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 Grappling: Max Effort Lower

Conjugate for Grappling: Max Effort Lower

Burley Hawk 6 minute read

Exercise Programming | Lower Body | Max Effort | Strength Training for Sports | Strength Training Methods

The Conjugate Method is well known for its effectiveness when used to train powerlifters; however, athletes have as much to gain if not more when...

WSBB Blog: Max Effort Management for Raw Powerlifters

WSBB Blog: Max Effort Management for Raw Powerlifters

Burley Hawk 6 minute read

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

No matter your athletic goals, becoming as strong as possible will always be advantageous. However, if you are a raw powerlifter, becoming as strong as...

Box Squats for Raw Powerlifters - Execution and Programming

Box Squats for Raw Powerlifters - Execution and Programming

Burley Hawk 6 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Squat | Strength Training Methods

The box squat is an effective exercise variation of the conventional squat and is an especially useful tool in training multiple types of special...

WSBB Blog: 4 Week Deadlift PR Plan - Week 4

WSBB Blog: 4 Week Deadlift PR Plan - Week 4

Burley Hawk 3 minute read

Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods | Strength Training Program

Finally, we reach the fourth and final week of the 4 Week Deadlift PR Plan. The last three training weeks have brought us to a competition-style deadlift PR...

WSBB Blog: Max Effort Upper Main Exercise Selection for Beginners

WSBB Blog: Max Effort Upper Main Exercise Selection for Beginners

Burley Hawk 4 minute read

Exercise Programming | strength training for beginners | Strength Training Methods | Upper Body

Earlier in the week, we covered max effort lower exercise selection for beginners. Today, we will discuss which exercises are essential for beginners to...

WSBB Blog: Max Effort Lower Main Exercise Selection for Beginners

WSBB Blog: Max Effort Lower Main Exercise Selection for Beginners

Burley Hawk 4 minute read

Exercise Programming | Lower Body | strength training for beginners | Strength Training Methods

The Conjugate Method is the most efficient way for any athlete to train when programmed correctly. By constantly avoiding accommodation, increasing...

WSBB Blog: 4 Week Deadlift PR Plan - Week 3

WSBB Blog: 4 Week Deadlift PR Plan - Week 3

Burley Hawk 4 minute read

Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods | Strength Training Program

After getting some speed training in during week two and getting ahead recovery-wise, it is time for week three of the 4 Week Deadlift PR Plan. As...

WSBB Blog: 4 Week Deadlift PR Plan - Week 2

WSBB Blog: 4 Week Deadlift PR Plan - Week 2

Burley Hawk 4 minute read

Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods | Strength Training Program

We arrive at the second week on our quest to hit a deadlift PR. We focused on deficit deadlifts during the first week, one of the most effective...

Building Optimal Back Strength

Building Optimal Back Strength

Burley Hawk 5 minute read

Conjugate Method | Deadlift | Exercise Programming

No matter the sport you train for, there is no doubt that having a strong back is necessary to improve strength and physical ability. The muscles of the...

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