Categories Exercise Guides Asian Squat: What Is It? What’s The Hype? Can You Do It? Avi SilverbergPosted onDecember 12, 2019August 24, 2023 You’ve probably seen pictures of people from Asian countries performing a deep squat. You might even have friends who have traveled to an Asian country … Continue ReadingAsian Squat: What Is It? What’s The Hype? Can You Do It?
Categories Squat Technique 9 Squat Cues To Improve Technique (And 1 You Should Not Do) Avi SilverbergPosted onDecember 11, 2019January 19, 2024 The squat is a complex movement pattern, which relies on superior coordination between your various joints and muscle groups. However, it’s my job as a … Continue Reading9 Squat Cues To Improve Technique (And 1 You Should Not Do)
Categories Powerlifting Programs How Many Times Per Week Should You Squat? Avi SilverbergPosted onDecember 7, 2019May 16, 2023 Over my 15-year powerlifting career, I squatted anywhere from 1-4 times per week. You might think that squatting more frequently is necessary in order to … Continue ReadingHow Many Times Per Week Should You Squat?
Categories Squat Technique 5 Reasons Why Powerlifters Squat Without Using Mirrors Carli DillenPosted onNovember 11, 2019January 3, 2024 It’s a common experience to walk into a commercial gym and see the facility decked out with mirrors along the walls, including the wall in … Continue Reading5 Reasons Why Powerlifters Squat Without Using Mirrors
Categories Exercise Guides Pause Squats: How-To, Benefits, & Muscles Worked Avi SilverbergPosted onSeptember 16, 2019May 8, 2023 Pause squats are some of the best squat accessories. They are used to develop explosiveness out of the hole, increase quad strength, and improve balance … Continue ReadingPause Squats: How-To, Benefits, & Muscles Worked
Categories Squat Technique Do Squats Make You Shorter? (What The Science Says) Avi SilverbergPosted onJuly 25, 2019January 18, 2024 Squats won’t make you shorter. But there is a prevailing idea that strength training, specifically squats, will stunt your growth. I’ve heard this idea floating … Continue ReadingDo Squats Make You Shorter? (What The Science Says)
Categories Squat Technique Squats: Muscles Worked (Ultimate Guide) Avi SilverbergPosted onJune 11, 2019January 18, 2024 Knowing the main squat muscles worked can help you optimize your technique and gains. When I’m helping athletes get a bigger squat, I try to … Continue ReadingSquats: Muscles Worked (Ultimate Guide)
Categories Shoes Squat Technique Heel or Flat Shoes While Squatting? (6 Things To Consider) Steve DenoviPosted onJune 10, 2019November 2, 2023 It is one of the first questions many people ask when they start powerlifting: “What are the best shoes for squatting? Should I squat in … Continue ReadingHeel or Flat Shoes While Squatting? (6 Things To Consider)
Categories Squat Technique Belts Deadlift Technique Deadlifting and Squatting With A Belt: Should You Use One? Clifton PhoPosted onMay 27, 2019November 2, 2023 Deadlifting and squatting with a belt is a common practice in powerlifting. But can a belt help your lifts? Should you wear a belt for … Continue ReadingDeadlifting and Squatting With A Belt: Should You Use One?
Categories Squat Technique Do Squats Cause Shin Splints? (Diagnosis & Correction) Avi SilverbergPosted onApril 25, 2019December 15, 2023 While myself and the athletes I’ve coached have never experienced shin splits while squatting, there seems to be a lot of discussion on the internet … Continue ReadingDo Squats Cause Shin Splints? (Diagnosis & Correction)