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Understanding Specialty Barbells

Understanding Specialty Barbells

Burley Hawk 6 minute read

Conjugate Method | 2022 | Dynamic Effort Training | Max Effort | Posterior Chain | Specialty Bars

Building anything requires the right tools. If you want to frame a wall, you'll need a hammer, nails, saw, sawhorses, and timber. These items represent the...

Starting Conjugate: Absolute Strength Development

Starting Conjugate: Absolute Strength Development

Burley Hawk 4 minute read

Conjugate Method | 2022 | Absolute Strength | Max Effort | Maximal Effort Method

No matter the sport you compete in, possessing high levels of brute strength is never wrong. Not only will this strength allow you to dominate...

Understanding Max Effort

Understanding Max Effort

Burley Hawk 4 minute read

Conjugate Method | 2022 | Absolute Strength | Athletes | Exercise Programming | Max Effort | Maximal Effort Method

The maximal effort method is a weight training method used to increase absolute strength. This is achieved by training at intensity levels above 90%,...

Modified Max Effort

Modified Max Effort

Burley Hawk 5 minute read

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

Max effort training is a cornerstone of the Conjugate Method. To improve all other aspects of strength, you must first develop the most critical...

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...

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...

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...