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Common Conjugate Mistakes

Common Conjugate Mistakes

Burley Hawk January 9th, 2025 7 minute read

Beginners | Conjugate Method

The Conjugate Method is a strength and conditioning training system that utilizes three primary strength training methodologies: maximal, dynamic, and...

Base Building: Max Effort Training Explained

Base Building: Max Effort Training Explained

Burley Hawk June 12th, 2024 8 minute read

Athletes | Beginners | Conjugate Method

It is often considered reckless, if not crazy, to utilize the maximal effort method with athletes new to barbell training. This fear of the maximal...

Base Building: Basic Training Template

Base Building: Basic Training Template

Burley Hawk June 6th, 2024 14 minute read

Beginners | Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming

It has been said that there are more useful training methods than the Conjugate Method when dealing with athletes new to barbell training. There is a...

Starting Conjugate: Main Exercise Selection for Beginners

Starting Conjugate: Main Exercise Selection for Beginners

Burley Hawk December 14th, 2022 6 minute read

Beginners | Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming

Effective strength training relies heavily on a few key factors; the proper regulation of intensity, volume, and frequency, optimal exercise selection, and...

Base Building: Upper Body Main Exercises

Base Building: Upper Body Main Exercises

Burley Hawk November 25th, 2022 7 minute read

2022 | Beginners | Bench Press Training | Conjugate Method | Maximal Effort Method | Repeated Effort Method | Strength Training Program

The Conjugate Method is often categorized as a beneficial method for advanced athletes, with many believing that our training style is more challenging...

Starting Conjugate: Giant Cambered Bar

Starting Conjugate: Giant Cambered Bar

Burley Hawk October 26th, 2022 5 minute read

2022 | Absolute Strength | Accessory Training | Beginners | Dynamic Effort Method | Maximal Effort Method | Posterior Chain | Specialty Bars

The giant cambered bar is one of the most effective training tools a gym can have in its arsenal of specialty barbells. What makes this bar so valuable...

Base Building: Lower Body Main Exercises

Base Building: Lower Body Main Exercises

Burley Hawk September 7th, 2022 5 minute read

2022 | Absolute Strength | Beginners | Conjugate Method | Volume

For an individual to benefit maximally from a Conjugate-style program, it is a requirement to have a baseline level of strength and fitness established...