Westside Barbell: The Conjugate Method Podcast

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How to Optimize Athlete Health: Doctor Shawn Bailey #79 Jun 27, 2024

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Join Tom Barry as he chats with Dr. Shawn Bailey, the dedicated team physician at Westside Barbell and head of The Armory in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Bailey's primary care, physical therapy, and sports science expertise is crucial in optimizing athlete health and performance. Discover his journey, approach to sports medicine, and collaborative efforts with Westside Barbell.

Key Highlights:

Dr. Bailey’s background and sports medicine expertise
Insights into athlete healthcare and performance strategies
The collaboration between Westside Barbell and The Armory

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How to Get Started with Conjugate Training - #78 Jun 20, 2024

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Join Tom Barry and Burley Hawk as they break down the fundamentals of the Conjugate System and guide you in incorporating it into your training. Addressing common questions, they discuss when to start, appropriate warm-ups, exercise selection, and more. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your approach, this episode offers valuable insights to enhance your strength and conditioning journey. Learn how to balance your training, push accessories, and adapt the system for maximum results.

Key Highlights:

Basics of the Conjugate System
Exercise selection and warm-up routines
Tips for balancing and modifying the system
Beginner programs and advanced techniques

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Should Athletes Train Conjugate #77 May 17, 2024

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Join Tom Barry and Burley Hawk as they delve into the versatility of the Conjugate System, exploring how it can be tailored to different sports, including golf. They discuss PGA-level golfers' unique challenges and the importance of specific training methods to enhance performance and coordination. This episode provides valuable insights into adapting the Conjugate System for various athletic needs, highlighting practical applications and real-world examples.

Key Highlights:

Application of the Conjugate System in golf and other sports
Insights into the physical demands of PGA-level golfers
Importance of hand-eye coordination and specific training techniques
Engaging with the community through forums for deeper discussions

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MMA Strength & Conditioning: Lance Palmer #76 Feb 08, 2024

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In this episode, Tom Barry interviews professional MMA fighter Lance Palmer about the importance of balancing conditioning and strength training, especially for athletes preparing for competition.

They delve into how training adaptations evolve with age and the significant impact on joints and overall strength. The conversation highlights the philosophy of completing hard work before training camps to focus on specific fight preparation. Additionally, they explore how skill and strength play pivotal roles in athletic performance.

Key Highlights:

Balancing conditioning with strength training
Training adaptations and their impact on joints and strength
Philosophy and structure of training camps
The interplay between skill and strength in athletic performance

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Lance Palmer is an accomplished American professional mixed martial artist and former collegiate wrestler. He is a four-time NCAA Division 1 All-American and was a dominant force in high school wrestling, securing four OHSAA state championships. Further cementing his legacy in the world of mixed martial arts, Palmer has twice claimed the title of PFL (Professional Fighters League) world champion.

00:00 Intro
00:20 Beginning Wrestling
05:50 Getting in St. Edwards High School
22:23 Introduction to Strength Training
32:22 What sets St. Edwards apart
40:07 Success at St. Edwards
49:07 Pinned
51:14 Wrestling Bears
1:03:50 Ohio State
1:08:28 Going From Highschool to College
1:27:28 Training what works for you
1:29:50 Combat Sports
1:39:58 Recruitment
1:47:02 Training Partners
1:50:10 Training at Westside
2:01:53 Outro

Skateboarding and Strength: Neen Williams #75 Oct 13, 2023

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In this episode, Tom Barry interviews professional skateboarder and fitness coach Neen Williams. They discuss how Neen balances his passion for skateboarding with the work it entails, sharing insights on setting and achieving new personal records (PRs) in training. Neen emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and staying motivated personally and professionally. Engage with Neen as he shares his journey of helping others and the value of community engagement.

Key Highlights:

Balancing passion and work
Achieving new personal records (PRs) in training
Continuous learning and its importance
Staying motivated in personal and professional life
Community engagement and helping others

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Neen Williams is a Professional skateboarder, athlete, coach, business owner, and restaurateur.

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00:00 Intro

00:27 Strength Training & Skateboarding

06:38 Creating A Hierarchy of Training

07:57 Dialing Your Life Into Being A Pro Athlete

15:41 Street Skateboarding

22:54 Preparing for a shoot

24:43 Neens 5 Tips For Strength Training

26:14 Moving to A 3 Day Model

28:12 Giving Back

31:54 Day In A Life Of A Pro Skater

36:42 Sponsor In Skateboarding

39:08 Neen's Spices & Restaurants

45:44 The Never-ending Work Day

46:50 Parting Thoughts/Outro

Strongman at Westside, MMA Coaching, Onnit - Craig Bongelli - WSBB#74 Sep 15, 2023

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Craig Bongelli is a former professional strongman and is a highly experienced strength coach who has worked with athletes in multiple disciplines. Currently coaching @Onnitofficial in Austin, Craig is a valued member of Westside Alumni

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00:00 Start

00:04 Craig's Start at Westside

13:33 Learning at Westside

20:41 Craig's journey after Westside

26:57 Misunderstandings of the Westside System

34:59 3 tips to implement conjugate

38:28 transitioning from athlete to coach

40:53 Learning from outside the Westside System

48:19 Working with athletes

58:35 Taking Athlete's losses personally

1:08:07 Craig's time at Jackson-Wink MMA

1:19:45 Professional MMA Training

1:23:41 Understanding Westside History

1:29:58 What is Onnit Gym?

