Category: Powerlifting Programs

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 … Dynamic 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 … Max 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 … Back Off Sets: How To Use Them The Right Way

We often say that if we want to be better at something, we should do it more often – so should we be bench pressing … Bench Press Every Day: Pros, Cons, Should You Do It?

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 … How Do Powerlifters Train Legs? (3 Powerlifting Leg Workouts)

In my coaching career, I have programmed powerlifters to deadlift with both higher and lower frequencies. It is traditionally not a lift that individuals enjoy … How Many Times A Week Should You Deadlift?

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 … How 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 … Off-Season Powerlifting Program (Ultimate Guide)