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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Pause Squats: How-To, Benefits, & Muscles Worked

Pause squats are some of the best squat accessories. They are used to develop explosiveness out of the hole, increase quad strength, and improve balance … Pause Squats: How-To, Benefits, & Muscles Worked

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

Squats won’t make you shorter. But there is a prevailing idea that strength training, specifically squats, will stunt your growth. I’ve heard this idea floating … Do Squats Make You Shorter? (What The Science Says)

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Is It Better To Deadlift Barefoot? Science Says Maybe

A recent study found that deadlifting barefoot won’t improve performance, but wearing shoes does increase the workload. Those are contradictory findings since it should be … Is It Better To Deadlift Barefoot? Science Says Maybe

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muscles used in the squat

Squats: Muscles Worked (Ultimate Guide)

Knowing the main squat muscles worked can help you optimize your technique and gains. When I’m helping athletes get a bigger squat, I try to … Squats: Muscles Worked (Ultimate Guide)

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BEST DEADLIFT BACK ANGLE

Best Deadlift Back Angle For Your Size & Build (With Pictures)

Having the proper back angle for deadlifts, especially in your start position, is one of the most critical steps in executing the deadlift effectively. The … Best Deadlift Back Angle For Your Size & Build (With Pictures)

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Deadlift grip width

Deadlift Grip Width (Complete Guide With Pictures)

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 bar with such glaring faults that if they just tweaked a couple of small things they would be lifting a lot more weight.

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Do bands help with bench press

Do Bands Help Bench Press? (Yes, Here’s Why & How To Use Them)

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 … Do Bands Help Bench Press? (Yes, Here’s Why & How To Use Them)

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Slingshot for bench press

The Slingshot for Bench Press (Complete Guide & Review)

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 … The Slingshot for Bench Press (Complete Guide & Review)

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CONVENTIONAL VS. SUMO DEADLIFT, WHICH ONE SHOULD YOU DO

Sumo vs. Conventional Deadlift: Differences, Pros, Cons

The best way to decide if sumo or conventional deadlifts are better is to try both for 6 months before committing to one or the … Sumo vs. Conventional Deadlift: Differences, Pros, Cons

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