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January 16, 2026 • 59 mins
Become a Certified Conjugate Coach: https://www.westside-barbell.com/pages/conjugate-coach-certification In today’s episode of the podcast, Tom and Burley answer your questions on various aspects of strength training. Topics discussed include dynamic effort training, max effort training frequency, the importance of strength in grappling, and the common misconceptions surrounding the conjugate method. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:29 Dynamic Effort For Raw Lifters 00:02:04 What Does A Training Week Look Like 00:03:04 Posture & Plyo Day 00:04:42 Do You Need To Max Out Every Week 00:06:38 Strength's Role In Grappling 00:09:32 Conjugate Is Outdated? 00:14:33 Exercise Rotation 00:19:04 Conjugate For Beginners? 00:23:46 Do You Need To PR? 00:27:58 Exercise Variation 00:32:35 Combined Dynamic Effort Day 00:37:28 Accessory Work 00:39:29 Rest Periods 00:43:39 Box Squats & Speed Pulls 00:44:54 How to Choose Exercises 00:50:10 Critisms Of Westside 00:55:32 How To Start Conjugate 00:57:50 Injury Rate
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