Written by: Kevin Cann I was having a conversation with a couple of people online that sparked the idea for this article. There is this current theme in the lifting world that everyone needs to find the best technique for them as an individual. This gives many lifters the ok to keep lifting how they are currently … Continue reading Heuristics with Technique
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The Importance of Multiple Perspectives
Written by: Kevin Cann I was doing a podcast earlier today and this topic dawned on me. I was discussing training with a coach and lifter that has been around a long time. We both do things very differently, but also have a lot in common. I love having these conversations. I love talking about training, telling stories, … Continue reading The Importance of Multiple Perspectives
Training as a Thought Process
Written by: Kevin Cann I say this a lot, that my training style is a thought process. We do not just follow a recipe when we are training. Earlier on in my coaching career we followed a recipe. I had a structure of the way that the programs went, and we stayed bound to … Continue reading Training as a Thought Process
The Importance of Learning for Yourself
Written by: Kevin Cann We live in a world where everyone just regurgitates the words of their favorite people. This is not just with powerlifting, but just everything in general. Earth is just one giant echo chamber. No one tries to learn for themselves anymore. They say they do, but they aren’t. People … Continue reading The Importance of Learning for Yourself
How to Manage Max Effort Work with Fatigue and Technique Work
Written by: Kevin Cann A lot of people will shit on max effort work in the powerlifting world. They will say that it is too hard to recover from, dangerous in terms of injuries, and that technique will suffer. These situations, although I disagree, I do find that there is some merit to them. … Continue reading How to Manage Max Effort Work with Fatigue and Technique Work