A Constraints Led Approach to Powerlifting: Knees Caving In

Written by: Kevin Cann   I know in my last article I said I would answer some questions that I posed.  I decided to answer them in a podcast that should be out this week instead.  Instead I am going to show an example of a constraints led coaching approach in the sport of powerlifting. … Continue reading A Constraints Led Approach to Powerlifting: Knees Caving In

Embracing the Uncertainty of Strength Training: What Do We Really Know About Volume?

Written by; Kevin Cann   I have not been coaching the sport of powerlifting for too long.  This past Nationals was my 3rdone overall.  It is pretty crazy to look back and see how I was doing things from then to now.  In the beginning I told my lifters to just follow the program.   … Continue reading Embracing the Uncertainty of Strength Training: What Do We Really Know About Volume?

Understanding Plateaus from a Skills Perspective

Written by: Kevin Cann   Plateau is most likely the second dreaded word in powerlifting behind injury.  A plateau is bound to happen to every single lifter at some point.  Chances are some “Blast Through Your Plateau” articles are not going to help them.   I haven’t hit a bench PR in almost 2 years.  … Continue reading Understanding Plateaus from a Skills Perspective

Self-Organization vs Hierarchical Movement System

Written by: Kevin Cann   I read an interesting article that explained how the culture of the time actually influences scientific research.  In the 80s and 90s we were in the technological era.  Computers were becoming popular in households, cell phones, mp3s, and more.   During this time movement science was focused on attempting to … Continue reading Self-Organization vs Hierarchical Movement System

ACWR and Progressive Overload

Written by: Kevin Cann   We all know that progressive overload is important to getting stronger.  We know we have to do more than we did before in order to get stronger. However, this is not an exact science and there are still many questions that coaches can have when trying to write programs.   Overload … Continue reading ACWR and Progressive Overload