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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 Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: -Studio Sponsor: CLMS - https://clmslandscapes.com/ - The Butcher & Grocer: https://thebutcherandgrocer.com/ - Conjugate Tactical: https://conjugatetactical.com/ - The Conjugate Club: https://www.conjugateclub.com/ 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

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 -Studio Sponsor: CLMS - https://clmslandscapes.com/   - The Butcher & Grocer: https://thebutcherandgrocer.com/ - Conjugate Tactical: https://conjugatetactical.com/ - The Conjugate Club: https://www.conjugateclub.com/   Neen Williams is a Professional skateboarder, athlete, coach, business owner, and restaurateur.   Follow Neen here:   Socials: @neenwilliams Accross all platforms   Neen's Spice Rubs:   https://neenwilliamsco.com/ @nadcofficial   Check out Neen's Restaurants: @nadcburger    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

Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:   -Studio Sponsor: CLMS - https://clmslandscapes.com/   - The Butcher & Grocer: https://thebutcherandgrocer.com/ - Conjugate Tactical: https://conjugatetactical.com/ - The Conjugate Club: https://www.conjugateclub.com/   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   Follow Craig Here:   https://www.instagram.com/theconjugatecowboy/   https://www.craigbongelli.com/   If you wish to support the podcast directly, here is the donation link:   https://donate.stripe.com/8wMcOz8yg7Ml4pO4gg   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

Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:   -Studio Sponsor: CLMS - https://clmslandscapes.com/   - The Butcher & Grocer: https://thebutcherandgrocer.com/ - Conjugate Tactical: https://conjugatetactical.com/ - The Conjugate Club: https://www.conjugateclub.com/   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   Follow Dorian here:    https://www.instagram.com/coachdorianprice/  Linktree: https://linktr.ee/WestsideBarbell   If you wish to support the podcast directly, here is the donation link:   https://donate.stripe.com/8wMcOz8yg7Ml4pO4gg   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

Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: -Studio Sponsor: CLMS - https://clmslandscapes.com/ - The Butcher & Grocer: https://thebutcherandgrocer.com/ - Conjugate Tactical: https://conjugatetactical.com/ -  The Conjugate Club: https://www.conjugateclub.com/ 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. If you wish to support the podcast directly, here is the donation link: https://donate.stripe.com/8wMcOz8yg7Ml4pO4gg 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 Check Out Our Links: Starting Conjugate: https://www.westside-barbell.com/search?q=starting%20conjugate&tab=articles Linktree: https://linktr.ee/WestsideBarbell 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

Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: -Studio Sponsor: CLMS - https://clmslandscapes.com/ - The Butcher & Grocer: https://thebutcherandgrocer.com/ - Conjugate Tactical: https://conjugatetactical.com/ -  The Conjugate Club: https://www.conjugateclub.com/ 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.  Check out Jordan here: www.syattfitness.com www.instagram.com/syattfitness If you wish to support the podcast directly, here is the donation link: https://donate.stripe.com/8wMcOz8yg7Ml4pO4gg Check Out Our Links: Starting Conjugate: https://www.westside-barbell.com/search?q=starting%20conjugate&tab=articles Linktree: https://linktr.ee/WestsideBarbell 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

Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: -Studio Sponsor: CLMS - https://clmslandscapes.com/ - The Butcher & Grocer: https://thebutcherandgrocer.com/ - Conjugate Tactical: https://conjugatetactical.com/ -  The Conjugate Club: https://www.conjugateclub.com/ 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 Check Out Our Links: Starting Conjugate: https://www.westside-barbell.com/search?q=starting%20conjugate&tab=articles Linktree: https://linktr.ee/WestsideBarbell 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

