A New Variation

Written by: Kevin Cann   In the past I would analyze someone’s lifts, identify where they are breaking down, and utilize the proper variation to fix that technical issue.  These variations would be in the lifter’s comp stance, comp bar placement, comp grip, and comp deadlift.   The goal was to fix a poor skill.  … Continue reading A New Variation

The Importance of Variation and GPP

Written by: Kevin Cann   This is a topic that came up multiple times within the last few days for me.  It is something that I think is very important and something that I think a lot of coaches miss the mark with.   In a conversation with Zac Cooper, he made a great point.  … Continue reading The Importance of Variation and GPP

Daily Maxes

Written by: Kevin Cann   It has been a couple of months since I started instituting some daily maxes with the Precision Powerlifting crew.  Not everyone gets these and not everyone gets them for all 3 lifts.   The lifter much show adequate technique in the lift before they get a heavy single.  This technique … Continue reading Daily Maxes

My Most Controversial Coaching Strategy

Written By: Kevin Cann   There was a popular thread on Reddit that was asking people their most controversial things with powerlifting.  I didn’t read the thread, but Nick Santangelo had told me about it.  He also asked me what I think my most controversial coaching strategy would be.   I thought that this would … Continue reading My Most Controversial Coaching Strategy

I Had to Pick a New Coach: I Found Quality is Lacking

For the first time in my brief powerlifting career I was in the market for a new coach.  I had never really had to search for a coach before. I was lucky enough to meet Boris Sheiko right at the start of this journey.   He has coached me for the last 3 years, and it … Continue reading I Had to Pick a New Coach: I Found Quality is Lacking