Getting Started with Conjugate Training - WSBB #78

Westside Barbell

In today’s episode, Tom Barry and Burley Hawk break down the fundamentals of the Conjugate System and guide you on how to incorporate it into your training regimen. They address common questions from listeners about when to start the system, appropriate warm-ups, exercise selection, and much more. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your approach, this episode offers valuable insights to enhance your strength and conditioning journey.

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00:00 Intro
00:04 Start
00:52 Base Building & Starting Conjugate Blogs
01:13 What is the Conjugate Method
14:27 What Considerations to make for exercise selection?
15:25 How to balance the system while training?
17:56 When to push accessories?
24:32 When do you switch exercises?
31:13 Biggest challenges for beginners
39:59 Beginner programs for people over 40
43:14 What techniques & exercises strengthen the bottom of a lift?
45:20 How should dynamic lifts be performed?
49:02 What is an effective warm up routine
54:10 How to rotate main exercises?
55:41 How to modify the system for maximum hypertrophy?
57:14 What level of strength should you have to implement Max Effort?
58:22 Parting Thoughts & Outro