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Category: Deadlift Technique

How To Fix Bruising Shins During Deadlifts (Technique Tips)
Categories Deadlift Technique

How To Fix Bruising Shins During Deadlifts (Technique Tips)

Avi SilverbergPosted onOctober 9, 2020November 24, 2020

If you’re deadlifting with the barbell close to your body, you may experience your shins bruising.  Even worse, some lifters experience cuts and abrasions from … Continue ReadingHow To Fix Bruising Shins During Deadlifts (Technique Tips)

How To Fix Hips Shooting Up In The Deadlift (5 Tips)
Categories Deadlift Technique

How To Fix Hips Shooting Up In The Deadlift (5 Tips)

Avi SilverbergPosted onOctober 2, 2020November 24, 2020

If your hips shoot up prior to the barbell leaving the floor in the deadlift then it can be a serious problem for your strength … Continue ReadingHow To Fix Hips Shooting Up In The Deadlift (5 Tips)

Deadlifting For Tall Guys: 7 Tips For Bigger Pulls
Categories Deadlift Technique

Deadlifting For Tall Guys: 7 Tips For Bigger Pulls

Avi SilverbergPosted onOctober 1, 2020October 1, 2020

If you’re a tall guy who wants to get stronger at deadlifting, then you will need to implement specific training strategies to overcome your height … Continue ReadingDeadlifting For Tall Guys: 7 Tips For Bigger Pulls

Mixed Grip Deadlifts: Pros, Cons, & Should You Do It?
Categories Deadlift Technique

Mixed Grip Deadlifts: Pros, Cons, & Should You Do It?

Avi SilverbergPosted onSeptember 22, 2020January 21, 2021

There are a lot of other articles and fitness influencers bashing the mixed-grip deadlift saying that it’s not a good choice when deadlifting.   I believe … Continue ReadingMixed Grip Deadlifts: Pros, Cons, & Should You Do It?

Is Your Deadlift Weak At The Knees? (Try These 5 Tips)
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Is Your Deadlift Weak At The Knees? (Try These 5 Tips)

Avi SilverbergPosted onAugust 31, 2020August 31, 2020

Every lifter will have a different point of failure in the deadlift.  You’ll start to recognize these points when you’re getting close to your fatigue … Continue ReadingIs Your Deadlift Weak At The Knees? (Try These 5 Tips)

Is Your Deadlift Weak Off The Floor? (Try These 7 Tips)
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Is Your Deadlift Weak Off The Floor? (Try These 7 Tips)

Avi SilverbergPosted onAugust 31, 2020November 24, 2020

To increase your strength in the deadlift, you need to address weak points within the range of motion.  A weak point is a spot within … Continue ReadingIs Your Deadlift Weak Off The Floor? (Try These 7 Tips)

Can You Squat and Deadlift In The Same Workout?
Categories Deadlift Technique Squat Technique

Can You Squat and Deadlift In The Same Workout?

Norman CheungPosted onMay 28, 2020January 19, 2021

There is an indefinite number of ways you could combine exercises in your training program, which is why programming can be considered as an art … Continue ReadingCan You Squat and Deadlift In The Same Workout?

Can You Deadlift In Squat Shoes? (No, Here Are 5 Reasons)
Categories Deadlift Technique Reviews Shoes

Can You Deadlift In Squat Shoes? (No, Here Are 5 Reasons)

Avi SilverbergPosted onMay 20, 2020January 19, 2021

Some links in this article are affiliate links, which means I earn from qualifying purchases. We reviewed the best deadlift shoes and since publishing that … Continue ReadingCan You Deadlift In Squat Shoes? (No, Here Are 5 Reasons)

Should You Wear Knee Sleeves For Deadlifts?
Categories Deadlift Technique Sleeves & Wraps

Should You Wear Knee Sleeves For Deadlifts?

Avi SilverbergPosted onMay 14, 2020November 24, 2020

Wearing knee sleeves while you squat is pretty much a given. But, when you look to wearing them for other exercises, such as the deadlift, … Continue ReadingShould You Wear Knee Sleeves For Deadlifts?

Deadlifting With Short Arms: 4 tricks For Bigger Pulls
Categories Deadlift Technique

Deadlifting With Short Arms: 4 tricks For Bigger Pulls

Avi SilverbergPosted onApril 24, 2020November 18, 2020

I’m sorry to say that if you have short arms relative to the rest of your body that you’ll be at a disadvantage when deadlifting. … Continue ReadingDeadlifting With Short Arms: 4 tricks For Bigger Pulls

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Hi! I’m Avi Silverberg and this is the place where my friends and I nerd out about powerlifting technique.  On this blog we share all the things we wish we knew when getting started.  On a personal level, I’ve been dedicating myself to the world of powerlifting for the past 15 years, having both competed and coached at the highest level.

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