Conjugate Nation Podcast
Hosts Shane Sweatt, Chris McDonald, and Jesse Bifano discuss the application of the Conjugate System of lifting to CrossFit, team, and individual sport athletes.
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Episodes

Jul 30, 2023
Jul 30, 2023
1 hr 55 min
Every day we face choices and those choices define who we are. Join us while we discuss ideas on how goals are set and achieved, how training partners and community can be a critical component to optimize training, and how injuries can be opportunity for growth.

Jan 18, 2024
Jan 18, 2024
1 hr 25 min
In this episode, Shane, Chris and Jesse discuss how they use the conjugate system to help CrossFitters build and progress their Olympic lifts.

Feb 11, 2024
Feb 11, 2024
1 hr 9 sec
This is part 1 of 2 episodes talking about how we train age group athletes. In this episode we talk about what we've learned and what we prioritize in working with youths.

Jun 9, 2024
Jun 9, 2024
51 min
This is part 2 of 2 episodes talking about how we train age group athletes. In this episode we discuss some of the nuances of working with masters athletes.

Oct 27, 2024
Oct 27, 2024
1 hr 2 min
In this episode we talk about the community, culture, personalities, and effort it takes to build a successful team environment.

Dec 5, 2024
Dec 5, 2024
1 hr 16 min
In this episode we talk about what we've used as coaches to keep our athletes healthy and how we've modified for or accommodated injuries along the way.

Apr 16, 2025
Apr 16, 2025
1 hr 9 min
This episode covers a broad spectrum of subjects. Tune in and have a listen. If you've got questions, comments, or there's something in particular you'd like to hear us talk about post them to our YouTube channel.

Oct 13, 2025
Oct 13, 2025
1 hr 20 min
In this episode we discuss the use of specialty bars for lower body days.

Nov 15, 2025
Nov 15, 2025
1 hr 6 min
In this episode we discuss the use of specialty bars for upper body days.

Jan 2, 2026
Jan 2, 2026
1 hr 12 min
In this episode we talk with the 2x CrossFit Games champion Justin Medeiros about his last 5 years of strength training using the Conjugate system.


