Here's what you need to know about the 6-12-25 Method giant sets:

• First Exercise - Mechanical Tension: Use a heavier weight for 6...

I may be one of the few guys who does NOT enjoy performing curls. 

Instead, I prefer performing rows, pulldowns, and pull-up...

Here's what you need to know:

• Slow & steady aerobic work is incredibly beneficial but very monotonous. 
• Using a combination of...

Here's what you need to know:

• Focusing on the things we know to be valid like the 6 foundational patterns ie. squat, hip-hinge, lunge,...

You’d be hard-pressed to find a program that does not include single-leg work. In fact, the list of benefits for single-leg work is...

 There are plenty of attempts to modify a traditional 4x a week Conjugate split for the more convenient 3x a week split, but the...

Conjugate x Conditioning: Going Beyond The Sled
*Originally written for Elitefts.com

One tenet of the conjugate method and improving...

Years back, I wrote an article about General Physical Preparedness (GPP) work for elitefts which you can check out here. The article...

Last November I started implementing cold-water immersion into my daily routine and to say the results & impact it had on...

After almost 2 decades in the fitness industry, I haven’t come across many programs that blend both strength and conditioning...

The triceps are the true signature of a strong and powerful physique that also has the ability to protect the elbows and shoulders...

Most people assume that the deadlift and squat are enough to build their hamstrings, but really that’s only one small portion of...

What if I told you the single most important exercise for building the hamstrings is one you’re most likely not...

Far too often, I see people subscribing to the ‘go heavy everyday’ model. I get it; if you work hard, you’ll get...

Anyone that’s tried barbell complexes more than likely dreads them – the shear pain coupled with a...

Now more than ever, people are pressed for time and chronically stressed out; not to mention most don’t have great sleeping or...

Kettlebells might be the tool that’s been missing from your training – there a number of reasons why you should consider...

Follow the hashtag #conjugate on IG and you’ll likely see scores of people using bands and/or chains on a regular basis.

...

In the strength and conditioning world, strength is often prioritized and conditioning is somewhat of an after-thought. To give you an...

There is a lot of available data to support the notion that Box Squatting is a viable method for increasing the squat and deadlift.

Reverse Bands aka. The Future Method

Utilizing reverse bands has more benefits than simply lifting with supramaximal loading. The...

It’s no mystery that Louie Simmons has produced some of the strongest powerlifters in the world and anyone that has been...

Improving the deadlift and squat doesn’t necessarily mean you need to deadlift and squat more often. The guys at Westside Barbell...