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.


Workout Walkthrough: Max Effort Upper

Workout Walkthrough: Max Effort Upper

Burley Hawk 4 minute read

Conjugate Method | Max Effort | Upper Body

I am now back at Westside Barbell training full-time and wanted to use this opportunity to provide more insight into how we train at the gym. These...

Starting Conjugate: Thoughts on Max Effort

Starting Conjugate: Thoughts on Max Effort

Burley Hawk 6 minute read

Exercise Programming | Maximal Effort Method

The Conjugate Method includes the use of three strength training methods: maximal, dynamic, and repeated effort. Each method delivers a particular...

Westside Barbell Quadriceps Training

Westside Barbell Quadriceps Training

Burley Hawk 9 minute read

Conjugate Method | Quadriceps | Training Methods & Techniques

As anyone who truly understands the Conjugate Method knows, it never fails to improve an athlete's strength and conditioning. In my opinion, the...

Basic Exercise Variation Management

Basic Exercise Variation Management

Burley Hawk 7 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Law of Accommodation

One aspect that separates the Conjugate Method from many other popular strength training methods is the ability to precisely address any athlete's...

Basic Conjugate Training Advice IX

Basic Conjugate Training Advice IX

Burley Hawk 7 minute read

Conjugate Method | General Strength and Conditioning | Strength Training Methods

Having the proper perspective is critical when utilizing the Conjugate Method. Over the years, there have been quite a few myths and misconceptions...

Starting Conjugate: Dynamic Effort Upper Walkthrough

Starting Conjugate: Dynamic Effort Upper Walkthrough

Burley Hawk 6 minute read

Conjugate Method | Bench Press Training | Dynamic Effort Training

Dynamic effort training is essential to our upper body training at Westside Barbell. It allows us to improve upper body explosive strength, leading to...

Starting Conjugate: Dynamic Effort Lower Walkthrough

Starting Conjugate: Dynamic Effort Lower Walkthrough

Burley Hawk 7 minute read

Conjugate Method | Dynamic Effort Method | Training Methods & Techniques

The dynamic effort method is a strength training method used at Westside Barbell to enhance explosive strength. We perform two dynamic effort training...

Basic Conjugate Training Advice VIII

Basic Conjugate Training Advice VIII

Burley Hawk 7 minute read

Conjugate Method | Louie Simmons | Exercise Programming

The Conjugate Method trumps all other training methods when it comes to effectiveness, efficiency, and specificity. You might see the word specificity...

Accessory Exercise Training Strategies

Accessory Exercise Training Strategies

Burley Hawk 6 minute read

Conjugate Method | Accessory Training | Repeated Effort Method

The Conjugate Method utilizes three strength training methods: maximal, dynamic, and repeated effort. The maximal and dynamic effort methods are used...