Written by Kevin Cann All training programs need to include all of the methods in order to be effective. This includes the max effort method, the dynamic/submax effort method, and the repetition effort method. Training programs that neglect any of these will work until they don’t. I learned powerlifting from the legendary Boris Sheiko. I started coaching by … Continue reading The Problem with Submaximal Reps
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Building the Bottom of the Squat
Written by: Kevin Cann PPS is hitting a competition squat this week for max effort work and this has brought up a conversation that I tend to have a lot. The most common technical breakdown in the squat seems to be the chest falling forward out of the hole. The internet will tell you until they are … Continue reading Building the Bottom of the Squat
Max Effort, A Pathway to the Unconscious
Written by: Kevin Cann Sports is a way that man can look into his own soul. Unfortunately, competitive athletics is typically reserved for those that display skills at a high level. This is more and more true the older we get. Powerlifting on the other hand is a sport where we are in constant competition with ourselves to … Continue reading Max Effort, A Pathway to the Unconscious
Exploring Jungian Philosophy in Training
Written by: Kevin Cann The culture of modern powerlifting has been bothering me quite a bit lately. It has become this sport where creating social media content trumps the more important pieces of the process. If powerlifting was like this when I started, I would not have participated in it. Sports has been a lifeline for me … Continue reading Exploring Jungian Philosophy in Training
Principles of Self-Determination Theory and a Conjugate Program: Building Intrinsic Motivation
Introduction Self-Determination Theory (SDT) provides valuable insights into enhancing motivation and well-being among athletes. Its three principles - autonomy, relatedness, and competence - can be effectively applied to coaching a conjugate program, creating an environment that fosters athlete growth and performance. In this blog post, we will explore how these principles empower athletes, promote skill … Continue reading Principles of Self-Determination Theory and a Conjugate Program: Building Intrinsic Motivation