Self-Organizing Technique Doesn’t Mean Lifting Technique Doesn’t Matter

Written by: Kevin Cann   A little over 3 years ago I started powerlifting.  I was fortunate enough to have one of the greatest coaches of all-time as my coach. From day 1 with Boris Sheiko technique was drilled into me as being the most important aspect of training.   I did not understand what this … Continue reading Self-Organizing Technique Doesn’t Mean Lifting Technique Doesn’t Matter

Fixing Technique is More Complex Than You Think

Written By: Kevin Cann   I was reading Sheiko’s book this week.  If you have not picked it up, I highly recommend it.  It is a very thorough write up on the technique and programming for the sport of powerlifting.   I was coached by him for 3 years.  However, my knowledge base at the … Continue reading Fixing Technique is More Complex Than You Think

Dynamic Systems Theory and Powerlifting: Why I Use Variations

Written by: Kevin Cann   I am writing this article to get some thoughts down on paper.  I am the type of person that wants to know why things work.  I enjoy having conversations with coaches that do things very differently than myself.  This is how we progress and grow.   When I first started … Continue reading Dynamic Systems Theory and Powerlifting: Why I Use Variations

A Lot Of Words About Variations and How I Utilize Them

Written by: Kevin Cann   I love hearing the perspectives of different coaches.  I had the pleasure of talking with Jason Tremblay of the Strength Guys yesterday for a second time.  We discussed the differences in our programs.   If you do not know who Jason is, you should.  He coaches some absolute monsters that … Continue reading A Lot Of Words About Variations and How I Utilize Them

I Feel Like I Am Hitting My Stride as A Coach

Written by: Kevin Cann   I write a lot about the things I need to improve upon as a coach.  I feel there is always more to learn and the second that I quit trying to learn more is the second I stop improving as a coach.   With that said, I was writing programs … Continue reading I Feel Like I Am Hitting My Stride as A Coach