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
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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
Max Effort, A Pathway to the Unconscious
Written by: Kevin Cann Sports is a way that man can look into his own soul. Unfortunately, competitive athletics is typically reserved for those that display skills at a high level. This is more and more true the older we get. Powerlifting on the other hand is a sport where we are in constant competition with ourselves to … Continue reading Max Effort, A Pathway to the Unconscious
The Mindset of Primitive Man and Sports Performance
Written by: Kevin Cann Primitive man took their place in nature, while modern man attempts to control it. This is evident in the sport of powerlifting. When things happened that were not easily explainable, primitive man would chalk it up to some arbitrary higher power. Let us put this thinking into modern society. If a smoker gets a … Continue reading The Mindset of Primitive Man and Sports Performance
Principles of Self-Determination Theory and a Conjugate Program: Building Intrinsic Motivation
Introduction Self-Determination Theory (SDT) provides valuable insights into enhancing motivation and well-being among athletes. Its three principles - autonomy, relatedness, and competence - can be effectively applied to coaching a conjugate program, creating an environment that fosters athlete growth and performance. In this blog post, we will explore how these principles empower athletes, promote skill … Continue reading Principles of Self-Determination Theory and a Conjugate Program: Building Intrinsic Motivation
Precision Powerlifting Systems 