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

EP11: Discipline

Sunday Jul 30, 2023

Sunday Jul 30, 2023

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. 

EP12: Olympic Weightlifting

Thursday Jan 18, 2024

Thursday Jan 18, 2024

In this episode, Shane, Chris and Jesse discuss how they use the conjugate system to help CrossFitters build and progress their Olympic lifts.

EP13: Training Youth

Sunday Feb 11, 2024

Sunday Feb 11, 2024

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.

EP14: Training Masters

Sunday Jun 09, 2024

Sunday Jun 09, 2024

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.

Sunday Oct 27, 2024

In this episode we talk about the community, culture, personalities, and effort it takes to build a successful team environment.

Thursday Dec 05, 2024

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.

EP17: Open Discussion

Wednesday Apr 16, 2025

Wednesday Apr 16, 2025

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.

EP18: Specialty Bars (lower)

Monday Oct 13, 2025

Monday Oct 13, 2025

In this episode we discuss the use of specialty bars for lower body days.

EP19: Specialty Bars (upper)

Saturday Nov 15, 2025

Saturday Nov 15, 2025

In this episode we discuss the use of specialty bars for upper body days. 

EP20: Justin Medeiros

Friday Jan 02, 2026

Friday Jan 02, 2026

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.

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