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5 Benefits of Deficit Deadlifts (+5 Other Things You Should Know)
Categories Deadlift Technique Exercise Guides

5 Benefits of Deficit Deadlifts (+5 Other Things You Should Know)

Chris FudgePosted onNovember 25, 2019December 4, 2019

As a powerlifting coach, there is no better exercise for my athletes to help build strength off the floor than the deficit deadlift. The deficit … Continue Reading5 Benefits of Deficit Deadlifts (+5 Other Things You Should Know)

Why Do Powerlifters Chalk Their Legs? (It’s Not Actually Chalk)
Categories Deadlift Technique

Why Do Powerlifters Chalk Their Legs? (It’s Not Actually Chalk)

Carli DillenPosted onNovember 14, 2019November 16, 2019

If you have ever watched a powerlifting competition, you may have noticed that many of the athletes have a white powder applied over their legs … Continue ReadingWhy Do Powerlifters Chalk Their Legs? (It’s Not Actually Chalk)

How to Pause Deadlift (Technique, Benefits, Muscles Worked)
Categories Deadlift Technique Exercise Guides

How to Pause Deadlift (Technique, Benefits, Muscles Worked)

Avi SilverbergPosted onSeptember 16, 2019October 16, 2019

One of the best deadlift variations is the pause deadlift. It is the single most effective exercise to build a stronger bottom position and emphasize … Continue ReadingHow to Pause Deadlift (Technique, Benefits, Muscles Worked)

Does Doing Conventional Deadlift Help Sumo Deadlift?
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Does Doing Conventional Deadlift Help Sumo Deadlift?

Steve DenoviPosted onAugust 10, 2019October 16, 2019

So your preferred deadlift stance is sumo, but would there be a benefit to also training the conventional stance as well?  Yes, absolutely. The conventional … Continue ReadingDoes Doing Conventional Deadlift Help Sumo Deadlift?

Is It Better To Deadlift Barefoot?
Categories Deadlift Technique

Is It Better To Deadlift Barefoot?

Avi SilverbergPosted onJuly 19, 2019August 30, 2019

You might see lifters in the gym deadlifting barefoot or in socks and wonder if you should be taking your shoes off and doing the … Continue ReadingIs It Better To Deadlift Barefoot?

Powerlifting Rules For Deadlift (Complete Guide)
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Powerlifting Rules For Deadlift (Complete Guide)

Avi SilverbergPosted onJuly 18, 2019August 30, 2019

You might see all kinds of deadlifting styles in the gym, but there are specific rules and standards that you must follow if you want … Continue ReadingPowerlifting Rules For Deadlift (Complete Guide)

The Banded Deadlifts (4 Reasons Why You Should Do Them)
Categories Deadlift Technique

The Banded Deadlifts (4 Reasons Why You Should Do Them)

Avi SilverbergPosted onJuly 18, 2019August 30, 2019

In powerlifting, there are no shortages of tools and methods that claim to get you stronger in the gym. However, the banded deadlift has been … Continue ReadingThe Banded Deadlifts (4 Reasons Why You Should Do Them)

Deadlift Technique: Pulling The Slack Out Of The Bar
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Deadlift Technique: Pulling The Slack Out Of The Bar

JP CauchiPosted onJune 18, 2019August 30, 2019

Setting up the deadlift effectively requires you to take the slack out of the bar before initiating the movement. Pulling the slack out of the … Continue ReadingDeadlift Technique: Pulling The Slack Out Of The Bar

Can You Deadlift Every Day?  (Pros, Cons, & Sample Program)
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Can You Deadlift Every Day? (Pros, Cons, & Sample Program)

Clifton PhoPosted onJune 14, 2019December 7, 2019

The deadlift is one of the staple exercises in the gym. It’s also the final lift in a powerlifting competition, which arguably is the most … Continue ReadingCan You Deadlift Every Day? (Pros, Cons, & Sample Program)

Should You Wear A Belt For Squats And Deadlifts?
Categories Deadlift Technique Squat Technique

Should You Wear A Belt For Squats And Deadlifts?

Clifton PhoPosted onMay 27, 2019August 30, 2019

Almost every powerlifter uses a belt when squatting or deadlifting. This is because wearing a belt can help maximize your performance and lift more weight. … Continue ReadingShould You Wear A Belt For Squats And Deadlifts?

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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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