Bobby Kaleal is an award-winning performance coach, entrepreneur, inventor, and keynote speaker who specializes in extracting greatness out of individuals, teams, and organizations. Drawing from his philosophy of Recognition, Educating, and Consistency (REC), Bobby helps individuals and companies reach their peak potential regardless of the situation. He has presented to hundreds of small and large firms as well as top management teams on various topics, including resilience, how to stay motivated, and how to create performance metrics and goals. He also owns 11 approved patents, including a sustainable, and scalable APP that uses AI and real-time biometrics to personalize exercise and therapy protocols. In 2011, his company, Health 360, was voted one of COSE’s Ten Under 10 Award Winners, an honor recognizing the top 10 companies with 10 or fewer employees for their best practices in innovation, growth/success, value to the community and the environment, diversity promotion, and customer service excellence. In addition to being a serial entrepreneur, Bobby is well-known for his role as the performance coach for two-time UFC Heavyweight Champion, Stipe Miocic. Miocic is widely regarded by critics, media, and commentators as the greatest UFC heavyweight fighter of all time. Bobby is credited for contributing to much of Miocic’s success and has been featured in Men’s Health and ESPN The Magazine as well as countless other top publications. In addition to coaching professional athletes, Bobby served as the performance coach for the Mentor Ohio Police, and currently coaching the SPAN (Suburban Police Anti-Crime Network) SWAT Team, the Cleveland Ohio FBI, and the elite FBI Hostage Rescue Team in Quantico, Virginia. Bobby received a bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training and Fitness Management from Baldwin Wallace University, and two master’s degrees in Exercise Science, and Sports Management and Administration from Cleveland State University. He is a CSCS and RSCC with the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Titleist Performance Specialist (Level II), and certified coach by USA Boxing (Level II). https://www.spireacademy.com/ 00:00 intro 00:21 start 00:36 Being the director of performance at Spire 06:36 Bobby Kaleal's career journey 21:02 Cancer Patient Research 29:59 What is like working with MMA Athletes 38:14 biggest changes in the industry 44:26 the importance of Mentors 45:41 Bobby's approach to working with Athletes, Working with Stipe 51:12 The Importance Of Being Open And Without Ego 58:12 working with an Athlete to benefit the Athlete 1:02:01 KNowing your value as a coach/how to charge in the private sector 1:07:12 developing your staff 1:09:42 exercises vs assessing weakness and finding the correct tool 1:13:51 handling athlete's losses 1:17:11 where Tom and Bobby see technology and the industry will go in the future 1:38:28 You want to create Assets/training kids 1:35:45 Bobby's question for his dream interview / outro

Dante Leon is an accomplished Canadian grappler as well as a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu,  Leon is widely recognized as one of the most talented athletes of his generation, a reputation earned while competing in the lower belt divisions of BJJ when he earned titles at important tournaments in the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) circuit, a level of success he was able to repeat as a professional competitor. Dante is -  2x Black Belt World Champion Currently #3 at 170lbs in the World ADCC bronze medalist Follow Dante - Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/danteleonbjj/ https://www.instagram.com/adamasjiujitsutoledo/ Check Out Dante Competing at The Tower BJJ Grand Prix May 6th 2023 https://www.instagram.com/thetowerbjj/ Check Out Our Links -  https://linktr.ee/WestsideBarbell 00:00 Intro 00:21 We're in 00:26 The Rise of Professional Grappling & it's training evolution# 20:20 Coming From A Small Town 22:19 How Dante is Coached, Being a Student of Strength 29:27 The Benefits of Strength Training, Training General To Be Specific 38:07 The Advantages of Being Athletic and Skillful 45:56 The Illusion of Going "All Out, All The Time" 49:24 Being an Athlete and a Coach, Passing on Information 54:42 The Path For A Professional Grappler 1:01:44 Analyzing Tape, The Benefits of Good Information 1:05:28 Bodybuilding & The Pursuit of Perfection of Exercise Execution 1:07:55 What You Should Avoid In Strength & Conditioning For BJJ 1:11:02 From Studying Westside To Training At Westside 1:26:54 - Outro

The concept of Conjugate Tactical predates our official launch in 2018 back nearly 10 years. Serving in a number of roles at Westside Barbell for nearly a decade, Conjugate Tactical’s founder “Gus” began to apply his knowledge of and application of the Westside Methods to address the increasing demands of the military personnel and first responders relying on the proven Westside Barbell Methods after being brought on board the headquarters' team full time. After many years of training and coaching on behalf of Westside Barbell, in a variety of roles including being a member of the official seminar staff, this application of the methods was given the official title of Conjugate Tactical with the launch of The Conjugate Club 2018. Westside’s official online educational resource. Conjugate Tactical has since transitioned from what it once was to what it now is; The official extension of Westside Barbell for the tactical user. Our mission is to provide “A Way” to any and all that seek our service. With over 100 strength coaches having completed our annual course, Conjugate Tactical is beginning to take shape in a number of wildly successful applications nationwide (as well as in Canada.) We will forever be rooted in tradition, including our signature crossed hatchets, and gratitude to Westside Barbell and the men and women that paved the way before us so that we can pass it on to the next generation. 00:00 Intro 00:50 Gus & Westside 08:25 Doing Seminars, tactical training, proving the systems 17:44 Training different demographics 27:41 Biggest takeaways From Louie 32:42 Training tips, educating different demographics 42:49  Recapping Gus's history at Westside, leading up to Conjugate Tactical 47:12 Gus's Proudest memories at Westside, parting thoughts Follow Conjugate Tactical and Gus Here: https://www.instagram.com/conjugate.tactical/ https://www.instagram.com/j.p.gus/ https://conjugatetactical.com/ https://linktr.ee/WestsideBarbell