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Avi Silverberg, National Powerlifting Team Coach
Chris Fudge, Coach & National Level Powerlifter
Dr. Megan Bryanton, Human Performance
Clifton Pho, World Powerlifting Champion
Steve DeNovi, MBA, 10+ years coaching
One of the debates in the world of strength is ‘high bar vs. low bar squat – which is better?’ You need to know where to place the bar when you’re getting ready to do a set of heavy barbell squats. The squat bar position will change depending on whether you’re doing a high bar
Squat variations can help you build lower body strength if you cannot do this foundational exercise. Maybe you have knee or back pain or a lack of range of motion to perform a squat correctly. Or you don’t have the right equipment. Even so, there are plenty of alternative squat exercises you can do. The top
When choosing the most suitable home gym equipment for cardio training, you may consider a rowing machine and a treadmill. Which is better: a rowing machine or a treadmill? Treadmills burn more calories (between 300 to 400 per 30 mins) but are harder on your joints, heavier, and cost between $300 and $10,000. Rowers are
You want to get a good workout in, but you also don’t want to look like a fool at the gym. Not knowing something simple like the answer to the question, “How much does the bar weigh at the gym?” falls into this category. So how much does a barbell weigh? The most common barbell
Creatine is the most researched performance supplement out there. Many people know it is worthwhile to take but may wonder when its benefits start to kick in. How long does creatine take to work? When taken at a maintenance dose of 3-5 grams per day, it will take 2-4 weeks to notice creatine’s effects. This
Whether your goal is to lose or gain weight, using a scale is probably the most common way to measure your weight. Weight check-ins are a quick and easy way to measure your progress. But a scale only measures your total mass. It doesn’t differentiate between fat, muscle, bone, organs, and skin. Muscle weighs more
The female fitness industry is growing by the minute! This population has grown in fame for their amazing physique, determination, and ability to empower other women to embrace their health and fitness. Are you looking for inspiration in your Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook feed? Maybe some Youtube fitness tutorials? This list of individuals consists of
If you’re building a home gym, you might be on the hunt for cheap gym mirrors. So where can you find the best workout room mirrors? While you can look for workout mirrors on second-hand marketplaces, which may vary in quality and price, the absolute best place to find high-quality but affordable gym mirrors is
Training for grip strength is an aspect many people miss. A strong grip leads to stronger lifts, such as deadlifts and pull-ups. A strong grip is also associated with lower mortality risk and improved quality of life. I had surgery on my hand a year ago and had to regain my grip strength to what
So, you’re interested in pendulum squats but know diddly-squat about them? You’re not alone. With the pendulum squat machine looking more like a medieval torture device than an exercise apparatus, it’s no surprise that lifters avoid it like the plague. Don’t worry, though. You won’t feel (or look) like a lifting newbie for much longer.
Although there are many variations of the deadlift, the trap bar deadlift and conventional deadlift are two of the most common. I’ve been successfully using both deadlift variations for the last seven years, both in my training and with hundreds of clients. But before deciding whether you should do one over the other, you should
The urge to build a bigger chest is the leading conversation of fellow gym-goers everywhere! In order to train the various fibers of the chest, including the inner chest, you need to incorporate a variety of movements from different positions and angles. Here are 11 exercises you could add to a comprehensive inner chest workout:
A personal trainer may feel like a luxury, especially for those with limited budgets or busy schedules. But with the rise in popularity of personal training apps, fitness has become more accessible than ever. The best personal training apps are: Virtual personal training and fitness programming can make your life much easier by removing most
The Smith machine greatly simplifies movements and allows for an abundance of squat variations. Specifically, bodybuilders can take advantage of the Smith machine's simplification to target their glutes and legs. Powerlifters or general fitness enthusiasts might find themselves in a hotel where a Smith machine is their only option. Any type of athlete can maximize
Having well-defined shoulders can carry a physique far by building that tapered look while adding to one’s ability to excel in lifts such as the bench press, overhead press, and push press. That said, underdeveloped shoulders are extremely common. Four ways to fix them are: In this article, I will explain what the shoulder is
Hamstrings are fundamental to a strong posterior chain and integral to a great squat or deadlift. They are also important for activities such as running and climbing stairs. Cultivating well-developed hamstrings can be somewhat difficult due to the thickness and structure of the muscle. For this reason, a more rigorous approach is always necessary to
For many gym-goers, an unassisted pull-up is a desirable yet seemingly elusive achievement. While you can strengthen your back muscles with lat pulldowns and bent-over rows, those movements are often not enough to help you get a pull-up. Using a band to help with pull-ups can get you closer to reaching your goals. But not
Barbells are a staple piece of gym equipment because they’re versatile and functional. With a great barbell, you can perform various exercises to target your upper and lower body. But different types of barbells suit different workout styles, so how do you know which one is best for you? To help you decide, I compiled
Just because you’re good at regularly doing barbell rows doesn’t mean you can skip Pendlay rows if strength is a goal of your training program. While the Pendlay row may look like it’s interchangeable with a barbell row or other rowing variation, there are several benefits of the Pendlay row you should be taking advantage
Each style of lifting can have major benefits for people seeking fitness. Both involve intense whole-body training using multi-joint lifts. Olympic lifting (snatch and the clean and jerk) involves highly precise explosive movements lifting the weight from the floor to overhead. Powerlifting (squat, bench press, and deadlift) consists of slower movements done with high muscle intensity. Having
ABOUT POWERLIFTING TECHNIQUE
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.
