Written by: Kevin Cann Ever since I got into the field of strength and conditioning around 2005, I have been told that profiling athletes or giving assessments on clients is the way to go. This has evolved into every little variable in training needing to be profiled and then individualized into a training program for the … Continue reading Is individualized Training Overrated?
Written by: Kevin Cann This is often the most difficult question for a coach to answer. I have literally tried everything from high frequency, to higher frequency, to all singles, in search of the perfect volumes and intensities of training. I am sure many reading this have experienced the exact same thing. I think as a coach, … Continue reading Determining Volumes and Intensities
Written by: Kevin Cann I made a post last night explaining the reasons why I do not use auto-regulation to dictate day to day training loads. I titled it “Why I am not a fan of auto-regulation.” Perhaps this title was a bit misleading? I am not sure. I went on to explain my thoughts and reasoning for … Continue reading Clearing Up My Thoughts on Auto-Regulation
Written by: Kevin Cann There are many different methods to get strong. Most lifters and coaches are aware of a few different models. Block periodization is probably the most popular. This is when the coach prescribes each block to focus on one particular aspect of development while maintaining the others. An example would be a hypertrophy block followed … Continue reading Russian vs American Training Systems
Written by: Kevin Cann I see this statement a lot on the interwebs, “Technique is not a one size fits all approach. You should lift how you are comfortable and strongest.” There are some truths to that statement, but it is taken much too far from the majority of the population spewing it. It seems to mostly … Continue reading Sitting Back in the Squat
Precision Powerlifting Systems 