Is Periodization Necessary for Strength Sports?

Written by: Kevin Cann   I was listening to the newest Reactive Training Systems podcast with Dr. Mike Israetel and John Kiely.  I highly encourage everyone to listen to the discussion.  This was not a debate, but a conversation between 2 coaches that tend to differ on how they see some things.   The topic … Continue reading Is Periodization Necessary for Strength Sports?

Why Lifting is so Important to Me

Written by: Kevin Cann   I am typically not one that likes to share personal stuff, but since the internet trolls like to share my personal stuff for me I figured I would give everything some context.  It is easy to Google someone and think that you know them from one incident that took place … Continue reading Why Lifting is so Important to Me

How PPS is Going to Get Stronger in Quarantine

Written by: Kevin Cann   We sure as shit are in the middle of a global incident that will be remembered forever.  The only historical events that I can compare this to are 9/11 and the marathon bombings.  These are all moments in time that remind us that we are mere specs in a large … Continue reading How PPS is Going to Get Stronger in Quarantine

It is Not the Volume: It is Your Focus and Intent

  Written by: Kevin Cann   I think powerlifting is in this fad of low RPEs and high volumes.  Many lifters are doing well with programs like this, but I would imagine just as many are not.  I think some of this is driven by the inexperience of lifters and coaches.   There is not … Continue reading It is Not the Volume: It is Your Focus and Intent