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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How Long Are Powerlifting Meets

How Long Are Powerlifting Meets? (Meet Day Timing Explained)

Whether you’re thinking about competing yourself, or just happen to be there to support a friend, it’s important to know what kind of time commitment … Continue ReadingHow Long Are Powerlifting Meets? (Meet Day Timing Explained)

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How Tight Should A Powerlifting Singlet Be

How Tight Should A Powerlifting Singlet Be (Singlet Sizing)

A well-fitting powerlifting singlet is a staple to ensuring you’re ready for competition and have a good day on the platform. As you head into … Continue ReadingHow Tight Should A Powerlifting Singlet Be (Singlet Sizing)

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6 Different Types of Bench Press Grips

6 Types of Bench Press Grips: Which is Best for You?

You can take several different grips on the bench press, and each one has a place depending on the technique you want to use and … Continue Reading6 Types of Bench Press Grips: Which is Best for You?

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Squatting In Running Shoes

Squatting In Running Shoes: Should You Do It? (No, Here’s Why)

Running shoes are the ideal choice if you’re looking for lightweight and pliable footwear while doing plyometric-based exercises. However, I’ve seen a lot of people … Continue ReadingSquatting In Running Shoes: Should You Do It? (No, Here’s Why)

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How To Squat With Uneven Legs

How To Squat With Uneven Legs (4 Tips To Fix)

Whether you enjoy powerlifting, crossfit, olympic lifting, or just some good weight on your back, there’s a possibility you’re squatting with one leg shorter than … Continue ReadingHow To Squat With Uneven Legs (4 Tips To Fix)

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How To Properly Do A Bench Press Lift Off

How To Properly Do A Bench Press Lift Off (Step By Step)

Many lifters are starting to unrack the bench press by themselves in training and in competition settings. But what is the proper way to self-unrack … Continue ReadingHow To Properly Do A Bench Press Lift Off (Step By Step)

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Are Powerlifting Meets Drug Tested

Are Powerlifting Meets Drug Tested? (Only Some Federations)

Powerlifting is a sport where lifters display incredible amounts of strength, but are these lifters using performance-enhancing drugs or are they naturally that strong? Is … Continue ReadingAre Powerlifting Meets Drug Tested? (Only Some Federations)

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How To Powerlift With Scoliosis

How To Powerlift With Scoliosis (Complete Guide)

If you think that you can’t become a powerlifter or that you should stay away from all forms of resistance training due to having scoliosis … Continue ReadingHow To Powerlift With Scoliosis (Complete Guide)

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Bench Press Every Day

Bench Press Every Day: Pros, Cons, Should You Do It?

We often say that if we want to be better at something, we should do it more often – so should we be bench pressing … Continue ReadingBench Press Every Day: Pros, Cons, Should You Do It?

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How Wide Should You Sumo Deadlift

How Wide Should You Sumo Deadlift? (Complete Guide)

Everyone seems to have variations in their positioning for sumo deadlifting – some have a wider stance and some have a narrower stance. But which … Continue ReadingHow Wide Should You Sumo Deadlift? (Complete Guide)

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