Dynamic Systems Theory and Powerlifting: Why I Use Variations

Written by: Kevin Cann   I am writing this article to get some thoughts down on paper.  I am the type of person that wants to know why things work.  I enjoy having conversations with coaches that do things very differently than myself.  This is how we progress and grow.   When I first started … Continue reading Dynamic Systems Theory and Powerlifting: Why I Use Variations

A Lot Of Words About Variations and How I Utilize Them

Written by: Kevin Cann   I love hearing the perspectives of different coaches.  I had the pleasure of talking with Jason Tremblay of the Strength Guys yesterday for a second time.  We discussed the differences in our programs.   If you do not know who Jason is, you should.  He coaches some absolute monsters that … Continue reading A Lot Of Words About Variations and How I Utilize Them

It Is Not All About Volume

Written By: Kevin Cann   There are so many things that go into getting stronger and writing a good program.  However, I feel all too often there is a major focus on only one of them, volume.   Now, we can’t deny the importance of volume to getting stronger.  There needs to be an adequate … Continue reading It Is Not All About Volume

Giving Thanks to the Sport of Powerlifting

Written by: Kevin Cann   Since it is the day before Thanksgiving, I figured I would write about this topic.  I do have some other things I wanted to write about, but timing is everything.   Powerlifting was the first sport I have ever done that I wasn’t very good at it.  I have always … Continue reading Giving Thanks to the Sport of Powerlifting

Developing Lifters

Written by: Kevin Cann   This topic is not always discussed in the powerlifting world.  As a coach for a team of about 40 lifters, I end up coaching lifters of all different abilities and at very different places in their powerlifting journeys.   They all come in with very different needs as well.  When … Continue reading Developing Lifters