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My Name is Josh Hezza.
I am a strength coach, personal trainer, educator, writer, commentator and competitive strongman.
For nearly 15 years I have been dedicated to the practice of strengthening minds, bodies and spirits.
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The Second Session Secret: How 15–30 Minutes Can Transform Your Strength (Extra Workouts)
Extra workouts build recoverable volume, fix weak points, and train recovery itself. Simple, strategic, and still overlooked.

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Mar 2417 min read


Bad day? How about a Good Morning? Applications for Powerlifting and Strongman
Punishing but powerful—the good morning builds strength where it matters. Here’s why strongman and powerlifters can’t afford to skip it.

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Mar 2219 min read


The Max Effort Method: Why You Should Be Maxing Weekly
Max effort training isn’t dangerous- it’s superior. Weekly maxing optimizes strength, keeps progress constant, and beats periodized weakness.

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Mar 2015 min read


The Vinegar Rinse - How to Stop Your Strength Gains from Going Rotten - Short-Term Gains vs. Long-Term Strength: Understanding Adaptation, Periodisation, and Sustainability
Strength doesn’t ‘rot’—it’s built & sustained with the right system. Stop losing gains. Train smart, stay strong year-round. #Conjugate

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Mar 178 min read


Perpetually Peaked, Permanently Weak: Why You’re Stuck in a Strength Rut
Peaking too often isn’t progress—it’s just maxing out. Build strength year-round, compete smart, and stop running in circles.

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Mar 1714 min read


The Warm-Up : Efficient, Effective, and Not an Hour Long
Warm up efficiently—prime strength, prevent injuries, and stop wasting time. Master the quickest, most effective warm-up strategies.

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Mar 1514 min read


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

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Mar 147 min read


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

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Mar 1317 min read


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

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Mar 1210 min read


The Answer Is Always in the Gym
"The answer is always in the gym" means real progress comes from training, self-experimentation, and problem-solving—not searching elsewhere

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Mar 106 min read


The Shoulder Survival Guide: Press Heavier, Hurt Less
Build pressing strength without wrecking your shoulders—smart programming, technique fixes, & rehab essentials for long-term gains. 💀🔥

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Mar 817 min read


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!

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Mar 515 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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Mar 48 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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Feb 265 min read


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!

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Feb 2310 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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Feb 2323 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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Feb 229 min read


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. 💪🚀

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Feb 1813 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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Feb 179 min read


Why Most Strongman & Powerlifting Coaches Fail at Long-Term Client Retention & Programming
Most coaches fail at retention due to poor periodisation, low engagement, and no long-term structure. Build systems, not just programs. 🚀

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Feb 1413 min read
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