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 for Athletes: Introduction to Maximal Effort

Conjugate for Athletes: Introduction to Maximal Effort

Burley Hawk December 13th, 2025 7 minute read

Athletes | Conjugate Method | Maximal Effort Method

The Conjugate Method uses three strength-training methods: maximal, dynamic, and repeated effort. Combining these methods allows athletes to address and...

Conjugate for Athletes: Rotating Accessory Exercises

Conjugate for Athletes: Rotating Accessory Exercises

Burley Hawk December 8th, 2025 7 minute read

Athletes | Conjugate Method

The Conjugate Method training structure seeks to consistently improve multiple strengths and athletic traits simultaneously. This is tremendously...

Conjugate for Athletes: Combined Dynamic Effort

Conjugate for Athletes: Combined Dynamic Effort

Burley Hawk November 29th, 2025 6 minute read

Conjugate Method | Strength Training for Sports

The combined dynamic effort training day is a modification to the standard Westside Barbell Conjugate Method training schedule used when working with...

Conjugate for Athletes: Basic Training Strategy

Conjugate for Athletes: Basic Training Strategy

Burley Hawk November 19th, 2025 6 minute read

Athletes | Conjugate Method | Strength Training Methods

The Westside Barbell Conjugate System is a training system capable of addressing and improving all sport-relevant strengths and traits for all athletes....

Starting Conjugate: Limited Equipment

Starting Conjugate: Limited Equipment

Burley Hawk November 13th, 2025 10 minute read

Conjugate Method | Strength Training Methods | Training Methods & Techniques

A common misconception regarding the use of the Conjugate Method is that an athlete must have access to a gym similar to Westside to execute training...

Coaching Maximal Effort

Coaching Maximal Effort

Burley Hawk November 5th, 2025 6 minute read

Conjugate Method | Maximal Effort Method

The maximal effort method is one of the three primary strength training methods featured within the Conjugate System. This training method aims to...

Basic Conjugate Training Advice XVI

Basic Conjugate Training Advice XVI

Burley Hawk October 24th, 2025 8 minute read

Conjugate Method | Strength Training Methods

The simultaneous improvement of multiple strengths and athletic traits sets the Conjugate Method apart from all other strength and conditioning methods....

Starting Conjugate: Exercise Variation

Starting Conjugate: Exercise Variation

Burley Hawk October 16th, 2025 11 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming

The Conjugate Method enables coaches and athletes to introduce a range of training stimuli and demands, thereby promoting both general and specific...

Starting Conjugate: Athlete Training Tips

Starting Conjugate: Athlete Training Tips

Burley Hawk October 2nd, 2025 7 minute read

Conjugate Method | Training Methods & Techniques

The training of athletes needs to address multiple strengths and athletic traits, fit the athlete’s practice and competition schedule, and be adaptable...