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.


Alternative Dynamic Effort Training Waves

Alternative Dynamic Effort Training Waves

Burley Hawk 6 minute read

Conjugate Method | Dynamic Effort Training

The dynamic effort method is one of the three primary training methods featured within the Conjugate Method. This training aims to increase an athlete's...

Common Conjugate Mistakes

Common Conjugate Mistakes

Burley Hawk 7 minute read

Conjugate Method | Beginners

The Conjugate Method is a strength and conditioning training system that utilizes three primary strength training methodologies: maximal, dynamic, and...

The WSBB Guide to Dynamic Effort Training

The WSBB Guide to Dynamic Effort Training

Burley Hawk 14 minute read

Dynamic Effort Method | Dynamic Effort Training

The Conjugate Method is recognized as one of the most comprehensive and effective training approaches for athletes in any sport. Rather than dedicating...

Basic Conjugate Training Advice X

Basic Conjugate Training Advice X

Burley Hawk 8 minute read

Conjugate Method | Training Methods & Techniques

It is the end of 2024, and the Conjugate Method has never been more popular. Looking around the strength and conditioning landscape, you will notice...

Conjugate for Wrestling: Max Effort

Conjugate for Wrestling: Max Effort

Burley Hawk 8 minute read

Conjugate Method | Grappling

The maximal effort method is a strength training method used to improve absolute strength. The Conjugate Method features two max effort training days...

Starting Conjugate: Standard Powerlifting Competition Strategy

Starting Conjugate: Standard Powerlifting Competition Strategy

Burley Hawk 7 minute read

Conjugate Method | Coaching

The Starting Conjugate series has provided insight into nearly all aspects of basic Conjugate Method training and training philosophy. From max effort...

Conjugate for Strongman: Max Effort Upper Exercise Selection

Conjugate for Strongman: Max Effort Upper Exercise Selection

Burley Hawk 7 minute read

Conjugate Method | Max Effort | Strongman

The development of a strong overhead press is essential for any strongman competitor. Much like the bench press in powerlifting, the overhead press tests...

Workout Walkthrough: Combined DE 11/15/24

Workout Walkthrough: Combined DE 11/15/24

Burley Hawk 5 minute read

Conjugate Method | Dynamic Effort Training

This week's workout walkthrough will be a combined dynamic effort day. As the name implies, combined dynamic effort is a Conjugate Method training...

Solving Fatigue-Related Issues

Solving Fatigue-Related Issues

Burley Hawk 7 minute read

Conjugate Method | Recovery

Proper management of training fatigue may be the most important aspect of strength training. While many focus on exercise selection, sets, repetitions, and...