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Category: Squat Technique

Is The Front Squat Choking You? Try These 5 Tips
Categories Squat Technique

Is The Front Squat Choking You? Try These 5 Tips

Avi SilverbergPosted onJanuary 13, 2021January 13, 2021

The front squat is an often neglected lift because it comes with its fair share of discomforts such as feeling like the barbell is choking … Continue ReadingIs The Front Squat Choking You? Try These 5 Tips

Is The Front Squat Bar Slipping? Try These 8 Tips
Categories Squat Technique

Is The Front Squat Bar Slipping? Try These 8 Tips

Avi SilverbergPosted onJanuary 12, 2021January 13, 2021

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

Do Hip Thrusts Help Squats? (Science-Backed)
Categories Exercise Guides Squat Technique

Do Hip Thrusts Help Squats? (Science-Backed)

Kent NilsonPosted onJanuary 9, 2021January 9, 2021

So, you’re looking to improve your squat strength and you’re wondering: do hip thrusts help squats?  Yes, hip thrusts can help squats, especially if you … Continue ReadingDo Hip Thrusts Help Squats? (Science-Backed)

Squat to Bench Press Ratios: How Much More Should You Squat?
Categories Bench Press Technique Squat Technique

Squat to Bench Press Ratios: How Much More Should You Squat?

Avi SilverbergPosted onJanuary 8, 2021January 14, 2021

Have you ever wondered if your squat strength is proportionate to your bench press strength? We know our squat should be stronger than our bench … Continue ReadingSquat to Bench Press Ratios: How Much More Should You Squat?

Squat Walkout: 7 Common Mistakes Lifters Make
Categories Exercise Guides Squat Technique

Squat Walkout: 7 Common Mistakes Lifters Make

Avi SilverbergPosted onDecember 30, 2020December 30, 2020

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

What Are The Benefits of High Rep Squats? (Science-Explained)
Categories Squat Technique

What Are The Benefits of High Rep Squats? (Science-Explained)

Norman CheungPosted onNovember 22, 2020January 13, 2021

High rep squats are commonly used in training among different populations including powerlifters, bodybuilders, and weightlifters.   What are high rep squats? High rep squats are … Continue ReadingWhat Are The Benefits of High Rep Squats? (Science-Explained)

Squatting Every Day: Pros, Cons, Should You Do It?
Categories Squat Technique

Squatting Every Day: Pros, Cons, Should You Do It?

Norman CheungPosted onNovember 7, 2020January 13, 2021

Most people who squat in their training often squat between 1 to 3 times a week but there are a group of people out there … Continue ReadingSquatting Every Day: Pros, Cons, Should You Do It?

How To Fix Knee Valgus During Squat (7 Tips)
Categories Squat Technique

How To Fix Knee Valgus During Squat (7 Tips)

Avi SilverbergPosted onNovember 7, 2020December 14, 2020

Whether you’re a powerlifter, Crossfitter, Olympic weightlifter, or just someone who likes to squat heavy, you’ve probably experienced your knees caving at some point while … Continue ReadingHow To Fix Knee Valgus During Squat (7 Tips)

Front Squat With Straps: How & Why You Should Do It
Categories Squat Technique

Front Squat With Straps: How & Why You Should Do It

Norman CheungPosted onOctober 30, 2020January 13, 2021

Performing front squats with straps is a practice popularized by powerlifters but is now commonly used by bodybuilders, gym-goers, injured weightlifters, and those that lack … Continue ReadingFront Squat With Straps: How & Why You Should Do It

How To Fix Rounded Back During Squats (Ultimate Guide)
Categories Squat Technique

How To Fix Rounded Back During Squats (Ultimate Guide)

Avi SilverbergPosted onOctober 29, 2020December 21, 2020

If you’re rounding in the back while squatting, this can decrease your performance and increase your risk of injury.  However, depending on where you’re rounding … Continue ReadingHow To Fix Rounded Back During Squats (Ultimate Guide)

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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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