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.


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

One of the most beneficial aspects of the Conjugate Method is the amount of data and feedback each training day, week, and month provides the coach and...

Conjugate Football: Basic Offseason Training Template

Conjugate Football: Basic Offseason Training Template

Burley Hawk 9 minute read

Conjugate Method | Football | Strength Training for Sports

Football requires an athlete to be strong, fast, and well-conditioned. Success on the field is not just a matter of sports skill; it is also a matter of...

Starting Conjugate: Advanced SSB Exercises

Starting Conjugate: Advanced SSB Exercises

Burley Hawk 7 minute read

Conjugate Method | Specialty Bars

Introducing new training stimuli and effects is critical to the training process. To avoid accommodation, one must consistently execute different tasks. When...

5 Powerlifting Exercises for Beginners

5 Powerlifting Exercises for Beginners

Burley Hawk 5 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods

Exercise selection and variation play critical roles in exercise programming. If selected correctly, athletes will progress at a consistent pace. However,...

Starting Conjugate: Methods and Mindset

Starting Conjugate: Methods and Mindset

Burley Hawk 7 minute read

Conjugate Method | Mindset | Strength Training Methods

The Conjugate Method uses three primary strength training methods: maximal, dynamic, and repeated effort. These training methods allow coaches and...

Starting Conjugate: Simplified Offseason Powerlifting Training Strategy

Starting Conjugate: Simplified Offseason Powerlifting Training Strategy

Burley Hawk 6 minute read

Conjugate Method | Strength Training Methods | Training Methods & Techniques

The Conjugate Method has been applied to the sport of powerlifting with great success. Our methods address all the necessary special strengths to ensure...

Accommodating Resistance

Accommodating Resistance

Burley Hawk 10 minute read

Conjugate Method | Accommodating Resistance | Training Methods & Techniques

The Conjugate Method incorporates multiple strength training methodologies and utilizes a multitude of strength training tools to efficiently achieve...

The Repeated Effort Method: Improving Work Capacity and Physical Composition

The Repeated Effort Method: Improving Work Capacity and Physical Composition

Burley Hawk 10 minute read

Conjugate Method | Repeated Effort Method | Training Methods & Techniques

Repeated effort training is a critical part of the Conjugate Method. While maximal and dynamic effort work often receives the most attention in terms of...

The Maximal Effort Method

The Maximal Effort Method

Burley Hawk 11 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Strength Training Methods

The maximal effort method is one of the three primary strength training methodologies featured within the Westside Barbell Conjugate Method. Each...