Initial Conditions, Movement Variability, and Skill Acquisition

Written by: Kevin Cann The human is a complex system.  I think this idea most accept, but most have a hard time understanding what this means.  In order to make sense of things we like to reduce the complexity down to a sum of its parts, and perhaps disregard some more complex nuances. How coaches view developing strength is a great example of this.  We view the acquisition of strength as a primarily physical byproduct of certain types Read More

My Response To Tim Thebodeau’s 2021 USAPL Nationals Is A Mess Video

02/16/2021 Arian Khamesi 0

This video is in response to Tim Thebodeau’s “2021 USAPL Nationals is a Mess” video. In this video, I give my thoughts on the matter and say which of Tim’s points I agree with and which I disagree with. If you haven’t seen Tim’s video yet, then you can watch that one first using the link below.  Tim’s Original Video:https://youtu.be/ftNJpgia6lU And as I mention in the video, if you want to make a change, then Read More

Powerlifting Training On Limited Time

02/11/2021 Arian Khamesi 0

Are you limited on how much time you have to train? This VIDEO goes over how you can get the most out of your Powerlifting training sessions when you’re limited on time. First, you need to figure out if you’re limited on the number of days you can train in a week, the amount of time you can train per session, or both. If you’re limited on the number of days, then be sure to Read More

Everything Works: You Just Need to Ask the Right Questions

Written by: Kevin Cann There was a post written yesterday by a relatively popular coach on Instagram that demonized bands and chains.  He then followed this up with a TikTok video of him making fun of what seems to be Westside max effort variations. This is sadly the age we live in.  I am all for having some fun, but an attitude like this is what leads to the stalling of progress in the field.  Progress does not Read More

How To Effectively Use Wrist Wraps For Powerlifting

02/09/2021 Arian Khamesi 0

Make sure you’re wearing your wrist wraps properly so they’re actually effective for the squat, bench press, and deadlift. In this VIDEO, I go over the rules and regulations for wrist wraps for the IPF and USAPL, the biggest mistake I see in some powerlifters when it comes to wearing wrist wraps, the key factors you want to focus on for effectively wrapping your wrists, a basic method of wrapping your wrists, and some advanced Read More

The Best Budget Wrist Wraps For Powerlifting

02/04/2021 Arian Khamesi 0

This video goes over the best budget wrist wraps for the sport of Powerlifting. This is part of a series going over the best budget items for a Powerlifter. In this video, I go over wrist wraps specifications, whether you should get stiff or flexible wrist wraps, what length wrist wraps are best, which wrist wraps to avoid, and then look at the price breakdown for the best quality wrist wraps so you can get Read More

Deconstructing the Volume Paradigm

Written by: Kevin Cann Powerlifting is filled with high frequency and high volume programs these days.  I think this stems to Dietmar Wolf and Boris Sheiko gaining popularity in America around the same time that raw powerlifting was starting to really blow up.  Mike Zourdos’ dissertation on daily undulated periodization also occurred around this time as well.  Making it “evidence based” to use this type of programming. The thing about Wolf’s and Sheiko’s programs were they took recommended Read More

What’s The Best Powerlifting Training Frequency?

02/02/2021 Arian Khamesi 0

This VIDEO goes over training frequency when it comes to Powerlifting and if it’s possible to progress from training three times per week. This topic originated over on TikTok. Since TikTok only allows for 1-minute videos, I figured I’d bring the topic over here for a deeper dive. In the video, I go over a number of training frequency examples I’ve used on my clients and what I’ve seen be successful elsewhere. In addition, I Read More

Don’t Neglect What You Don’t Like Doing

01/28/2021 Arian Khamesi 0

This VIDEO is part of a series where I go over Powerlifting mistakes I made and mistakes I see in beginner Powerlifters. In the first video in the series, I went over why you should fix your technique as early as you can. Now, for the second video in the series, I’m going over why you shouldn’t neglect the things you don’t like doing or the things you aren’t good at. Many of us naturally Read More

Programming/Constructing Practice in Powerlifting

Written by: Kevin Cann In any sport, when the coach drafts up a plan for practice, that plan usually includes drills to work on specific skills as well as specific strategies to execute during games.  Powerlifting containing lifts that are typically used to enhance strength in athletes tends to have a different viewpoint in constructing a practice. Training is practice in powerlifting.  This is just like any other sport.  The lifter needs to work on developing certain skills Read More

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