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.

To build serious lower body strength, lifters often turn to the hip thrust and the deadlift.  So, what are the differences between the hip thrust … Hip Thrust vs Deadlift: Differences, Pros, Cons

The hip thrust can be altered using various body positions, changes to the lift itself, and added equipment to assist in maximizing glute recruitment. Here … Don’t Feel Your Glutes Hip Thrusting? Try These 9 Tips

The leg press can be performed using different leg positions, feet angles, and equipment to maximize the recruitment of your glutes. Here are my 6 … Leg Press For Your Glutes: 6 Tips

As far as deadlift and squat exercises go, the sumo deadlift and back squat rank near the top of the lift in each category — … Sumo Deadlift vs Back Squat: Differences, Pros, Cons

In your pursuit of strength gain, every tool can have its place — tempo work is no exception. However, many lifters struggle in knowing what … Eccentric vs Concentric Squat: What’s The Difference?

It’s not uncommon for powerlifters to do a mock meet, whether new to the sport or a seasoned veteran.  Here are the 6 steps to … How To Do A Mock Powerlifting Meet (Complete Guide)

When teaching an athlete how to squat, bench press, and deadlift, it is common for me to hear that they are unsure if they should, … Why Do Powerlifters Hold Their Breath? (5 Benefits)

A common source of confusion in developing strength and/or building muscle for the lower body is deciding between box squats and regular (back) squats. So, … Box Squat vs Back Squat: Differences, Pros, Cons

When it comes to squatting, there’s no greater debate than trying to figure out which back squat variation is better: olympic squats or powerlifting squats? … Olympic Squat vs Powerlifting Squat: Differences, Pros, Cons

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