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My Name is Josh Hezza.
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It’s Not Just a Phase, Mom: General Physical Preparedness and Why Your Off-Season Isn’t a 'GPP Phase'
GPP isn’t an off-season phase—it’s a year-round foundation for strength, recovery, and injury prevention. Drop it, and you’ll break
Josh Hezza
Mar 147 min read
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Why Do People STILL Criticise the Conjugate Method? (And Why They’re Wrong)
Conjugate isn’t flawed—bad execution is. This article debunks myths, proves its raw lifting success, and shuts down outdated criticism
Josh Hezza
Mar 1315 min read
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Throwing Sandbags for Height: Strongman’s Ultimate Power Test
Master the sandbag throw for explosive power. Technique, programming, and alternatives—train smarter, throw higher. #Strongman
Josh Hezza
Mar 1210 min read
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The Lost Art of Lifting: Old-School Tips, Tricks, and Hard Truths Nobody Talks About Anymore
Old-school training wisdom that actually works—ditch the gimmicks, train smart, stay injury-free, and build real, lasting strength. 💀🔥
Josh Hezza
Mar 97 min read
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9-Week UKNS Strongman Prep Program: What Could Have Been
A 9-week strongman prep program using Conjugate principles to build max strength, speed & event readiness—without burnout or stagnation. 🚀
Josh Hezza
Mar 712 min read
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Mastering the Atlas Stones: A Complete Guide to Technique, Training, and Safety - Part 2
Master Atlas Stones with structured training! Conjugate, progressive overload, or comp peaking—find the best method for you. 🏋️♂️ #Strongm
Josh Hezza
Mar 616 min read
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Should You Deadlift Like KK (Konstantin Konstantinovs)?
Konstantinovs’ brutal deadlift training built raw strength, but few can survive it. Adapt the best parts—ditch the burnout.
Josh Hezza
Mar 617 min read
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Mastering the Atlas Stones: A Complete Guide to Technique, Training, and Safety - Part 1
Master the Atlas Stone lift with expert technique, strength drills, and smart programming. Train efficiently and dominate strongman events!
Josh Hezza
Mar 515 min read
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Injury Risk and Prevention in Strongman Training and Competition: A Review of the Literature and Practical Applications
Strongman training has inherent injury risks, but structured programming, proper technique, warm-ups, and recovery can minimize them. Stay s
Josh Hezza
Mar 38 min read
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Stronger Hips, Stronger Lifts: Why You Need Direct Hip Training
Strong, mobile hips are key for strength, power & injury prevention. Train them directly for better lifts, speed & stability. #HipStrength
Josh Hezza
Mar 210 min read
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When it comes to S&C - We all Love to Train Strength but no one is bothered with Conditioning: Why Strongman Athletes Need More Than Just Strength
Strongman isn’t just about strength—speed, agility & conditioning matter. Train like an athlete, not just a lifter, to dominate competitions
Josh Hezza
Feb 279 min read
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9-Week Olympic Lifting & Push Press Strength Program: The Power of Conjugate Principles for Explosive Strength
Build explosive strength with a 9-week Conjugate Olympic lifting plan—max effort, dynamic waves, and proven Westside principles. 💥🏋️
Josh Hezza
Feb 265 min read
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How to Train for (Almost) Every Strongman Event Without Implements - Part 2
Part two covers unique strongman events, general event prep, and programming. Train smart, adapt, and get strong—without full equipment!
Josh Hezza
Feb 2310 min read
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How to Train for (Almost) Every Strongman Event Without Implements - Part 1
A near-complete guide to training for every strongman event without the implements. Adapt, train smart, and be ready for anything.
Josh Hezza
Feb 2323 min read
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The Conjugate Method for Beginners: How Powerlifters and Strongman Athletes Can Use It to Build Strength from Day One
Beginner lifters CAN use Conjugate! 💪 Learn how to adapt Max Effort, Dynamic Effort & RE work for powerlifting & strongman. 🚀 #StrengthTra
Josh Hezza
Feb 227 min read
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The Cube Method for Strongman: Josh Thigpen’s Blueprint for Strength and Success
Josh Thigpen’s Cube Method for Strongman blends strength, speed & endurance to build elite strongman performance without burnout. 💪
Josh Hezza
Feb 208 min read
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Strength Without Weakness: Identifying and Fixing Your Biggest Lifting Limitations
Fix weak points in powerlifting & strongman with targeted training, mobility, recovery, & mindset. Train smarter, not just harder. 💪
Josh Hezza
Feb 198 min read
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Dominate the Squat for Reps: Strongman Competition Strategies for Maximum Performance
Master squat-for-reps events in strongman with proven techniques, smart programming, and competition-winning strategies. 💪🚀
Josh Hezza
Feb 1813 min read
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Westside Barbell Meets Olympic Weightlifting: The Genius & Insanity of Louie Simmons' Approach
Louie Simmons' Olympic Weightlifting Strength Manual blends Conjugate training with weightlifting, pushing max strength over tradition. 🔥🏋
Josh Hezza
Feb 179 min read
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The Unbreakable Athlete: Why the Best Lifters Are Built, Not Born
"Elite lifters aren’t just born—they’re built. Smart training, structured recovery, and longevity-first strategies create unbreakable athlet
Josh Hezza
Feb 1616 min read
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