Elena Popadic
- Education:
- Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from Western University
- Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences from McMaster University
- Certification: Postgraduate Certificate in Public Relations from Humber College
The hip shift in the deadlift occurs in lifters of all experience levels and has been an issue I’ve struggled with myself. However, once you’ve … Continue ReadingHow To Fix Hip Shift In Deadlift (10 Tips)
It’s difficult to neatly categorize body types and make a claim that only one kind should pursue powerlifting, however, patterns do exist among high level … Continue ReadingWhat Body Type Is Best For Powerlifting? (Science-Backed)
There is nothing more defeating than wanting to build a strong squat but feeling like you’re going to fall backwards. I’ve had several of my … Continue ReadingCan’t Squat Without Falling Backwards? 11 Tips To Fix
When teaching the hip hinge you may notice that many people who come from a sedentary background have a lot of trouble completing it without … Continue ReadingLearning How To Hip Hinge Properly: 11 Hip Hinge Cues
A common reason athletes avoid the sumo deadlift is because they lack the necessary mobility to execute it in an efficient and effective way. Even … Continue ReadingSumo Deadlift Mobility: 10 Exercises With Full Routine
Hypertrophy training is training that is mainly focused on building muscle size and most often seen used by bodybuilding athletes and avid gym-goers. But, should … Continue ReadingShould Powerlifters Do Hypertrophy? (Science-Backed)
It’s not surprising to find powerlifters who struggle with mobility and flexibility and so a commonly asked question is whether implementing yoga practice into your … Continue ReadingShould Powerlifters Do Yoga? (Yes, Here’s 6 Poses)
Sumo deadlifts are still considered as “cheating” by many, however, it is practiced by advanced and elite lifters around the world. So, are sumo deadlifts … Continue ReadingAre Sumo Deadlifts Cheating? (No, Here’s Why)
There’s nothing more frustrating than missing a squat or not even being able to begin training a squat because you consistently lose your balance. Here … Continue ReadingLosing Balance When Squatting: 10 Tips To Fix
Calves tend to be the butt of the joke when it comes to the fitness world, but from a powerlifting perspective, it is worth looking … Continue ReadingShould Powerlifters Train Calves? (A Waste Of Time Or Not?)