugate Programming for Strongman
So in the last several articles we've focused a lot on how to program the conjugate method as it traditionally is used....for power lifting. Meaning focus…
Conjugate Programming in a Home Gym (Part 4: Dynamic Effort Squat/Deadlift)
In the final installment of this series, we'll talk briefly about how to perform the Dynamic Effort Squat / Deadlift workout.
Conjugate Programming in a Home Gym (Part 3 - Max Effort Squat/Deadlift)
(As a review of the Conjugate Method see this video: Conjugate Programming Overview )
Conjugate Programming in a Home Gym (Part 2 - Dynamic Effort Upper Body)
In part 1 of this series we looked at how to set up a rotation of max effort exercises and an assistance protocol using just the basic equipment of a…
Conjugate Programming in a Home Gym (Part 1 - Max Effort Bench Day)
Conjugate Programming is generally associated with lots of equipment - specialty bars, bands, chains, all types of machines, etc.
Supplemental Work & Accessories on a Conjugate Program
Decided to write this today as a follow up to my last article which was just kind of a loose and incomplete summary about the conjugate method, how and why…
Programming with the Conjugate Method (my favorite features!)
There are a lot of things to like about the Conjugate Method. Over the last year or so I've really fallen in love with the method (again) for use with my…
Pause Squat vs Pin Squat vs Box Squat
As part of my power building program as well as my basic barbell program, at my gym and in my online coaching group I have my members do a lot of each of…
Bringing Up Your Bench Press (Frequency, Intensity, Volume, Exercise Selection)
Yes, yes, I know another "How to Bench Press More!" article. Add it to the thousands already floating around the internet in 2019 - some beneficial, many…
A Simple & Complete Guide to Conjugate / Westside Training
The Conjugate Method is a term and methodology made most popular by Louie Simmons, owner of the Westside Barbell Club and the creator of what has become…
Squat Q&A: Mechanics, Belts, & Assistance (Part 3)
So in this last installment of our Squat Q&A, we'll discuss another common question about Squats:
Video Tutorial: Dead Stop Rack Bench
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Rack Pulls for Novices?
Any experienced strength coach can tell you that the fastest way to build a new trainee's deadlift is to simply deadlift - alot. If you are deadlifting…
Power Rack Series, Part 5: Dead Stop Rack Squats (w/ video)
Quite possibly the single most difficult exercise you can do in the gym is the Dead Stop Rack Squat. We talk about “grinding” reps out all the time, but…
Power Rack Series, Part 4: Rack Squats vs Box Squats
Traditionally there are two types of Rack Squats, both of which are underused in my opinion. The first variation of the Rack Squat involves lowering the…
Power Rack Series, Part 3: Standing Rack Press
In Part II of the series we examined the benefits of the Dead-stop Rack Bench Press for building explosive power at the bottom of the Bench Press. In Part…
Power Rack Series - Part 2: Dead-Stop Rack Bench Press
Using the power rack pins for the bench press and standing press is a powerful yet underutilized tool in my opinion. Like the rack pull, rack presses and…
Power Rack Series, Part 1: Rack Pulls
Over the course of the next several weeks and/or months we will be taking an in depth look at how all of us can better utilize one of the most important…