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.

Do Squats Make You Shorter? (What The Science Says)

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Your deadlift grip width might seem like an insignificant talking point when it comes to your powerlifting technique However I commonly see lifters grip the hellip Continue ReadingDeadlift Grip Width Complete Guide With Pictures <

Powerlifters will use a variety of tools and methods that promise to get their bench press stronger Using bands is one of these tools but hellip Continue ReadingDo Bands Help Bench Press Yes

The Mark Bell Slingshot is a tool that powerlifters use for bench press training The Slingshot is primarily used to handle heavier loads for the hellip Continue ReadingThe Slingshot for Bench Press Complete Guide

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