Written by: Kevin Cann This question was asked to me by Kerry yesterday, and a few other days since we got back from Nationals. I love the fact that she cares enough to take genuine interest in making sure her program is the best that it can be. The majority of my group is like this. … Continue reading Will I Deadlift More by Deadlifting Less?
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Understanding Progress: It Is Not Always Weight on the Bar
Written by: Kevin Cann Between Nationals and a local competition coming up on November 3rd, I have watched 20 athletes test and prepare for competition. All of these athletes are at different places within their lifting careers. Some have been lifting longer than others, some are stronger than others, and so on. I … Continue reading Understanding Progress: It Is Not Always Weight on the Bar
The Fallacy of Supercompensation and Understanding Peaking Strategies
Written by: Kevin Cann As Raw Nationals 2018 approaches, I think this topic is extremely relevant. My IG feed is filled with coaches explaining the concept of supercompensation as they are peaking themselves or athletes for a meet. The basic definition of supercompensation comes from Hans Selye’s stress model and is used to … Continue reading The Fallacy of Supercompensation and Understanding Peaking Strategies
I F’d Up
Written by: Kevin Cann The internet is filled with a bunch of “coaches” always trying to show everyone how much they know. This article is going to be the exact opposite. You see, this is my 3rdyear coaching powerlifting. Even then, the first year I had 1 lifter, and the second year I ended … Continue reading I F’d Up
A New Variation
Written by: Kevin Cann In the past I would analyze someone’s lifts, identify where they are breaking down, and utilize the proper variation to fix that technical issue. These variations would be in the lifter’s comp stance, comp bar placement, comp grip, and comp deadlift. The goal was to fix a poor skill. … Continue reading A New Variation