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Four Weeks to a Bench PR: Week Two

Four Weeks to a Bench PR: Week Two

Burley Hawk 8 minute read

2022 | Accessory Training | Bench Press Training | Max Effort | Maximal Effort Method | Special Exercises

Week two of the four-week bench PR program is where we begin to work at a high intensity. Last week, we performed the close grip bench press for a top set...

It’s Not a Phase

It’s Not a Phase

Burley Hawk 4 minute read

Conjugate Method | 2022 | Absolute Strength | Athletes | Dynamic Effort Method | Explosive Power | Featured | Maximal Effort Method | Repeated Effort Method

The effectiveness of the Conjugate Method can be attributed to the system's ability to address the most important aspects of strength every week. This is...

Four Weeks to a Bench PR: Week One

Four Weeks to a Bench PR: Week One

Burley Hawk 6 minute read

2022 | Accessory Training | Bench | Bench Press Training | Bench Training | Max Effort | Maximal Effort Method

The Conjugate system includes weekly max-effort exercises performed with the intent to lift the heaviest weight we can on that specific day for that...

Starting Conjugate: Basic Workout Template

Starting Conjugate: Basic Workout Template

Burley Hawk 7 minute read

Conjugate Method | 2022 | Accessory Training | Dynamic Effort Method | General Physical Preparedness | Maximal Effort Method

As we have discussed previously, your success using the Conjugate Method will depend significantly on the quality of your programming. To be successful,...

Starting Conjugate: Giant Cambered Bar

Starting Conjugate: Giant Cambered Bar

Burley Hawk 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...

Max Effort Deadlift Variations for Athletes

Max Effort Deadlift Variations for Athletes

Burley Hawk 6 minute read

2022 | Absolute Strength | Athletes | Deadlift | Deadlift Training | Lower Body | Maximal Effort Method | Maximal Strength

As an athlete, one of the most important attributes you can develop is your absolute strength. Today, many coaches dispute the need for max effort...

Absolute Strength for Grapplers

Absolute Strength for Grapplers

Burley Hawk 4 minute read

Conjugate Method | BJJ | 2022 | Absolute Strength | Athletes | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | Grappling | Injury Prevention | Max Effort | Maximal Effort Method | Maximal Strength | Mixed Martial Arts | MMA

The different grappling sports all have a few things in common; you need to be skilled, strong, tough and possess a high level of endurance. You must do...

Basic Jump Programming

Basic Jump Programming

Burley Hawk 5 minute read

2022 | Absolute Strength | Dynamic Effort Method | Dynamic Effort Training | Explosive Plyometrics | Jumping | Jumps | Maximal Effort Method

No matter the sport you compete in, all athletes can benefit from increased strength and speed. For many, figuring out the strength part is relatively...

Starting Conjugate: Basic Press Variations

Starting Conjugate: Basic Press Variations

Burley Hawk 5 minute read

Conjugate Method | 2022 | Absolute Strength | Accessories | Accessory Training | Bench Press Training | Dynamic Effort Method | Max Effort | Maximal Effort Method

Building a great bench or overhead press requires an athlete to follow an intelligent training plan that specifically targets the strengths and muscle groups...