Kent Nilson

Kent Nilson

Kent Nilson is an online strength coach, residing in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.  He is a Certified Personal Trainer through the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology. When he's not training, coaching, or volunteering at powerlifting meets, you'll find Kent drinking coffee or enjoying his next eggs benedict. Connect with him on FacebookInstagram, or LinkedIn.

When advanced powerlifters have plateaued on their deadlift progress, they routinely regain lost ground using the isometric deadlift. So, what is the isometric deadlift? The … Continue ReadingIsometric Deadlift: How-To, Benefits, & Should You Do It?

When hearing the word “push-up”, sore lats might not be the first thing that comes to mind but it’s clear that this is a common … Continue ReadingWhy Do Your Lats Get Sore After Push-Ups? (4 Reasons)

Although the high box squat is probably utilized more in equipped powerlifting than any other resistance-training-domain, the exercise still has some serious utility for non-competitive … Continue ReadingHigh Box Squat: 5 Reasons Why It Makes Sense

The Z press (or Zydrunas press) is an overhead press variation that targets the shoulders, triceps, and core since it’s performed from a seated position. … Continue ReadingHow To Do The Z Press: Increase Your Overhead Press Strength

It’s well known that the bench press is one of the best upper body exercises to build muscle and strength. Although the floor press is … Continue ReadingFloor Press vs Bench Press: Differences, Pros, Cons

The cambered bar bench press is an advanced bench press variation that can increase your bench press by fine-tuning your bar path and strengthening your … Continue ReadingCambered Bar Bench Press: Benefits, How-To, Technique

The cambered squat bar is an advanced, but a highly effective squat accessory that can help increase your squat strength and technique. So, what is … Continue Reading6 Cambered Squat Bar Benefits (And, How To Train With It)

The Zercher deadlift is a rarely-seen exercise in most commercial gyms but remains a highly underrated exercise.  So, what is the Zercher deadlift? The Zercher … Continue ReadingZercher Deadlift: What Is It? How-To, Benefits, Drawbacks

When powerlifters and weightlifters want to take their strength to new heights, they often turn to the snatch grip deadlift. So, what is the snatch … Continue ReadingSnatch Grip Deadlift: What Is It? How-To, Benefits, & Mistakes

The Hatfield squat is a squat variation that is used by powerlifters, strongmen athletes, and bodybuilders.  So, what is the Hatfield squat? The Hatfield squat … Continue ReadingHatfield Squat: What Is It? Technique, Benefits, Muscles Used

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