Written By: Kevin Cann The NFL Hall of Famers write letters to their younger selves once they get inducted into the Hall of Fame. I really like this idea. I have been coaching a long time, but I have been in powerlifting now for 5 years. This is not a lot of time, but … Continue reading A Letter to My Younger Self
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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