1:31:54 Westside Memories

1:35:23 Parting Thoughts/Outro

Westside Style MMA Training, Muay Thai Champion, Double Knockout - WSBB #73 - Dorian Price Aug 31, 2023

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Dorian Price is is a highly accomplished Muay Thai fighter and Coach. He fought in the legendary Lumpinee Arena, is a UFC Veteran and was a contestant on season 6 of the Ultimate Fighter. He played an integral role in the development of the MMA program here at Westside Barbell

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00:00 Intro

00:44 How did Dorian end up in Muay Thai?

05:13 THe 4 Horsemen of American Muay Thai

10:04 Dorian's "little stint" in MMA

18:30 Dorian's Style of Muay Thai

25:02 Meeting Matt Brown

27:46 FIghting and Living in Thailand

44:09 Dorian's Clinch and Elbow Game

53:06 Training Matt Brown

54:51 Fighting in Lumpinee

01:16:13 Big Boss

01:18:35 The Hello Kitty Scooter

01:33:49 THe Double Knockout

01:44:46 Developing the Westside MMA program

02:09:42 Outro

Beginner’s Guide To Conjugate: The Maximal Effort Method Aug 01, 2023

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Welcome to our new series "Beginner's Guide To Conjugate", where we'll go through each facet of the Conjugate System, educating you on what each element is and how it functions within the system. Today's episode is covering Max effort.

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Blog post and sample workout here:

https://www.westside-barbell.com/blogs/the-blog/max-effort-walk-through

References:

-Bompa, Todor. "Theory and Methodology of Training." (1999)
-Kurz, Tomas. "Science of Sports Training." (2001)
-Lapututin, Nikolai; Oleshko, Valentin. "Managing the Training of Weight Lifters."
-Siff, Mel. "Supertraining" (2004)
-Zatsiorsky, V. M. "Science and Practice of Strength Training." (1995)
-Simmons, L. "Westside Barbell Book of Methods." (2007) Westside Barbell.
-Verkhoshansky, Y., & Siff, M. C. "Supertraining." (2009) Verkhoshansky

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00:00 Intro
00:28 Max Effort
05:36 Implementing the Maximal Effort Method
09:53 Progressive Overload & The Maximal Effort Method
12:46 Outro & Parting Thoughts

Internship at Westside Barbell, Learning From Louie, Integrity - WSBB #72 - Jordan Syatt Jul 10, 2023

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Jordan Syatt is a renowned health and fitness coach and is a record setting, world class powerlifter. Jordan Syatt started his internship at the same time with Tom. A dedicated student of Westside and the wisdom of Louie Simmons, he has applied the knowledge and philosophy learned here to all aspects of his life and business.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
00:21 Start
00:46 Jordan and Tom's beginnings at Westside
21:13 Jordan's Mindset after Westside
28:32 Learning From Louie
31:22 The Internship
41:16 Louie Simmons
55:02 Jordan paved his own way
58:31 Jordan's view on Westside's future
1:04:35 Maintaining Integrity
1:16:58 What excites Jordan?
1:23:13 Outro

Beginner’s Guide To Conjugate - Introduction Jun 27, 2023

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Welcome to our new series "Beginner's Guide To Conjugate", where we'll go through each facet of the Conjugate System, educating you on what each element is and how it functions within the system.

If you wish to support the podcast directly, here is the donation link:

https://checkout.stripe.com/c/pay/cs_live_a1BtRqBXnvp1g3r6bf3kG29pQhjWzec1n8oOJcG8YdPFKmwhYarWJ0DVTf#fidkdWxOYHwnPyd1blppbHNgWjA0SzM0bFdNTGpdNDMxTU1Mdjx1TDx%2FR2djNURuXUlpTG1WS0RDQ1xSfGBTcHEwSGRgYFdKMFxWMTZGc0RJNX1iXUJKSTJzPGJjMmxLSzVdU0ljY2lIcXdgNTVvV25BSlJqSScpJ3VpbGtuQH11anZgYUxhJz8nPXJIZkp%2FPXxiMkhpMXVKMWJiJ3gl

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Timestamps:

00:00 Start
01:10 Intro
01:31 The Conjugate System
02:42 The Maximal Effort Method
03:39 The Dynamic Effort Method
04:29 The Repeated Effort Method
05:15 Factors To Consider
07:49 Implementing The System
11:41 Finding Your Weakness
13:48 Accessory Work
15:35 Recovery
17:22 Common Pitfalls
20:37 Outro

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