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.


Base Building: Training Methods for Beginners

Base Building: Training Methods for Beginners

Burley Hawk 8 minute read

Absolute Strength | Maximal Effort Method | Repeated Effort Method

Choosing to begin strength training is one of the most beneficial decisions an athlete can make for themselves. Strength training allows athletes to improve...

Four Weeks to a Squat PR: Week 4

Four Weeks to a Squat PR: Week 4

Burley Hawk 7 minute read

Conjugate Method | Max Effort | Squat Training

One of the most critical aspects of designing sound Conjugate Method programming is to ensure the athlete is being set up for success as much as...

Four Weeks to a Squat PR: Week 3

Four Weeks to a Squat PR: Week 3

Burley Hawk 8 minute read

Conjugate Method | Good Morning Training | Max Effort

The adaptability of the Conjugate Method is one of the key reasons it is superior to any other strength training methodology. When working with athletes,...

Four Weeks to a Squat PR: Week 2

Four Weeks to a Squat PR: Week 2

Burley Hawk 7 minute read

Conjugate Method | Max Effort | Squat Training

It is now the second week of our four-week squat PR plan. Last week, we performed a 2" mat deadlift, working up to a top-set single. We selected this...

Four Weeks to a Squat PR: Week 1

Four Weeks to a Squat PR: Week 1

Burley Hawk 6 minute read

Conjugate Method | Max Effort | Squat Training

Successful Conjugate Method training depends on accurate training data and tracking max effort single-rep lifts. When organized correctly, an athlete’s...

Starting Conjugate: Enhancing Work Capacity

Starting Conjugate: Enhancing Work Capacity

Burley Hawk 7 minute read

Conjugate Method | GPP Training | Volume

The Conjugate Method can be used to focus on and improve a variety of athletic traits and abilities. Whether an athlete needs to improve their absolute...

Basic Three-Day Conjugate Training Schedule

Basic Three-Day Conjugate Training Schedule

Burley Hawk 9 minute read

Conjugate Method | Athletes | Exercise Programming

One of the most significant benefits of the Conjugate Method is the ability to manipulate the methodology to fit each athlete best. Whether this means...

Starting Conjugate: Adjusting Accessory Training Volume

Starting Conjugate: Adjusting Accessory Training Volume

Burley Hawk 8 minute read

Conjugate Method | Accessory Training | Volume

Accessory exercise training makes up a considerable amount of our overall weekly training volume. At Westside, we follow a training rule called the 80/20 rule....

Starting Conjugate: Building the Raw Bench Press

Starting Conjugate: Building the Raw Bench Press

Burley Hawk 9 minute read

Conjugate Method | Bench Press Training | Exercise Programming

Developing upper body strength is critical to the success of any athlete. The chest, back, arms, and shoulders play a tremendous role in many sports, especially...