Written by: Kevin Cann I have been a very vocal proponent of direct hypertrophy work in powerlifting. I think my argument against it gets misunderstood. I never said that hypertrophy is not important, it most definitely is. However, hypertrophy is built over a large number of rep ranges, but strength is more directed and developed with higher loads … Continue reading My Love Hate Relationship with Hypertrophy
Written by: Kevin Cann We seem to be in a fad of “evidence based” coaching right now. I also see a lot of coaches touting that they follow general principles in their programs, but when you see their programs there is a definite misunderstanding of those general principles of strength training. Training needs to be individualized … Continue reading Understanding Physics to Individualize Training
Written by: Kevin Cann I saw a video last week where a coach was taking questions from followers. One of these followers asked about a conjugate program for raw lifting. The coach then said it was not a program that is useful for raw lifting and only one high level lifter uses it. This statement is incredibly … Continue reading PPS Programs vs Westside Conjugate vs DUP
Written by: Kevin Cann This is a message that I am really trying to send to Precision Powerlifting Systems right now. We all can train harder than what we have been. There is a current trend in powerlifting that seems to tell us that we need more. We need more frequency, more comp lifts, and more volume. This … Continue reading You Need to Train Harder Not More
Written by: Kevin Cann Ever since I got into the field of strength and conditioning around 2005, I have been told that profiling athletes or giving assessments on clients is the way to go. This has evolved into every little variable in training needing to be profiled and then individualized into a training program for the … Continue reading Is individualized Training Overrated?
