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Why Singles for a Constraints-Led Approach

Written by: Kevin Cann   Seems that there is some hate for singles still floating around the interwebs.  This tends to be the words of inexperience, but still, these inexperienced coaches are getting this information from somewhere.   I have seen an increase in singles being utilized in many different training strategies.  Research shows that … Continue reading Why Singles for a Constraints-Led Approach

How We Differ from Westside: In Fact We are Quite Different

  Written by: Kevin Cann   I got this idea for an article in a conversation with a lifter that trains out of Westside.  I think people confuse what we do with Westside because we use variation and take heavy singles.  Beyond that, there are not a ton of similarities.   With that said, I … Continue reading How We Differ from Westside: In Fact We are Quite Different

Few Words on Volume

Written by: Kevin Cann   I was reading a thread that was about me on the internet yesterday and this topic was mentioned. Surprisingly, the thread was overwhelmingly positive in regard to the information about the way in which PPS does things.  This was a nice change of pace from the usual negativity.   One of … Continue reading Few Words on Volume

Conjugate Doesn’t Work for Raw?

  Written by: Kevin Cann   Ever since I became involved in powerlifting about 5 years ago, this has been the theme, “Conjugate does not work for raw lifting.”  I must admit, I bought into it for a period of time, although my reasons may have been different from the internet’s.   My biggest issue … Continue reading Conjugate Doesn’t Work for Raw?

Why Conjugate is Superior to Other Programs

Written by: Kevin Cann   In the USAPL circle of powerlifting it seems that daily undulating periodization (DUP) is what the majority leans towards for their training with some linear and block periodization sprinkled in.  It seems as if speaking the term “conjugate” aloud will result in some punishment.   This is contradictory to the … Continue reading Why Conjugate is Superior to Other Programs