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
How do you start powerlifting and getting stronger at 50? Much like a younger lifter, a person in their 50s can start powerlifting by learning … Continue ReadingPowerlifting For Over 50: How To Start & Get Stronger
Powerlifting is not just a sport for 20-somethings and those over 40 years old may be surprised at what their bodies can handle as well … Continue ReadingPowerlifting For Over 40: How To Start & Get Stronger
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Among the multiple bench press variations, the decline bench press tends to be ignored by many gym-goers and lifters, however it does provide several benefits … Continue Reading6 Decline Bench Press Benefits (Plus, 1 Drawback)
The close grip bench press is a common variation of the bench press used by regular gym-goers, strength and general sport athletes. It is used … Continue ReadingClose Grip Bench Press: Benefits, How-To, & Muscles Worked
Squatting with plates under your heels, although not a very common practice, is still a tool used to help many learn and maximize their squatting … Continue ReadingSquatting With Plates Under Heels: Should You Do It?
Whether you have dreams of competing as a powerlifter or weightlifter, or just want to get the benefits of squatting lower, there are a host … Continue Reading22 Exercises To Improve Squat Depth (That Actually Work)
You might be finding that every time you front squat, the barbell just doesn’t seem to stay in place. How can you prevent the front … Continue ReadingIs The Front Squat Bar Slipping? Try These 8 Tips
The squat walkout is an often overlooked, but fundamental, piece of executing the lift in the most effective way possible. How do you perform a … Continue ReadingSquat Walkout: 7 Common Mistakes Lifters Make