Written by: Kevin Cann About a month ago I decided to switch up my training a bit. I was getting burnt-out coaching. I do not think people realize how difficult this can be sometimes. You shoulder the burdens of an entire team. This can weigh heavily on you at times. My training had been going poorly for quite some time up to this point and I knew I needed to make some adjustments to get some momentum back and Read More
Where is powerlifting heading? With many high-level meets becoming more competitive and more prize money meets popping up, coaches and athletes are going to change their strategies for training and competing. In this video, I break down some of my thoughts of where I think the sport of powerlifting is heading as far as game day handling and the training leading into these high-level meets. What I discuss in this video includes things I’ve already Read More
In this video, I go over why someone may wear a belt for the bench press. In the gym or in a competition, you may see some people wear a belt while they bench press while some others don’t. A lifter could wear a belt for various reasons but I break down some of the most common reasons which are, 1. They’re an equipped lifter. 2. They want some active feedback for technical improvements. 3. Read More
Written by: Kevin Cann This was an important realization for me, to coach the person and not the lifts. At some point everyone will hit a period of stagnation. This is inevitable. The key to overcoming these periods of stagnation is in understanding the person. Of course, identifying weaknesses and all that is important, but in my experiences, it is only half of it. I will use a real-life example to explain my point. Mike D’Amico had been hitting very Read More
Recast of 2021 Guest Of The Year: Taylor Atwood Taylor and his Coach Jason Tremblay return to KOTL to discuss the greatest performance in Powerlifting. Taylor gives his thoughts on all other current lifters, why he keeps winning, why other teams are behind his, a potential showdown with Russel Orhii, and why he can’t be friendly when he is trying to beat you in competition. Jason Tremblay takes you for a peak behind the curtain Read More
A recast of the 2021 Guest Of The Hear: Taylor Atwood . Taylor and his Coach Jason Trembley return to KOTL to discuss the greatest performance in Powerlifting. Taylor gives his thoughts on all other current lifters, why he keeps winning, why other teams are behind his, a potential showdown with Russel Orhii, and why he can’t be friendly when he is trying to beat you in competition. Jason Trembley takes you for a Read More
The KOTL year in review episode with awards given in multiple categories for the untested division (tested is part one). Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, John Haack and Andy Huang.
The KOTL year in review episode with awards given in multiple categories for the tested federations (untested will be part two). Hosted by 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian Messy Khamesi, Big Bill McCarthy, Rory Lynchpin Lynch and Jessica Buettner.
The boys are back, and 76 kg Queen Jessica Buettner joins for a Christmas Special that goes off the rails and takes some surprising turns. 6 Pack Lapadat, Arian “Messy” Khamesi, “Big” Bill McCarthy, Rory “Lynchpin” Lynch.
The future of USAPL meets in a COVID 19 world, Spicy Pl identity theories, a new OG is crowned, and rumors of a new female weight class…