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My Name is Josh Hezza.
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Josh Hezza
5 days ago7 min read
How to Set Up the Conjugate Method for MMA and Grappling
Conjugate for MMA: Get stronger, faster & more explosive without losing endurance. Smart S&C that supplements, not replaces, fight training.
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Josh Hezza
Feb 265 min read
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. 💥🏋️
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Josh Hezza
Feb 259 min read
Iron Mindset: How Elite Lifters Handle Pressure, Failure & Long-Term Progression
Mental toughness separates elite lifters from the rest. Own your failures, adapt to setbacks, and build an unbreakable mindset for strength.
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Josh Hezza
Feb 2323 min read
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.
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Josh Hezza
Feb 217 min read
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
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Josh Hezza
Feb 198 min read
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. 💪
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Josh Hezza
Feb 179 min read
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. 🔥🏋
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Josh Hezza
Feb 716 min read
The Bulgarian Approach to Weightlifting and Why You Shouldn’t F*ing Do It for Powerlifting and Strongman Programming
The Bulgarian Method pushed athletes to max out daily, relying on PEDs and extreme selection. Unsustainable for most lifters—train smarter!
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Josh Hezza
Feb 46 min read
Peaking for a Powerlifting Meet: Methods & Strategies for Optimal Performance
Master your powerlifting peak with proven strategies! Learn how to time intensity, volume & recovery for optimal meet-day performance. 💪🔥
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Josh Hezza
Feb 34 min read
Max Effort Exercise Selection 2.0: Strongman & Powerlifting Applications
Max Effort training is key for powerlifters & strongman. Learn optimal exercise selection, rotation & adaptations for strength gains!
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Josh Hezza
Jan 306 min read
Going to War with the Straight Bar Back Squat
Overuse of the straight bar in squats leads to joint stress & limited gains. Specialty bars & box squats build strength, longevity, & perfor
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Josh Hezza
Jan 215 min read
Understanding the 3-Week Dynamic Effort Pendulum Wave: A Comprehensive Guide
Master the 3-week pendulum wave to build explosive power, speed-strength, and technique. Learn more & get coaching at TEAMJOSHHEZZA.com!
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Josh Hezza
Jan 1810 min read
The Conjugate Method for Strongman Rides Again
This article explores how the Conjugate Method for Strongman evolved, balancing strength, speed, and adaptability. Learn more ...
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Josh Hezza
Jan 148 min read
Building the Squat for Strongman and Powerlifting: A Comprehensive Guide
Master the squat for strongman & powerlifting with key variations, specialty bars, and programming insights for strength & performance.
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Josh Hezza
Jan 135 min read
Why Might Someone Criticise the Conjugate Method?
The Conjugate Method, a training system popularised by Louie Simmons and Westside Barbell, has been a topic of both praise and criticism...
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Josh Hezza
Dec 27, 20246 min read
Log press: Key programming considerations everyone else overlooks
Dominate the log press with strategic programming, strength development, and proper technique. Train smart, press strong, and win big.
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Josh Hezza
Dec 20, 20246 min read
Why Your Bench Press Numbers Might Suck Despite Solid Technique
Stuck on your bench press despite good technique? Build muscle, train weak points, add speed work & fix frequency to break through. #Strengt
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Josh Hezza
Nov 1, 202410 min read
Building the Deadlift without Deadlifting - Part 1
Build your deadlift without deadlifting—use smart variations & targeted muscle work to break plateaus & stay injury-free. #Conjugate
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Josh Hezza
Aug 28, 20244 min read
A Discussion of The Dynamic Effort Method (very briefly) & Exercise Selection
Dynamic Effort training develops speed, force production, and perfects form. Learn how to optimise DE days for powerlifting & strongman.
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Josh Hezza
Aug 23, 20196 min read
Alternative Rep Schemes for Dynamic Effort Upper Work
Alternative rep schemes for Dynamic Effort Upper can improve speed, strength & volume. Get it right & maximise your gains. 💥 #Conjugate
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