Kenny,
I'm aware of Anna's background but not yours - you are taking a pretty argumentative stance.
What is your experience with KBs etc...?
Good question.
I see that you are a CSCS with a Masters in Rehabilitative Sciences.
My background has been listed on this Strong sight since I signed up under...
Information
https://www.strongfirst.com/community/members/kennycro-aol-com.7008
Below is the information listed on that page. I added to some of it.
1) B.A. Degree, Exercise Science Minor; with an additional 21 hours of Post Graduate Classes.
2) Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, NSCA
3) Former International Powerlifting Referee
4) Current State Powerlifting Record Holder (Squat: 255 kg/562 lbs, Bench Press; 175 kg/375 lbs, Deadlift: 280 kg/617 lbs at a body weight of 208 lbs.) This information can be found online.
5) Director/Promoter of Albuquerque Strength and Conditioning Clinic, 2012 to Present
6) New Mexico State National Strength & Conditioning Association Advisory Board Memeber.
7) Former Powerlifting Meet Director/Promoter and Chairman of the Powerlifting Technical Rules Committee.
8) Powerlifting USA Magazine Author of Strength Training Articles.
a) "Building Strength and Power with Complex Training"
b) "Plyometric Bench Press Training For More Strength and Power"
Plyometric bench training for 1rm increases
c) "The No Deadlift, Deadlift Training Program"
d) "Squatting: To Be Explosive Train Explosive"
d) "The Inverted Training Pyramid", another magainze.
9) Commercial Fitness Sales Rep
Additional Background Information
1) Former USA Weightlifting Club Coach Certification.
2) NSCA Kettlebell Certification, Pavel Tsatouline
3) CNM College Exercise Science & Wellness Program, Advisory Board Member.
4) Guest Speaker
a) New Mexico State National Strength and Conditioning Clinic: "Variable Resistance Training"
b) Pasadena (now Los Angeles) CA Fitness Expo: "Plyometric Bench Press Training For Powerlifters"
c) Albuquerque Strength and Conditioning Clinic: "Occlusion/KAATSU Training For Hypertrophy"
My Posting Position On This Subject
The information that I have posted comes from research, empirical data and practical application with myself and working with individuals over the years on their training programs.
I understand that new theories and ideas that go against what individuals are indoctrinated with are met with resistance. That is my initial reaction, as well.
However, the only way to know if something works or not is to experiment with it. The second part of part of that is if it doesn't work, don't blame the program or the method. The fault may lie with you.
The Complex Training for Powerlifting article was met with resistance, specifically by Louie Simmons. I discussed Complex Training with Simmons couple of years before I co-wrote the article.
Simmons was unfamiliar with Complex Training; meaning he was commenting on something he did know anything about.
The ending to my Complex Training article addressed Simmons commenting on a method he was unfamiliar with and applies to all individuals who comment on method or concepts that lack knowledge in...
"I guarantee it will never work, if you never try it."
Ironically, a couple of years after I co-wrote the Complex Training article, Simmons wrote and article on the benefits of Complex Training.
With that said, I enjoy sharing information on what I have learned.
What you or other do with the information that I post is up to you.
Thanks,
Kenny Croxdale