Knowledge Is Power(lifting): Meet the Three New Mini-Guides That Will Actually Make You Stronger
- Josh Hezza
- Mar 21
- 3 min read
Knowledge Is Power(lifting): Meet the Three New Mini-Guides That Will Actually Make You Stronger
Three New Mini Ebooks to Take Your Strength to the Next Level
You don’t need more fluff. You need clarity, structure, and a system that works. That’s why I’m proud to launch three new mini ebooks, each one designed to break down a specific pillar of intelligent strength training through the Conjugate lens.
These aren’t bloated theory dumps or recycled templates. Each book is 45–50 pages of dense, actionable content, built from over a decade of coaching and competing at the highest level. And at £7.99 each, they’re priced to be accessible without sacrificing depth.
If you’ve ever felt like your training stalls out before a meet, like your programming doesn’t actually address your weaknesses, or like you’re constantly trying to “figure out” how to make Conjugate work for your sport—this series is for you.
They will be released on 01/04/2025.
Here’s what each one covers:
🧠 The Art of Peaking: How to Transition from Training to the Platform with Conjugate
What it’s about: A deep dive into how to actually peak using the Conjugate Method. It cuts through the noise and shows you how to intelligently shift from building strength to expressing it—without abandoning the system or guessing your way through a taper.
Who it’s for: Powerlifters, strength athletes, and coaches who already use or are interested in using Conjugate—but get stuck figuring out what to do in the final 4–6 weeks before a meet.
What you’ll learn:
How to structure a peak that doesn’t kill bar speed or joint health
How to taper volume without detuning your body
Why weekly maxing still fits right up to comp day
How to transition from specialty bars to the straight bar without overloading
🧱 Fix Your Weaknesses: A Conjugate Guide to Building Unstoppable Strength
What it’s about: This is the book I wish every frustrated lifter had when they hit a plateau. It teaches you how to assess, identify, and correct weak points in the squat, bench, and deadlift using the Conjugate Method’s wide toolbox.
Who it’s for: Anyone who has stalled on their main lifts and doesn’t want to spend another 12-week cycle running the same failing program. Coaches who want to individualise training without overcomplicating it will find it essential.
What you’ll learn:
How to spot your true limiting factor (not just “weak glutes”)
Which max effort and accessory movements fix specific faults
How to program a rotation that hammers weaknesses without overtraining
Why strength gains come from solving problems, not just adding sets
🏋️♂️ From Training to the Podium: Conjugate Peaking for Strongman Competitions
What it’s about: Strongman isn’t powerlifting—and your programming needs to reflect that. This book teaches you how to peak for strongman competitions with the same principles Conjugate was built on: variation, specificity, speed, and recovery.
Who it’s for: Strongman athletes of all levels looking to stop throwing spaghetti at the wall when it comes to their prep. If you’ve ever felt lost figuring out how to taper stones, yoke, log, and max deadlift in the same comp block—this is your answer.
What you’ll learn:
How to run a Conjugate peak that prepares you for both static lifts and moving events
The difference between peaking for medley-based vs. static-heavy shows
Why dynamic effort and GPP still matter during a taper
How to blend strength, speed, and conditioning into one focused comp block
Why These Books?
Because most ebooks suck. They either give you vague theory or overly rigid templates that don’t adapt to you. These books bridge that gap. They explain the why, the how, and then give you the tools to apply it to your own training or your clients'.
If you’re already coaching or programming for yourself, they’ll sharpen your eye. If you’re a lifter who wants to train harder and smarter, they’ll take the guesswork out of it.
Each one is short enough to read in an evening, but dense enough to reference over and over again.
Want to Go Deeper? (Nudge, Nudge, Wink, Wink)
If you’ve read any of these and want help applying the information to your own training, I’ve got two options for you:
💼 1:1 Coaching
Get a fully individualised program, built around your goals, schedule, recovery capacity, and weaknesses. Conjugate, applied for you, with oversight, feedback, and progression that actually works.
🧠 Mentoring & Consulting
If you’re a coach who wants to master programming, improve athlete outcomes, and get better at solving real-world strength problems, my mentoring program will level up your practice.
🚀 Stop guessing. Start building. Grab the ebooks, join the movement, and let’s get to work. TeamJoshHezza.com/shop
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