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How PPS is Going to Get Stronger in Quarantine

Written by: Kevin Cann   We sure as shit are in the middle of a global incident that will be remembered forever.  The only historical events that I can compare this to are 9/11 and the marathon bombings.  These are all moments in time that remind us that we are mere specs in a large … Continue reading How PPS is Going to Get Stronger in Quarantine

It is Not the Volume: It is Your Focus and Intent

  Written by: Kevin Cann   I think powerlifting is in this fad of low RPEs and high volumes.  Many lifters are doing well with programs like this, but I would imagine just as many are not.  I think some of this is driven by the inexperience of lifters and coaches.   There is not … Continue reading It is Not the Volume: It is Your Focus and Intent

A Thought Process vs a Program

  Written by: Kevin Cann   John Flagg actually said this to me a couple of weeks ago.  He said that certain coaches give you a thought process.  Some of these coaches would include Louie Simmons, Boris Sheiko, and Mike T.  I thought this was a very good point and really thought about it for … Continue reading A Thought Process vs a Program

Charlie Francis: The High/Low Method

  Written by: Kevin Cann   I have been coaching for over 15 years now.  I did not get into powerlifting until about 5 years ago.  The majority of my coaching career was coaching high school and college aged athletes.  Early on in my career I was introduced to Charlie Francis’ stuff.   His coaching … Continue reading Charlie Francis: The High/Low Method

Managing Fatigue in Powerlifting

  Written by: Kevin Cann     As a coach one of our biggest jobs is managing fatigue with lifters.  Fatigue seems to have this very negative perception with lifters and coaches.  Fatigue is not necessarily a bad thing.  We actually probably need it to get stronger.   Powerlifting is a very unique sport in … Continue reading Managing Fatigue in Powerlifting