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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Best Powerlifting Belt In-Depth Guide & Review

12 Best Powerlifting Belts: In-Depth Guide & Review

A lifting belt is essential if you’re planning to go far in the powerlifting world. However, finding the best powerlifting is different from other lifting … 12 Best Powerlifting Belts: In-Depth Guide & Review

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We evaluated the best powerlifting gym bags.

The 5 Best Powerlifting Gym Bags

After testing five popular gym bags and speaking with each of the manufacturers, the best powerlifting gym bag is the clear.

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Proper technique will help build shoulder strength for powerlifting.

This is How Powerlifters Train Shoulders For Maximum Strength

Training shoulders should be a high priority for powerlifters. However, training shoulders like a bodybuilder won't improve your powerlifting performance.

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Ultimate Squat Progression Guide: With Pictures

Mastering the squat can increase your strength in the gym and lead to success in powerlifting and weightlifting competitions. But how do you progress from … Ultimate Squat Progression Guide: With Pictures

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Banded Deadlifts: How-To & Common Mistakes

Adding band resistance to a barbell deadlift can help you accelerate the barbell at the mid and top of the lift and help strengthen your … Banded Deadlifts: How-To & Common Mistakes

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Best 20-Minute Forearm Workout with Dumbbells

Here’s a 20-minute dumbbell forearm workout that I’d use with most of my athletes:   The benefit of dumbbells for forearm workouts is that you can … Best 20-Minute Forearm Workout with Dumbbells

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Deadlift Muscles Worked: Complete Guide

The deadlift primarily works the glutes and quads. The secondary muscles worked are the shoulders, lower and mid-back, hamstrings, and core. Don’t miss below as … Deadlift Muscles Worked: Complete Guide

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How To Zercher Squat: An Awkward Lift For Herculean Legs

The Zercher squat is a squat variation where you hold the barbell in your arms as you squat. It challenges the quads, upper back, and … How To Zercher Squat: An Awkward Lift For Herculean Legs

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Bench Press Muscles Worked: Ultimate Guide

See bench press muscles worked, broken down by a professional lifting coach. Includes photos and how variations affect which muscle groups get worked.

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