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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Competition Gear For Powerlifting (Top Recommendations)

Getting ready for a powerlifting meet? The last thing you want is to get disqualified over something you’re wearing after the amount of hard work … Competition Gear For Powerlifting (Top Recommendations)

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BENCH PRESS LOCKOUT

9 Proven Ways To Strengthen Your Bench Press Lockout

You should never fail a bench press in the lockout. In the height of my bench press career, I was training my bench press four … 9 Proven Ways To Strengthen Your Bench Press Lockout

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POWERLIFTING ARM WORKOUT

How Do Powerlifters Train Arms? (Definitive Guide)

Powerlifters love to talk about training the squat, bench press, and deadlift because those are the competition movements. However, powerlifters make the mistake of neglecting … How Do Powerlifters Train Arms? (Definitive Guide)

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PARTIAL SQUATS

Partial Squats: Benefits, Muscles Worked, Are They Safe?

There are a lot of powerlifting purists who don’t think anyone should use partial squats because it’s considered ‘cheating’ compared with the full squat. While … Partial Squats: Benefits, Muscles Worked, Are They Safe?

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bench press cues

13 Bench Press Cues For Max Strength (With Pictures)

When teaching the bench press, I always instruct my athletes to have 1-2 cues in mind. These bench press cues draw lifters’ attention to important … 13 Bench Press Cues For Max Strength (With Pictures)

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should you use the suicide grip for bench press

Should You Use the Suicide Grip For Bench Press? Pros & Cons

The suicide grip for bench press is called the ‘false grip’ or ‘thumbless grip.’ Instead of wrapping your thumb underneath the barbell, you place the … Should You Use the Suicide Grip For Bench Press? Pros & Cons

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ass to grass squats

Should You Squat Ass-To-Grass? (Definitive Guide)

Whether or not you squat ass-to-grass is one of the most contentious topics in strength training circles. You have some coaches who believe that anything … Should You Squat Ass-To-Grass? (Definitive Guide)

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DEADLIFT ACCESSORIES TO IMPROVE STRENGTH AND TECHNIQUE

12 Deadlift Accessories To Increase Strength & Technique

As a powerlifting coach, I’ve tried and tested several deadlift accessories for my athletes in order to break through plateaus in strength. I’ve identified the … 12 Deadlift Accessories To Increase Strength & Technique

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The Proper Way To Use Leg Drive For Bench Press

When attempting a max bench press, you should use every possible advantage to get the weight up. This includes using your legs, which is what … The Proper Way To Use Leg Drive For Bench Press

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