Written by: Kevin Cann In this current day and age, it is very common for people to have shoulder issues. We sit down all day long, text frequently, and constantly stare at our phones trying to find a Pokémon (whatever the hell that may be). As a coach that works with powerlifters, weightlifters, strongmen (and… Continue Reading
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If You Have Back Pain Do Not Forget About Your Feet
Written by: Kevin Cann Lower back pain is a common ailment that affects nearly 1/3 of the American population. I would imagine at some point in our lives each and every one of us will suffer from some lower back pain. Due to the high number of Americans that suffer from pain, I see quite… Continue Reading
Why Squats and Deadlifts Are Good For Your Health
Written by: Kevin Cann I love to squat and deadlift. In fact, I am a firm believer that every person needs to do some type of squatting and deadlifting multiple days per week. This does not mean that we need to throw a bar on our back or load up a bar with maximum weights.… Continue Reading
Is Being Physically Tired All In Your Mind?
Written by: Kevin Cann Being able to push ourselves through a grueling training session is not easy. Your legs and arms feel heavy and you can barely muster the strength to stand up on your own two feet. However, you walk up to the bar, unrack it, and the weight flies throughout the set. I… Continue Reading
Are You Overtraining?
Written by: Kevin Cann Exercise science is a science. With that said, I reserve the right to be wrong from time to time. This article is going to clear up something that I was wrong about in the past. The subject is overtraining. If you had asked me a year ago how often one is… Continue Reading
Butt Wink in the Squat: Is It Dangerous?
Written by: Kevin Cann The butt wink in the squat is an often overly criticized component of the movement. This does not come without warrant. The lower back is one of the most commonly injured parts of the body when squatting, and it makes sense that any unwanted movement of the lower back would increase… Continue Reading
5 Steps to Insane Health – Takeaways from PaleoFX
Written by: Mike Ritter Marcus Aurelius – “we need more often to be reminded, than informed” So many people are rocking great diets these days. There’s still plenty of work for me and my peers to do, but the fact is, more people than twenty years ago are getting down with the fact that… Continue Reading
My Favorite Shoulder Rehab Exercise
Written By: Kevin Cann Our shoulder joint is the most mobile joint within the human body. The head of the humerus sits on the scapula like a golf ball on a tee. Due to the joint’s structure and nearly 360 degrees of motion, our passive and active tissues must do a lot to keep the… Continue Reading
Assessing Weaknesses in Your Lifts
Written by: Kevin Cann As I was writing my last article about programming, I mentioned that the program was written for the client’s specific weaknesses. This is a very important piece of writing a program to truly maximize your strength potential. Whether you train on your own in the gym, do Crossfit, or compete in… Continue Reading
12 Week Mesocycle with Meet Taper: Dietary Guidelines Included
Written By Kevin Cann In my last article, “Programming for Strength Gains” I broke down the science behind what makes a good strength program. In this article I am going to give out a 12 week program including a meet taper. This program was written specifically for one of my competitive powerlifters. The exercise selection… Continue Reading
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