Boston's StrongCast

Today, Kevin hosts the team behind Data-Driven Strength, Zac Robinson and Josh Pelland. Kevin, Zac, and Josh have differing viewpoints on utilizing data to inform strength training programming, but ultimately come to similar conclusions. They start and end the show chatting about a new journal article, “Rethinking Proximity to Failure for Strength Gains,” written by Zac and Josh, which you can read here. Zac has a B.S. in exercise science and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He is currently a graduate research assistant at Florida Atlantic University’s Muscle Physiology Laboratory. You can find him on Instagram at @zac.datadrivenstrength. Josh has a B.S. in exercise science from The Ohio State University. He is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He is currently a graduate research assistant at Florida Atlantic University’s Muscle Physiology Laboratory. You can find him on Instagram at @josh.datadrivenstrength. Let us know that you like this episode by giving us a 5-star rating or a review on Apple Podcasts! We are always looking for feedback to make the episodes even better. If you’re interested in being on the show or know someone who would make a great guest, you can email us at alyssaliftsthings@gmail.com. Interested in coaching for any level of powerlifting in any corner of the globe? Check out Precision Powerlifting Systems all over the web:WebsiteInstagram You can follow Kevin on Instagram at @kwcann and Alyssa at @alyssaliftsthings. Intro/outro music from freemusicarchive.orgArtist: MELLViNSTrack: Way Down Below

In this episode of Boston’s Strongcast, host Kevin Cann takes the mic with two legends in the sport of powerlifting—Vince Anello, 5x IPF World Champion and the first man under 200 pounds to deadlift over 800 pounds, and Jeremy Hartman, multiple time national champion.  Vince, Jeremy, and Kevin discuss several topics related to mental strength during training, how Vince and Jeremy’s training progressed thanks to those that came in the sport before them, and how their coaching is impacted now by their previous training. You can contact Vince at anellobodytraining@twc.com, and find Jeremy on Instagram at @hartmanperformance.  Let us know that you like this episode by giving us a 5-star rating or a review on Apple Podcasts! We are always looking for feedback to make the episodes even better. If you’re interested in being on the show or know someone who would make a great guest, you can email us at alyssaliftsthings@gmail.com. Interested in coaching for any level of powerlifting in any corner of the globe? Check out Precision Powerlifting Systems all over the web:WebsiteInstagram You can follow Kevin on Instagram at @kwcann and Alyssa at @alyssaliftsthings. Intro/outro music from freemusicarchive.orgArtist: MELLViNSTrack: Way Down Below

This week’s episode features a New England powerlifting and strength stalwart, Al Fornaro. Al is the current head football coach and strength and conditioning coordinator at Xaverian Brothers High School in Westwood, MA, and has coached at the school since 1980. Al and Kevin talk about varied topics in lifting and coaching, including the intricacies of coaching high school lifters, Al’s own training and competition history, and the evolution of powerlifting over the last several decades. Let us know that you like this episode by giving us a 5-star rating or a review on Apple Podcasts! We are always looking for feedback to make the episodes even better. If you’re interested in being on the show or know someone who would make a great guest, you can email us at alyssaliftsthings@gmail.com. Interested in coaching for any level of powerlifting in any corner of the globe? Check out Precision Powerlifting Systems all over the web:WebsiteInstagram You can follow Kevin on Instagram at @kwcann and Alyssa at @alyssaliftsthings. Intro/outro music from freemusicarchive.orgArtist: MELLViNSTrack: Way Down Below

In this episode, Kevin hops on the mic solo to talk about new training developments within the Precision Powerlifting model. He discusses his current week-by-week written model compared to the longer term plans he has for his athletes. Additionally, he covers the concepts of “phases” in regards to powerlifting programming and coaching, and his love/hate relationship with periodization. Take a listen! https://archive.org/embed/episode-108-mixdown Let us know that you like this episode by giving us a 5-star rating or a review on Apple Podcasts! We are always looking for feedback to make the episodes even better. If you’re interested in being on the show or know someone who would make a great guest, you can email us at alyssaliftsthings@gmail.com. Interested in coaching for any level of powerlifting in any corner of the globe? Check out Precision Powerlifting Systems all over the web:WebsiteInstagram You can follow Kevin on Instagram at @kwcann and Alyssa at @alyssaliftsthings. Intro/outro music from freemusicarchive.orgArtist: MELLViNSTrack: Way Down Below

This week, Kevin gets on the microphone with Mike Zawilinski out of Mass-Lift, a longtime veteran of the USAPL. In addition to a world traveler and longtime competitor, Mike is a CSCS, NSCA-CPT, USAPL Senior International Coach, Powerlifting Coach, Referee, Championship Director and RI State Chair for USA Powerlifting. Mike and Kevin chat about many things in this show, including Mike’s past with Northeastern University powerlifting and strength program, the ability to persevere through powerlifting training from an athletic perspective, and his reignited love of training and consuming powerlifting content during these unprecedented times. Let us know that you like this episode by giving us a 5-star rating or a review on Apple Podcasts! We are always looking for feedback to make the episodes even better. If you’re interested in being on the show or know someone who would make a great guest, you can email us at alyssaliftsthings@gmail.com. Interested in coaching for any level of powerlifting in any corner of the globe? Check out Precision Powerlifting Systems all over the web:WebsiteInstagram You can follow Kevin on Instagram at @kwcann and Alyssa at @alyssaliftsthings. Intro/outro music from freemusicarchive.orgArtist: MELLViNSTrack: Way Down Below

