Technique + Strength + Skill, Oh My

  Written by: Kevin Cann   I have officially been involved in the sport of powerlifting for 5 years now.  I literally had to do the math a few times because I did not believe it.  The older I get the faster that time seems to move.  My daughter is somehow 11 years old too! … Continue reading Technique + Strength + Skill, Oh My

Westside May Have Been Right, but for the Wrong Reasons

  Written by: Kevin Cann   The documentary “Westside vs the World” was released last week.  I thought this was a very well-done documentary and I would highly recommend it. The culture of Westside is absolutely fascinating.   The last few weeks I have gone back and listened to some of the Westside podcasts and read … Continue reading Westside May Have Been Right, but for the Wrong Reasons

The Importance of Variation and GPP

Written by: Kevin Cann   This is a topic that came up multiple times within the last few days for me.  It is something that I think is very important and something that I think a lot of coaches miss the mark with.   In a conversation with Zac Cooper, he made a great point.  … Continue reading The Importance of Variation and GPP

How We Use the Maximum Effort Method

Written by: Kevin Cann   Zatsiorsky states in The Science and Practice of Strength Training That the maximal effort method is the act of lifting a maximal load against maximal resistance.  This method, according to Zatsiorsky, is best for improving the intramuscular and intermuscular coordination to improve maximal strength.   He is basically saying that … Continue reading How We Use the Maximum Effort Method