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 Weightlifting: Maximal Effort Lower

Conjugate for Weightlifting: Maximal Effort Lower

Burley Hawk February 4th, 2026 7 minute read

Conjugate Method | Olympic Weightlifting

The maximal effort method is a strength training approach used to develop absolute strength. This training focuses on high-intensity work, with athletes...

Conjugate for Weightlifting: Basic Programming Strategy

Conjugate for Weightlifting: Basic Programming Strategy

Burley Hawk January 27th, 2026 7 minute read

Conjugate Method | Olympic Weightlifting

The Conjugate Method is a strength and conditioning training system that can be adapted to practically any sport. Often, folks with a limited...

Conjugate Hockey: Basic Training Template

Conjugate Hockey: Basic Training Template

Burley Hawk January 20th, 2026 7 minute read

Conjugate Method | Strength Training for Sports

The sport of ice hockey requires athletes to develop optimal strength and conditioning to improve physical capacity and performance. While sport-specific...

Conjugate for Athletes: How to Achieve Productive Training

Conjugate for Athletes: How to Achieve Productive Training

Burley Hawk January 15th, 2026 10 minute read

Conjugate Method | Athletes

The Westside Barbell Conjugate System is an approach to training that addresses all aspects of strength and athleticism. By combining maximal, dynamic,...

Starting Conjugate: Three Keys to Successful Dynamic Effort Training

Starting Conjugate: Three Keys to Successful Dynamic Effort Training

Burley Hawk January 7th, 2026 7 minute read

Conjugate Method | Dynamic Effort Method

The dynamic effort method is a training method utilized with the Conjugate Training System that focuses on improving an athlete’s rate of force...

Basic Conjugate Training Advice XVII

Basic Conjugate Training Advice XVII

Burley Hawk December 29th, 2025 5 minute read

Conjugate Method | Strength Training Methods

The Conjugate System is a training system capable of addressing and improving all aspects of strength and conditioning. No matter the athlete, the sport,...

Conjugate for Athletes: Dynamic Effort Squat Training

Conjugate for Athletes: Dynamic Effort Squat Training

Burley Hawk December 22nd, 2025 8 minute read

Conjugate Method | Athletes | Dynamic Effort Method

The dynamic effort method is one of the three primary strength-training methods used in the Conjugate System. This method focuses on improving an...

Conjugate for Athletes: Introduction to Maximal Effort

Conjugate for Athletes: Introduction to Maximal Effort

Burley Hawk December 13th, 2025 7 minute read

Conjugate Method | Athletes | 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

Conjugate Method | Athletes

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