Written by: Kevin Cann What is a powerlifter? I have been thinking about this question a lot and have had this conversation with quite a few people at this point. This is not to throw shade on people, and the fact that some would take it as an insult just proves my point about the problems associated … Continue reading What is a Powerlifter?
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The Problem with Submaximal Reps
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
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
You Need to Build the Ego, then Kill the Ego
Written by: Kevin Cann I have been reading a lot of Carl Jung lately. As I struggle with being human, I wanted to educate myself by learning from some of the greatest thinkers in the field. I have suffered from chronic nightmares my entire life due to trauma and his work on dream analysis was intriguing to … Continue reading You Need to Build the Ego, then Kill the Ego
Releasing the Darkside Through Lifting
Written by: Kevin Cann I made a post discussing this topic, but the character limitations of Instagram do not do it justice. I also feel that the internet is overly focused on programming concepts, and after a particular sufficiency in programming there is diminishing returns there. This is true for both how one engages with the sport … Continue reading Releasing the Darkside Through Lifting
Precision Powerlifting Systems 