Powerlifting Courses

Avi handled my numbers at the 2014 IPF world championships, where I was fortunate enough to win a world title. I can vividly remember the precision in Avi’s attempt selection and how impressed I was with it. He would also make sure that all of my warm-ups were timed and loaded correctly, so all I had to do was go have fun and hit the lifts. The simple things really can go along way during competition. This powerlifting course is loaded with well-researched, high-quality content. Avi is in the constant pursuit of furthering his knowledge and will pass years of practical and academic experience along to the audience, for a fraction of the cost.

When Avi coached me at worlds I put all my faith in him. I am so happy I did. Not only did Avi say the things I outlined in my “meet day sheet”, he changed my attempt for my last deadlift at the very last second, not allowing my competitor to change, and putting me in the drivers seat and on the podium. I am certain most coaches would not have played the play to perfection this way. Making an attempt change too soon, too late, not knowing lot numbers, rules etc are all game changers and ways to lose the game. If you get the chance to learn from the best, Avi, take it. I can undoubtedly say Avi is one of the most knowledgeable game day coaches out there. I can also say with confidence he is one of the reasons I stood on the podium to represent Canada at my first worlds.

Squats are my nemesis, and with Avi’s instruction, I was able to break through a long-standing plateau, and was also able to make the switch from conventional to sumo deadlifts. What I love about Avi’s instruction is that he not only explains what to do and how to do it, but also the science and the why behind it in an engaging, straightforward, and understandable way that I have been able to apply to my own lifting (I had many “ohhhhh...now I get it!!!” lightbulb moments when taking his course). This has allowed me to improve my skill and self-awareness as a lifter. There really is something for everyone to take away from Avi’s course, whatever your experience or ability, and I would recommend it for anyone looking to gain powerlifting knowledge and increase their skill as a lifter!

To say that Avi Silverberg knows about how to improve your Powerlifting technique or approach to the sport of Powerlifting in general, would be a significant understatement. Avi has been instrumental in my understanding of how to approach technical improvements in my athletes’ movements, as well as my own. This is of course due to his massive amount of experience in Powerlifting, both as a World class Athlete, as well as an International level coach (of many World Champions might I add). Perhaps the most valuable lesson I have learnt from Avi was understanding that the key to being a great coach is understanding not only when to change a lifters technique, but when not to. Thanks again Avi, you’re the best!

Avi removes the unknowns of competition day by providing clear guidance for every step of the process including the weigh-in, commands, warm-ups, and attempt selection. Everything is planned so that the only thing to worry about on game day is execution of the lifts. Attempt selection can make or break a competition so we work together so that not only do I learn on how to structure my attempts but am confident that I can perform the attempts I have selected. My best meets to date have been with Avi as my meet day handler.

My experience with Avi successfully coaching me always begins prior to the meet day by him explaining what to expect on the day (weigh-ins, rules, proper attempt selection). Avi has a tremendous amount of competition experience and this helps in the success of the day for informing the lifter on the weigh-in process, timing of warm ups, flow of the day and altering planned attempt selections as needed.