
← PA CHALK UP7 oct · 26 min
INTENT IN SPORTS PERFORMANCE - KAINON CLARK #154
<p>We sit down with Kainon Clark — returning guest, strength coach at Washington State, and eight-year veteran of the field — to dig into speed work, accommodating resistance, and why the most important variable in a lift isn't the weight on the bar.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this Playbook:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Speed Work Isn't What You Think:</strong> The speed zones everyone preaches look very different when your percentages are based on a geared max. Kainon breaks down why intent matters more than the number on the screen.</li><li><strong>The Eccentric Is the Worst Part:</strong> Ever been in a bench shirt? The press out is easy — getting the bar to your chest might end you. What gear-trained powerlifters figured out about CNS overload that still applies today.</li><li><strong>Fake Weight, Real Gains:</strong> Bands and chains in-season aren't just fun — they let athletes maintain strength while unloading the joints that matter. The "fake weight block" explained.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>TeamBuildr</strong>:</p><p>Coaches, revolutionise your training programs with their cutting-edge platform. Create and customise workouts, track progress, communicate effortlessly, and analyse performance data — all in one place. Take advantage of our 30-day free trial and see how TeamBuildr can elevate your team's performance.</p><p>Head over to <a href="https://www.teambuildr.com/">www.teambuildr.com</a> and use code <strong>"PACHALKUP"</strong> for your 30-day free trial.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Exxentric:</strong></p><p>Coaches, take your training to the next level with Exxentric's flywheel technology. The kBox and kPulley deliver eccentric overload that you simply can't replicate with traditional weights — building strength, power, and resilience in athletes at every level. Trusted by elite programmes worldwide, Exxentric gives you the tools to train smarter and keep athletes on the field.</p><p>Head over to <a href="https://exxentric.com/wpam_id/140/">www.exxentric.com</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Kainon' Social:</strong></p><p>Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brittany_vandergroef/#"></a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/coachclarkwazzu/#">@coachclarkwazzu</a><br></p><p><strong>Manny&