How powerlifters tick: Interview with Avi Silverberg

I am only a beginner in the world of powerlifting compared to Avi. He has been lifting for more than 10 years and is involved with the Canadian national team. You can find his views and coaching tips at Powerliftingtechnique. He approached me recently to comment on the differences between the sumo and conventional deadlift and he was kind enough to participate in a little interview. Here are the results. 

 

I find it very interesting how simple his approaches are and the numbers are still impressive. A good cut will always make your total look more impressive. But see yourself in this interview ad maybe check out Avi's business for support if you are somwehere in Canada.

 

Topics: Bench Press, Squat, Powerlifting, Interview

Are powerlifting shoes necessary

 

If you want to maximize your performance, they are. They are not relevant to become strong. 

Topics: Powerlifting

What are powerlifting belts for? 

 

Powerlifting belts help you lift more and protect your spine at the cost of underdeveloping your core in proportion to your overall strength. More details in this article.

Topics: Powerlifting

Are powerlifting shoes worth it?

 

If you are ambitious, get them. If you just want to stay generally fit get yourself some chucks.

Topics: Powerlifting

Squat rack vs half rack

 

Both will get you strong. If you have the space and budget go for the full rack. If you would have to wait for 2 years to Invest in a full rack and can start training now in a half rack, do that. Apart from that the bigger and stronger you are, the bigger your equipment should be.

Topics: Squat, Rogue, Powerlifting, TITAN, Rack, Garagegym, Home Gym

Why are powerlifting suits so tight

 

They are tight to make you tight. The tighter you are the more you lift as it becomes easier to transfer force through a rigid object to the bar than through a pudding. 

Topics: Powerlifting

Overview and review of the Rogue Westside bench 2.0

The Westside 2.0 comes in at $725 and are a great addition to your existing gym to widen the possible exercises you can do. This article was originally published in "Which bench to get to from Rogue".

Topics: Bench Press, Rogue, Powerlifting, Bench, Garagegym, Home Gym

Powerlifting: How to get started

 

Get a pair of   Adidas power perfect,   download the Stronglifts 5x5 app, get a local gym membership and spent a weekend of research with the resources provided in this article. With that, you are good to go.

Topics: Powerlifting

Powerlifting vs bodybuilding bench press

 

The   powerlifting and bodybuilding bench press pursue two very different goal sets. While the   powerlifting bench press maximizes for power output the bodybuilding bench press maximizes for muscle growth. See the details in this article. 

Topics: Powerlifting

Powerlifting vs CrossFit 

 

If you want to compete with others directly and work on your general fitness go with CrossFit. If you want to compete against yourself and focus on raw strength go with   powerlifting. 

Topics: Powerlifting