The Dynamic Effort Method is one of three core training methods used in the Conjugate system, or Westside system, developed at Westside Barbell by Louie … Continue ReadingDynamic Effort Method: Pros, Cons, & Should You Do It?

There are three methods of strength training – the repetition method, the dynamic effort method, and the max effort method. While all three are important … Continue ReadingMax Effort Method: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly (Full Guide)

A term you will often hear in the lifting world is “backoff sets.”  While that term may be perfectly clear to some, it’s not entirely … Continue ReadingBack Off Sets: How To Use Them The Right Way

If you are focused on powerlifting, or just maxing out your squat or deadlift, what’s the best way to train your legs? Powerlifters should train … Continue ReadingHow Do Powerlifters Train Legs? (3 Powerlifting Leg Workouts)

There are a variety of exercises, rep ranges, and variations you can do to train your chest, and you’ll see the full range of them … Continue ReadingHow Do Powerlifters Train Chest? (3 Powerlifting Chest Workouts)

We don’t often think of powerlifting, or lifting in general, as a seasonal sport, but it’s common for powerlifters to change up their workouts for … Continue ReadingOff-Season Powerlifting Program (Ultimate Guide)