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.


Starting Conjugate: Max Effort Walk-Through

Starting Conjugate: Max Effort Walk-Through

Burley Hawk 8 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Max Effort | Strength Training Methods

Over the past week, I have covered the basics of max-effort training. We have discussed exercise selection and rotation and basic programming strategies...

Starting Conjugate: How to Begin Rotating Max Effort Exercises

Starting Conjugate: How to Begin Rotating Max Effort Exercises

Burley Hawk 5 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Max Effort | Strength Training Methods

If your goal is to make massive gains in absolute strength, then max effort training is your best friend. Last week we discussed the strategy employed...

Starting Conjugate: Choosing Your First Max Effort Exercises

Starting Conjugate: Choosing Your First Max Effort Exercises

Burley Hawk 5 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Max Effort | Strength Training Methods

Anyone who has correctly utilized the Conjugate Method will tell you that there is no superior method. The freedom afforded by the Conjugate Method provides...

The Giant Cambered Bar: King of All Specialty Barbells

The Giant Cambered Bar: King of All Specialty Barbells

Burley Hawk 6 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Squat | Strength Training Methods

The use of specialty bars is nothing new. Many years ago, Louie demonstrated to the strength and conditioning world the effectiveness of specialty...

Dynamic Effort Lower Advice for Football Players

Dynamic Effort Lower Advice for Football Players

Burley Hawk 6 minute read

Exercise Programming | Football | Strength Training for Sports | Strength Training Methods

It's no secret that good athletes are explosive athletes. As a football coach, you want skill position players capable of reaching top running speeds...

Optimal Bench Press Setup

Optimal Bench Press Setup

Burley Hawk 7 minute read

Conjugate Method | Bench | Exercise Programming | Featured | Strength Training Methods

There's no doubt that you must develop optimal form and technique to lift the heaviest weights you can. Today, if you speak to practically any lifter, you...

Max Effort Upper for Offensive and Defensive Linemen

Max Effort Upper for Offensive and Defensive Linemen

Burley Hawk 5 minute read

Exercise Programming | Football | Strength Training for Sports | Strength Training Methods

The sport of football requires a tremendous level of athleticism to excel. Athletes must exhibit immense strength, speed, and durability to be...

Building Accessory Exercise Rotations

Building Accessory Exercise Rotations

Burley Hawk 6 minute read

Conjugate Method | Accessory Lifts | Exercise Programming

The Conjugate Method is highly effective for a few reasons; an athlete can train multiple strengths simultaneously while also providing enough accessory...

Max Effort: Proper Exercise Selection and Implementation

Max Effort: Proper Exercise Selection and Implementation

Burley Hawk 5 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Max Effort | Strength Training Methods

Previously, we discussed the importance of max-effort training and how training in high-intensity ranges triggers greater motor unit activation. Training in...

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