Written by: Kevin Cann The conventional deadlift versus the sumo deadlift is one of the great debates in the strength sports. Many will argue that the sumo deadlift is “cheating” because it has a shorter range of motion (ROM). People will also argue that the sumo deadlift is easier because it allows your hips to… Continue Reading
A Biomechanical Analysis of the Squat: How Bar Position Affects the Movement
Written by: Kevin Cann The terms “hip dominant” and “knee dominant” squats get thrown around quite a bit. I use these terms frequently myself. Often times people will alter the bar position on the body to attempt to get a different training effect. For example, we may high bar squat, or front squat instead of… Continue Reading
When and Why To Use Accommodating Resistance to Get Stronger
Written by: Kevin Cann The use of accommodating resistance was made popular by Louie Simmons of Westside Barbell. Now a days accommodating resistance is not only used by powerlifters, but by high school and college strength and conditioning programs, as well as the general public. When I was an intern at Harvard University, many of… Continue Reading
Squats Twice in One Day?
Written by: Kevin Cann In conversation with Murph the other day, he had asked what the point of performing a competition lift or its variation twice in one day serves. Upon answering the question, I realized there was a lot to it and many people must have the same question with the popularity of Sheiko… Continue Reading
Stop Program Jumping
Written by: Kevin Cann The internet was an incredible invention. It allows us to connect with people all over the world. In terms of strength and conditioning it has been amazing as well. It allows information to be readily available to us at our fingertips. It has also allowed me to work with one of… Continue Reading
Corrective Exercises, Assessments, and the Psychology of Getting Stronger
Written by: Kevin Cann I have been seeing a few interesting posts on the internet in the last week or so. These posts were discussing corrective exercise and the importance of getting stronger as well as the importance of the person’s psyche in getting better. These articles really struck a chord with me, as they… Continue Reading
When Athletes Inspire a Coach: My First Raw Nationals
Written by: Kevin Cann They say a picture is worth a thousand words. This picture taken by Jim Elli of 9for9 Media captures a moment where 1000 words may not be enough. These last 10 days have been pretty crazy for me and some of the most memorable of my coaching career. This stretch kicked… Continue Reading
Understanding Proper Programming to Get Strong: Answering Some Questions
Written By: Kevin Cann If you have not read my previous article about programming, please do so here. In this article I am going to answer a couple of questions I have gotten after people finished reading it. These were some very good questions and definitely add to the information presented in the first article.… Continue Reading
Understanding Proper Programming to Get Strong
Written by: Kevin Cann October is a busy month for us. From a competition schedule perspective. We put on a meet with RPS October 8th and 9th, and that Thursday I fly out to Atlanta for USAPL Nationals. Due to these dates rapidly approaching, I have had the same conversation with a couple lifters regarding… Continue Reading
What I Have Learned About Programming from Sheiko
Written by: Kevin Cann When people find out that I have been working with Sheiko for a while, there are often two responses. The first is “I tried that and it did not work for me.” The next is “I ran a Sheiko program for 8 weeks and I got way stronger.” The Sheiko programs… Continue Reading
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