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.

00:00 Intro
00:29 Dynamic Effort For Raw Lifters
02:04 What Does A Training Week Look Like
03:04 Posture & Plyo Day
04:42 Do You Need To Max Out Every Week
06:38 Strength's Role In Grappling
09:32 Conjugate Is Outdated?
14:33 Exercise Rotation
19:04 Conjugate For Beginners?
23:46 Do You Need To PR?
27:58 Exercise Variation
32:35 Combined Dynamic Effort Day
37:28 Accessory Work
39:29 Rest Periods
43:39 Box Squats & Speed Pulls
44:54 How to Choose Exercises
50:10 Critisms Of Westside
55:32 How To Start Conjugate
57:50 Injury Rate

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Unpacking the Conjugate Method A Q&A with Tom Barry and Burley Hawk