Burley Hawk

Burley Hawk

DIGITAL CONTENT MANAGER

Burley Hawk is the Digital Content Manager at Westside Barbell and a Conjugate Method strength coach.

Training and studying under Louie Simmons over the past decade, Burley has attained the experience, knowledge and understanding necessary to master the Conjugate Method.

A longtime member of Westside Barbell, and a loyal student of Louie's, Burley remains dedicated to delivering the Westside Barbell message to the digital world.


Conjugate Method Learning Pathways

Conjugate Method Learning Pathways

Burley Hawk 9 minute read

Conjugate Method | Coaching

The Conjugate Method, when programmed correctly, addresses all strengths and sport-relevant traits both efficiently and effectively. A properly organized...

Introducing Maximal Effort Training

Introducing Maximal Effort Training

Burley Hawk 11 minute read

Conjugate Method | Maximal Effort Method

One of the most beneficial aspects of the Conjugate Training System is its consistent focus on developing absolute strength via the maximal effort...

Three Keys to Conjugate Success

Three Keys to Conjugate Success

Burley Hawk 7 minute read

Conjugate Method | Training Methods & Techniques

The Conjugate Training System is a strength and conditioning operating system that provides coaches and athletes with the tools to build comprehensive...

Introducing Dynamic Effort to Beginners

Introducing Dynamic Effort to Beginners

Burley Hawk 8 minute read

Conjugate Method | Dynamic Effort Method

The dynamic effort method is one of the three primary strength training methods used within the Westside Barbell Conjugate Training System. This...

Basic Conjugate Training Advice XX

Basic Conjugate Training Advice XX

Burley Hawk 6 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming

The Conjugate Method is a strength and conditioning operating system capable of solving any strength and conditioning-related problem. Whether an athlete...

Max Effort Exercise Variations for Raw Powerlifting

Max Effort Exercise Variations for Raw Powerlifting

Burley Hawk 10 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Max Effort

The use of max effort main exercise variations during maximal effort is commonly associated with the Westside Barbell Conjugate System. At Westside,...

Max Effort vs. Maxing Out

Max Effort vs. Maxing Out

Burley Hawk 7 minute read

Conjugate Method | Max Effort | Maximal Effort Method

In the world of strength and conditioning, the max effort training is often misunderstood. If you ask the average strength and conditioning coach about...

The Conjugate Club

The Conjugate Club

Burley Hawk 7 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming

For over 8 years, the Westside Barbell Conjugate Club has provided access to monthly Conjugate Method programming, as well as the Westside Barbell...

Raw Powerlifting: Debunking Conjugate Myths

Raw Powerlifting: Debunking Conjugate Myths

Burley Hawk 13 minute read

Conjugate Method | Raw Powerlifting

Year after year, you see raw powerlifting training change from the linear-based SBD approach to a more Conjugate-based training strategy. Some may scoff...

Athlete executing upper body dumbbell overhead press.

Upper Body Dumbbell Workouts for Powerlifters

Burley Hawk 6 minute read

Conjugate Method | Repeated Effort Method | Dumbbell Training

The typical Westside Barbell training week calls for two upper-body training days per week, a maximal and dynamic effort workout. This training covers...