Written by: Kevin Cann In the 1960s, a Russian scientist named Bernstein warned against splitting up the neurophysiology and biomechanical aspects of movement. He explained that each does not exist without the other. Fast forward to modern day and almost all of our research is either or. The majority of the research that … Continue reading Task Constraints in Powerlifting: Where Variation Meets Specificity
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Where I May Disagree with Sheiko on Technique
Written by: Kevin Cann I have written quite a bit about the importance of technique recently and in the past. My knowledge of skill acquisition has grown over the last few years and as I learn more, I realize I may have been incorrect in my understandings and how I was implementing it. … Continue reading Where I May Disagree with Sheiko on Technique
Fixing Technique is More Complex Than You Think
Written By: Kevin Cann I was reading Sheiko’s book this week. If you have not picked it up, I highly recommend it. It is a very thorough write up on the technique and programming for the sport of powerlifting. I was coached by him for 3 years. However, my knowledge base at the … Continue reading Fixing Technique is More Complex Than You Think
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