Understanding Progression

Written by: Kevin Cann   Progressing a program is something that is a necessary part of getting stronger.  However, I feel many athletes and coaches may not know how to do it appropriately.   There are a number of ways in which you can progress a program.  The most usual are adding weight to the … Continue reading Understanding Progression

Scientific Principles of Strength Training

Written by: Kevin Cann   No matter what program you follow, it has to abide by the scientific principles in order for it to be effective.  The more principles that the program abides by and follows, the more optimal that it will be.  I am going to give a quick rundown of these principles.  Most … Continue reading Scientific Principles of Strength Training

Why the Safety Squat Bar is Suboptimal for Raw Lifters

The safety squat bar (SSB) is a barbell that has a camber at the end and a harness that sits on the shoulders in the middle. This is a very valuable bar to have in any gym, I am not arguing that. The harness makes it easier on the shoulders and elbows to load up … Continue reading Why the Safety Squat Bar is Suboptimal for Raw Lifters