Avi Silverberg holds a Master's of Science degree in Exercise Science with a research focus on powerlifting training. He's been the Head Coach for Team Canada Powerlifting since 2012 and has coached over 4500 attempts in international competition. You can connect with him on Instagram or LinkedIn.
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Bench Press With Legs Up: Technique, Benefits, Muscles Used

One of the best bench press accessories you can add to your powerlifting program is the “bench press with legs up”. It’s also called the … Bench Press With Legs Up: Technique, Benefits, Muscles Used

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HOW DO POWERLIFTING MEETS WORK

How Do Powerlifting Meets Work? (10 Things You Need To Know)

Powerlifting meets might seem simple on the surface. Athletes compete in the squat, bench press, and deadlift and try to lift as much weight as … How Do Powerlifting Meets Work? (10 Things You Need To Know)

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9 Highly Effective Bench Press Alternatives (With Pictures)

The bench press is a highly effective exercise that helps improve overall pec, shoulder, and tricep development. However, there are several reasons why you might … 9 Highly Effective Bench Press Alternatives (With Pictures)

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Should Powerlifters Do Incline Bench Press? (It Depends)

There are no shortages of bench press accessories that a powerlifter can implement into their training program. One of the deciding factors when selecting your … Should Powerlifters Do Incline Bench Press? (It Depends)

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10 Front Squat Alternatives: Target The Same Muscles

The front squat has been shown to improve posture, increase muscle size and strength, and it even increases ground reaction force for sports. But it … 10 Front Squat Alternatives: Target The Same Muscles

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HOW TO PICK ATTEMPTS FOR POWERLIFTING

How To Pick Attempts For Powerlifting (A Foolproof Guide)

You have nine attempts in a powerlifting meet to achieve the highest total possible. These nine attempts are broken into three attempts each for squat, … How To Pick Attempts For Powerlifting (A Foolproof Guide)

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What Is Powerlifting? (Definitive Guide)

Powerlifting is coined the “strongest sport in the world”. So what is powerlifting? Athletes in powerlifting compete in the squat, bench press, and deadlift to … What Is Powerlifting? (Definitive Guide)

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BEST SHOES FOR SQUATS

The 8 Best Squat Shoes for Powerlifting and Weightlifting

But if you get the wrong shoe for squatting, you could be limit your performance for years. Plus, shopping for the right pair of squat … The 8 Best Squat Shoes for Powerlifting and Weightlifting

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BEST SHOES FOR DEADLIFTS

8 Best Deadlift Shoes: Unleash Your True Potential

The best deadlift shoes increase your stability, balance, and support while decreasing your range of motion. This helps you lift more! Many lifters don’t realize … 8 Best Deadlift Shoes: Unleash Your True Potential

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