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.


Athlete executing upper body dumbbell overhead press.

Upper Body Dumbbell Workouts for Powerlifters

Burley Hawk June 5th, 2026 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...

Why Dynamic Effort Training Works

Why Dynamic Effort Training Works

Burley Hawk May 29th, 2026 9 minute read

The dynamic effort method is one of the three primary strength training methods used in the Conjugate Training System. This training method calls for...

Starting Conjugate: Developing Proficiency in the Competition Lifts

Starting Conjugate: Developing Proficiency in the Competition Lifts

Burley Hawk May 22nd, 2026 8 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming

The development of skill and technique is important in all sports. Powerlifting is no different: athletes must develop a high level of proficiency in the...

Basic Dynamic Effort Training Modifications

Basic Dynamic Effort Training Modifications

Burley Hawk May 12th, 2026 10 minute read

Conjugate Method | Dynamic Effort Method

The dynamic effort method is one of the three primary strength training methods in the Conjugate Training System. Dynamic effort training involves...

Accommodating Resistance: Achieving Optimal Training Outcomes

Accommodating Resistance: Achieving Optimal Training Outcomes

Burley Hawk May 5th, 2026 8 minute read

Conjugate Method | Accommodating Resistance

The use of bands and chains in training allows a coach or athlete to alter the resistance curve of an exercise, allowing an athlete to attain the...

Programming and Execution of Accessory Exercises: Beginners

Programming and Execution of Accessory Exercises: Beginners

Burley Hawk April 26th, 2026 7 minute read

Conjugate Method | Accessory Training

The repeated effort method is one of the most important aspects of the Conjugate Method training approach. This method is used in each training session...

A Perspective on the Conjugate Training System

A Perspective on the Conjugate Training System

Burley Hawk April 18th, 2026 10 minute read

Conjugate Method

The implementation of an effective training system is a critical factor in an athlete's success. No matter the sport, physical strengths and...

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Basic Conjugate Training Advice XIX

Burley Hawk April 10th, 2026 7 minute read

Conjugate Method | Training Methods & Techniques

In terms of efficiency and effectiveness, no strength training method compares to the Conjugate Method. Our approach to training allows athletes to...

Optimizing Accessory Exercise Training

Optimizing Accessory Exercise Training

Burley Hawk April 3rd, 2026 7 minute read

Conjugate Method | Accessory Training

The repeated effort method is one of the three primary strength training methods used within the Conjugate System. This training method focuses on using...

Westside for Raw Powerlifting: Conjugate System Overview

Westside for Raw Powerlifting: Conjugate System Overview

Burley Hawk March 26th, 2026 12 minute read

Conjugate Method | Raw Powerlifting

Over the past decade, there has been much debate in the powerlifting world about whether the Westside Barbell Conjugate System works for the raw...