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.


Max Effort Exercise Variations for Raw Powerlifting

Max Effort Exercise Variations for Raw Powerlifting

Burley Hawk 10 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming | Max Effort

The use of max effort main exercise variations during maximal effort is commonly associated with the Westside Barbell Conjugate System. At Westside,...

Max Effort vs. Maxing Out

Max Effort vs. Maxing Out

Burley Hawk 7 minute read

Conjugate Method | Max Effort | Maximal Effort Method

In the world of strength and conditioning, the max effort training is often misunderstood. If you ask the average strength and conditioning coach about...

The Conjugate Club

The Conjugate Club

Burley Hawk 7 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming

For over 8 years, the Westside Barbell Conjugate Club has provided access to monthly Conjugate Method programming, as well as the Westside Barbell...

Raw Powerlifting: Debunking Conjugate Myths

Raw Powerlifting: Debunking Conjugate Myths

Burley Hawk 13 minute read

Conjugate Method | Raw Powerlifting

Year after year, you see raw powerlifting training change from the linear-based SBD approach to a more Conjugate-based training strategy. Some may scoff...

Athlete executing upper body dumbbell overhead press.

Upper Body Dumbbell Workouts for Powerlifters

Burley Hawk 6 minute read

Conjugate Method | Repeated Effort Method | Dumbbell Training

The typical Westside Barbell training week calls for two upper-body training days per week, a maximal and dynamic effort workout. This training covers...

Why Dynamic Effort Training Works

Why Dynamic Effort Training Works

Burley Hawk 9 minute read

The dynamic effort method is one of the three primary strength training methods used in the Conjugate Training System. This training method calls for...

Starting Conjugate: Developing Proficiency in the Competition Lifts

Starting Conjugate: Developing Proficiency in the Competition Lifts

Burley Hawk 8 minute read

Conjugate Method | Exercise Programming

The development of skill and technique is important in all sports. Powerlifting is no different: athletes must develop a high level of proficiency in the...

Basic Dynamic Effort Training Modifications

Basic Dynamic Effort Training Modifications

Burley Hawk 10 minute read

Conjugate Method | Dynamic Effort Method

The dynamic effort method is one of the three primary strength training methods in the Conjugate Training System. Dynamic effort training involves...

Accommodating Resistance: Achieving Optimal Training Outcomes

Accommodating Resistance: Achieving Optimal Training Outcomes

Burley Hawk 8 minute read

Conjugate Method | Accommodating Resistance

The use of bands and chains in training allows a coach or athlete to alter the resistance curve of an exercise, allowing an athlete to attain the...

Programming and Execution of Accessory Exercises: Beginners

Programming and Execution of Accessory Exercises: Beginners

Burley Hawk 7 minute read

Conjugate Method | Accessory Training

The repeated effort method is one of the most important aspects of the Conjugate Method training approach. This method is used in each training session...