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.

Episodes

EP11: Discipline

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. 

Jul 30, 2023

1 hr 55 min

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.

Jan 18, 2024

1 hr 25 min

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.

Feb 11, 2024

1 hr 9 sec

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.

Jun 9, 2024

51 min

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.

Oct 27, 2024

1 hr 2 min

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.

Dec 5, 2024

1 hr 16 min

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.

Apr 16, 2025

1 hr 9 min

Oct 13, 2025

1 hr 20 min

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

Oct 13, 2025

1 hr 20 min

Nov 15, 2025

1 hr 6 min

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

Nov 15, 2025

1 hr 6 min

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.

Jan 2, 2026

1 hr 12 min

Copyright 2022 All rights reserved.

Podcast Powered By Podbean

Version: 20241125