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.

If you’re thinking about competing in powerlifting, a specific set of rules for bench press must be followed if you want to pass a lift … Continue ReadingPowerlifting Rules For Bench Press (Complete Guide)

In this guide, we cover everything you need to know about the bench press arch. The bench press arch refers to a person arching the … Continue ReadingThe Bench Press Arch (How To Do It, Benefits, Is It Safe)

While myself and the athletes I’ve coached have never experienced shin splits while squatting, there seems to be a lot of discussion on the internet … Continue ReadingDo Squats Cause Shin Splints? (Diagnosis & Correction)

Proper squat mechanics start with the feet. When the arch of the foot flattens, it can negatively impact the rest of your squat. Flat feet … Continue ReadingHow To Fix Flat Feet While Squatting (Causes & Corrections)

Your warm-up should be just as planned out as the rest of your training program. From my experience, everyone will adopt a unique ‘style’ that … Continue ReadingHow to Warm Up For Powerlifting (Step-By-Step Guide)

A coach shows how to train your deadlift lockout with specific methods for immediate improvement. Photos and videos included.

If you’re wondering about your squat to deadlift ratio, you’re not alone. At one time or another, we’ve all compared our squats and deadlifts and … Continue ReadingShould You Squat or Deadlift More? (Squat to Deadlift Ratios)

We’ve all seen that video of someone going for a max deadlift, getting close to lock-out, then passing out and falling backward. Rest assured, this … Continue ReadingWhy People Pass Out From Deadlifts? (4 Reasons & How to Avoid)

Touch-and go-deadlifts are when you don’t pause on the floor as you cycle through reps. On the other hand, reset deadlifts are when you bring … Continue ReadingWhich is Better? Touch-and-Go or Reset Deadlifts

Throughout various times of my competitive powerlifting history, I benched anywhere from 1 to 4 times per week. The idea that ‘more is better’ is … Continue ReadingHow Many Times Per Week Should You Bench Press?

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