Monitoring Internal Load and Intra-block Progress

Written by: Kevin Cann   This article is going to piggy back off of the one that I posted yesterday about my use of Acute Chronic Work Ratio (ACWR)in the strength sports.  My wheels have been burning rubber and it just helps to get this stuff down on paper sometimes.   I use the ACWR … Continue reading Monitoring Internal Load and Intra-block Progress

I Am Proud of PPS: Not Just for Smashing Weights

Written by: Kevin Cann   The month of April was huge for PPS.  We had 2 competitions that saw 13 of us compete.  The first one was on April 8thand it was our beginners’ meet (plus Grace). I am proud of everyone that had the guts to step on the platform for the first time and … Continue reading I Am Proud of PPS: Not Just for Smashing Weights

I Got Fired, and It Led to Me Having the Best Job in America

Written by: Kevin Cann   I coach quite a few other coaches/personal trainers.  Many of them voice their uncertainty with where they want their careers to go in the future.  Many are currently unhappy in their current positions and they look for advice on what to do.  Because of this, I decided to write this … Continue reading I Got Fired, and It Led to Me Having the Best Job in America

Should You Be Hitting PRs in the Gym? How PPS Takes Heavy Singles

Written by: Kevin Cann   My Instagram feed is constantly filled with lifters hitting personal records (PR).  Most of these PRs that I see are actually hit in the gym.  Now, the goal of powerlifting as a sport is to be hitting your best lifts at the most important competitions of the year.   If … Continue reading Should You Be Hitting PRs in the Gym? How PPS Takes Heavy Singles

Operation Kina: Patient Zero

Written by: Kevin Cann   I wrote extensively about my failed RPE experiment not too long ago.  I was pretty confident that I could combine an RPE system with a Sheiko program.  The problem was that it did not work.   The RPEs were too light for some days and too heavy for others.  You … Continue reading Operation Kina: Patient Zero