Today, Kevin jumps on the mic with Dr. Taylor Eckel of the Integrity Training Project. Taylor and Kevin discuss their mutual interest in dynamic systems theory, and its impacts on: How training mentality impacts rehab and progress in a sportWorking with athletes from different sportsAddressing mental blocks during coaching and rehab Taylor Eckel holds her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from George Fox University as well as the CSCS certification. She now works to inspire resilience for all via remote rehab consults, and educates coaches and clients via online content. Before physical therapy school, Taylor worked as a full time aide/exercise specialist in a variety of orthopedic clinics. Let us know that you like this episode by giving us a 5-star rating or a review on Apple Podcasts! We are always looking for feedback to make the episodes even better. If you’re interested in being on the show or know someone who would make a great guest, you can email us at alyssaliftsthings@gmail.com. Interested in coaching for any level of powerlifting in any corner of the globe? Check out Precision Powerlifting Systems all over the web:WebsiteInstagram You can follow Kevin on Instagram at @kwcann and Alyssa at @alyssaliftsthings. Intro/outro music from freemusicarchive.orgArtist: MELLViNSTrack: Way Down Below

Today, Kevin takes the mic with longtime USAPL equipped powerlifter Joe Cappellino a.k.a. Big Joe Capp. Joe has been powerlifting since 2007 when he founded the Northeastern University powerlifting team (NUPL) and began competing in single-ply equipment. Since then, he’s won and coached numerous lifters to national titles and world stages, including winning: the World Games silver medal in 2017, an IPF Open Worlds silver medal in 2016, and an IPF Open Worlds bronze medal in 2015. Joe and Kevin discuss some interesting training topics on this episode, including the evolution of Joe’s programming over the last decade plus, how powerlifting meets have changed over time, and what’s happening in his training now. You can find Joe on Instagram at @bigjoecapp. Let us know that you like this episode by giving us a 5-star rating or a review on Apple Podcasts! We are always looking for feedback to make the episodes even better. If you’re interested in being on the show or know someone who would make a great guest, you can email us at alyssaliftsthings@gmail.com. Interested in coaching for any level of powerlifting in any corner of the globe? Check out Precision Powerlifting Systems all over the web:WebsiteInstagram You can follow Kevin on Instagram at @kwcann and Alyssa at @alyssaliftsthings. Intro/outro music from freemusicarchive.orgArtist: MELLViNSTrack: Way Down Below

Kevin takes the mic solo this week to discuss missing reps during a powerlifting training program. He discusses sub maximal training, singles, and how tackling the fear of missing reps can impact a lifter both positively and negatively. Let us know that you like this episode by giving us a 5-star rating or a review on Apple Podcasts! We are always looking for feedback to make the episodes even better. If you’re interested in being on the show or know someone who would make a great guest, you can email us at alyssaliftsthings@gmail.com. Interested in coaching for any level of powerlifting in any corner of the globe? Check out Precision Powerlifting Systems all over the web:WebsiteInstagram You can follow Kevin on Instagram at @kwcann and Alyssa at @alyssaliftsthings. Intro/outro music from freemusicarchive.orgArtist: MELLViNSTrack: Way Down Below

In this episode, Kevin chats with Boston-area powerlifter Mike Galante. With over 20 years of training history and competitive powerlifting under his belt, Mike currently trains in Natick, Mass., at MetFit Training Facility. Mike and Kevin chat about how raw powerlifting has progressed over the last several decades, his preferred training style, and what mistakes he’s made along the way. Follow Mike on Instagram at @m_galante40 and check out his decades of meet results on openpowerlifting.org. Let us know that you like this episode by giving us a 5-star rating or a review on Apple Podcasts! We are always looking for feedback to make the episodes even better. If you’re interested in being on the show or know someone who would make a great guest, you can email us at alyssaliftsthings@gmail.com. Interested in coaching for any level of powerlifting in any corner of the globe? Check out Precision Powerlifting Systems all over the web: Website Instagram You can follow Kevin on Instagram at @kwcann and Alyssa at @alyssaliftsthings. Intro/outro music from freemusicarchive.org Artist: MELLViNS Track: Way Down Below

In this episode of the podcast, Kevin jumps on the mic solo to discuss how he is modifying the team’s programming during this global health crisis. He talks no equipment, limited equipment, and lower weights than normal. Specifically, he identifies strategies for continuing to develop athletes in any situation. Let us know that you like this episode by giving us a 5-star rating or a review on Apple Podcasts! We are always looking for feedback to make the episodes even better. If you’re interested in being on the show or know someone who would make a great guest, you can email us at alyssaliftsthings@gmail.com. Interested in coaching for any level of powerlifting in any corner of the globe? Check out Precision Powerlifting Systems all over the web: Website Instagram You can follow Kevin on Instagram at @kwcann and Alyssa at @alyssaliftsthings. Intro/outro music from freemusicarchive.org Artist: MELLViNS Track: Way Down Below