Stop with The Cues: Words Don’t Fix Technique

Written By: Kevin Cann   You know how many cues that Boris Sheiko has given me over the 140 weeks I have been training with him? Zero.  Not a single cue.  Instead I get feedback on my lifts and appropriate variations to help me fix the issues that he sees.   It was not always like … Continue reading Stop with The Cues: Words Don’t Fix Technique

Applying ACWR and Exertion Load to Programming and Its Significance on Long Term Athlete Progress

Written by: Kevin Cann   We all know volume is important to getting stronger.  For the most part, we all know that we need to progress training in a way where volume increases over time to get stronger.  However, it is not as simple as it seems.   Even though increasing volume is the answer … Continue reading Applying ACWR and Exertion Load to Programming and Its Significance on Long Term Athlete Progress

Should You Be Hitting PRs in the Gym? How PPS Takes Heavy Singles

Written by: Kevin Cann   My Instagram feed is constantly filled with lifters hitting personal records (PR).  Most of these PRs that I see are actually hit in the gym.  Now, the goal of powerlifting as a sport is to be hitting your best lifts at the most important competitions of the year.   If … Continue reading Should You Be Hitting PRs in the Gym? How PPS Takes Heavy Singles

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