Elena Popadic

Elena Popadic

Elena Popadic is a registered occupational therapist and has worked within the fitness industry for over 6 years. She is the co-host of the Squats and Thoughts podcast, and trains and competes as a powerlifter. You can connect with her on Instagram or LinkedIn.
  • 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
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A good deadlifter is an athlete that can maintain a clean and consistent bar path with every single rep. What is the best deadlift bar … Continue ReadingWhat Is The Best Deadlift Bar Path? (Plus, Mistakes To Avoid)

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Powerlifting For Over 60: How To Start & Get Stronger

Having goals in the gym doesn’t have to stop once you’ve hit 60, and this time in your life can still be a great opportunity … Continue ReadingPowerlifting For Over 60: How To Start & Get Stronger

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Powerlifting For Over 50: How To Start & Get Stronger

Powerlifting is a unique sport because age is not a barrier for progress and entering a competition over the age of 50 is encouraged!  How … Continue ReadingPowerlifting For Over 50: How To Start & Get Stronger

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Powerlifting For Over 40: 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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As a powerlifter, you spend hours upon hours in the gym a week, it only makes sense that you put some time and attention into … Continue ReadingTop 20 Powerlifting Clothing Brands

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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)

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Close Grip Bench Press: Benefits, How-To, & Muscles Worked

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

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Squatting With Plates Under Heels: Should You Do It?

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?

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22 Exercises To Improve Squat Depth (That Actually Work)

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)

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Is The Front Squat Bar Slipping? Try These 8 Tips

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