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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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 … Continue ReadingHow 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 … Continue ReadingPartial 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 … Continue Reading13 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 … Continue ReadingShould 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 … Continue ReadingShould 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 … Continue Reading12 Deadlift Accessories To Increase Strength & Technique

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leg drive bench press

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 … Continue ReadingThe Proper Way To Use Leg Drive For Bench Press

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SEMI SUMO DEADLIFT (COMPLETE GUIDE)

Semi Sumo Deadlift: Should You Do It? (Complete Guide)

When deciding to do the sumo deadlift, you have a range of choices when it comes to how to set up your foot position. Where … Continue ReadingSemi Sumo Deadlift: Should You Do It? (Complete Guide)

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GOOD MORNING SQUAT

The Good-Morning Squat: Why It Happens? 4 Ways To Fix

The “good-morning squat” is not a good position to be in while squatting. It’s characterized when you drive out of the bottom of the squat … Continue ReadingThe Good-Morning Squat: Why It Happens? 4 Ways To Fix

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TOUCH AND GO BENCH PRESS

Touch and Go Bench Press: Should You Pause or Not?

In a powerlifting competition, you must pause the bench press on your chest before being allowed to drive it up. For this reason, it’s best … Continue ReadingTouch and Go Bench Press: Should You Pause or Not?

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