About this episode

Jason Brown discusses how to improve work capacity and long-term durability for powerlifters through effective training methods.

The myth that aerobic conditioning steals your strength is the exact reason most experienced lifters hit an early plateau and stay chronically beat up. From running high-volume CrossFit boxes to completing a PhD in Kinesiology, Jason Brown realized that rigid, maximal-effort splits were wrecking real-world athletes who lacked the autonomic recovery to handle constant strain. By pairing full-body Conjugate rotations with targeted low-intensity conditioning, he reverse-engineered a minimum-effective-dose system that expands work capacity while protecting long-term durability. INSIDE THIS CONVERSATION Concurrent vs. Conjugate: The sports science definition versus Westside's real-world, in-the-trenches application. The Interference Effect: Why targeted aerobic work builds underlying recovery mechanisms instead of stealing strength and muscle gains. Full-Body vs. Split Routines: The three-day structural shift that improves program adherence for stressed lifters. Minimum Effective Dose: Why four to six strategically selected exercises can outperform high-volume fatigue traps. Autonomic Stress Regulation: How to leverage heart rate metrics to auto-regulate training when life caps your…

People in this episode

Guest: Jason Brown

Topics covered

• powerlifting
• aerobic conditioning
• work capacity
• training methods
• athlete recovery

Keywords

• powerlifting
• aerobic conditioning
• Conjugate training
• minimum effective dose
• autonomic stress regulation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Westside Barbell, elitefts.com

Books & works: Lower-Body Training

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