Categories Squat Technique Can The Knees Pass The Toes When Squatting? (Is it Safe?) Avi SilverbergPosted onMarch 3, 2019January 15, 2024 I was giving a two-day seminar to a group of 15 personal trainers on powerlifting techniques. When we started the squat module, I asked, “How … Continue ReadingCan The Knees Pass The Toes When Squatting? (Is it Safe?)
Categories Squat Technique Are Wide Squats Better For Powerlifting? Avi SilverbergPosted onFebruary 28, 2019May 12, 2022 When people think of a powerlifting squat it usually conjures up images of someone squatting in an ultra-wide stance, far exceeding shoulder-width. But, are wide … Continue ReadingAre Wide Squats Better For Powerlifting?
Categories Squat Technique 9 Tips To Squat Deeper + Advice From Pro Powerlifters Avi SilverbergPosted onFebruary 28, 2019December 14, 2023 I always strugged to get deeper in my squats until I implemented a few simple things. Some were ‘quick wins’ that immediately made a difference, … Continue Reading9 Tips To Squat Deeper + Advice From Pro Powerlifters
Categories Squat Technique Where Should I Look When Squatting? Avi SilverbergPosted onFebruary 24, 2019May 12, 2022 I always felt more comfortable looking slightly in front of my feet when squatting. But I never knew if this was correct or not, so … Continue ReadingWhere Should I Look When Squatting?
Categories Squat Technique Do Squats Strengthen Your Core? (Research From 5 Studies) Avi SilverbergPosted onFebruary 23, 2019July 27, 2022 I’ve often skipped training abs at the end of my workouts because I believed I was training core adequately enough during squats. To understand if … Continue ReadingDo Squats Strengthen Your Core? (Research From 5 Studies)
Categories Squat Technique Should My Toes Be Pointed In or Out When Squatting? Avi SilverbergPosted onFebruary 23, 2019May 12, 2022 Any time I start working with a new powerlifting athlete, I make sure their stance is in the optimal position. Your foot stance represents the … Continue ReadingShould My Toes Be Pointed In or Out When Squatting?