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Coach Emil holds a Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation and Occupational Therapy, which provides him with a strong foundation in anatomy, biomechanics, and injury prevention—essential components of safe and effective strength training. With over a decade of experience in strength sports, including bodybuilding, street fitness, and powerlifting, Emil brings both deep practical knowledge and scientific understanding to his coaching.

As a world champion in the -93kg category, Emil knows firsthand what it takes to compete and win at the highest level. His competitive highlights include 2nd place at SBD Sheffield 2025, where he also set a category record, and multiple podium finishes at IPF World Championships, including bronze in 2021, 2nd place and two European records in 2022, and a junior world bench press record in 2019.

But Emil’s greatest strength lies in his role as a coach. He has worked with a wide range of athletes—from first-time lifters to elite international competitors—designing individualized training programs that align with each athlete’s goals, body mechanics, and lifestyle. His coaching is data-driven, evidence-based, and tailored for long-term progress.

He specializes in:

Powerlifting technique optimization (squat, bench, deadlift)

Strength periodization and peaking strategies

Injury rehabilitation and prevention

Athlete mindset, discipline, and competition prep

Remote and in-person coaching for all levels

Coach Emil’s approach combines technical precision, mentorship, and accountability. He believes in building strong, educated athletes—not just physically, but mentally—equipping them with the tools to become independent and successful in the sport for years to come.

Whether you’re a beginner starting your strength journey or a seasoned lifter chasing records, Coach Emil offers expert guidance, proven methods, and the mindset of a world-class athlete to help you perform at your best. by @_strength.squad

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Coach Asya holds a Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering and has experience in software development and documentation. Combining her analytical background with a passion for sport, she transitioned into coaching, where she has dedicated her development in strength training and powerlifting.

She is a certified powerlifting coach (NSA, 2019) and earned her Fitness Instructor certification from Strong by Science in 2020. In 2022, she qualified as an International Referee during the European Powerlifting Championships. She actively supports athletes on and off the platform, focusing on technique development, strength progression, and injury prevention.

Asya is a multiple-time national champion and represented Bulgaria at the 2024/2025 IPF World Powerlifting Championships. Her coaching style is structured, data-driven, and personalized—drawing from both her technical background and years of athletic experience. She has worked with lifters of all levels, from beginners to elite competitors, and is passionate about building long-term athlete development plans.

With roots in bodybuilding, karate, and horseback riding, Coach Asya brings a disciplined, holistic approach to performance, helping athletes build both physical and mental strength.
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We are excited to introduce DOBRIN GOSHOV – the newest coach on the Strength Squad team! 💪🔥

For nearly five years, he has been helping clients with different goals—whether they’re taking their first steps in the gym or competing in powerlifting.

For Dobrin, powerlifting is more than just a sport—it was his salvation during one of the toughest times in his life. At 19, he was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. Despite this, he refused to give up and dedicated himself to building strength—not just physically, but mentally as well.

For the past three years, he has competed professionally, earning championship titles in junior and men’s categories.
He is also a certified coach, graduated from the SBS Academy.

Today, he uses his knowledge and experience to help others become stronger, more resilient, and more confident—no matter the challenges they face.

We believe in his skills and work ethic and are confident he will contribute greatly to our team’s growth and success. We’re proud to welcome him and look forward to achieving bigger and better results together!
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Изключително се гордеем да ви представим ДОБРИН ГОШОВ – новият треньор в екипа на Strength Squad!

Вече близо 5 години той помага на клиенти с различни цели – от първите им стъпки в залата до състезания по силов трибой.

За него трибоят не е просто спорт – той е неговото спасение в най-трудните моменти. На 19 е диагностициран с Болест на Крон, но не се предава и решава да изгради сила – не само физическа, но и психическа.

Вече 3 години се състезава професионално и има шампионски титли при младежи и мъже. Завършва SBS Academy и става сертифициран треньор.

Днес използва знанията и опита си, за да помага на другите да бъдат по-силни, устойчиви и уверени в себе си, независимо от предизвикателствата.

Сигурни сме, че той ще допринесе много за развитието на всички. Радваме се да го приветстваме в екипа!

#teamStrengthSquad #StrengthSquad by @_strength.squad

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Is it true? 👀 by @_strength.squad

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Many people quit powerlifting or never start in the first place because they think every workout needs to be 3 hours long.

The reality is that this mindset is often what prevents them from making good progress.

If you have a job, school, family, or other responsibilities, it’s hard to stay consistent when you believe every session has to take half of your day.

For most lifters, a well-structured 60–90 minute session is more than enough to get stronger and make great progress.

I’m not talking about elite athletes trying to squeeze out every last 1% of performance. I’m talking about the majority of lifters who want to get stronger, improve their totals, and fit training into a normal life.

Train with purpose. Warm up efficiently. Control your rest periods. Get the work done.

The problem usually isn’t that you don’t have enough time to train. It’s that you’re not using the time you already have efficiently. by @_strength.squad

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@whitebirdsandbullets 185kg x 2 PR, previous max was 180kg
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Not everything you enjoy doing in the gym is necessarily what you need the most.

It’s normal to prefer exercises you’re good at. You feel confident, the weights are moving well, and you feel like you’re making progress. But sometimes that’s exactly what makes you overlook the things you actually need to work on. In powerlifting, we often see lifters who love heavy doubles and triples but aren’t particularly excited when it’s time for higher rep sets, tempo work or certain accessories.

Yet that work might be exactly what addresses weaknesses you can’t simply fix by doing more heavy sets on the main lifts. Building muscle, improving technique and developing the necessary work capacity all take time. Sometimes it takes months before you start seeing that work carry over to your main lifts.

That doesn’t mean you should force yourself to do exercises you hate. There are almost always different ways to achieve a specific goal.

But if you constantly choose only what you enjoy and what you’re already good at, there’s a good chance you’ll keep avoiding the things that are holding you back.

Don’t choose exercises based solely on how much you enjoy them. What matters is understanding their purpose and how they contribute to your long-term progress. 📈

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If low bar squats irritate your elbows, look at your grip first.

You don’t need to squeeze the bar as hard as possible. Try placing the bar closer to your fingers and keeping your wrists and elbows in a more comfortable position.

Small setup changes can reduce unnecessary stress on the elbows and make the low bar position much more sustainable.
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Want to get stronger, get leaner, or simply feel better?

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@mitkomanchev 212.5kg x 3 PR
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Two people can follow the exact same program. Same exercises, sets and reps. And yet, a few months later, their results can look completely different.

Why?

Because the program is only part of the process. How you execute it matters.

➡️Are you using your rest periods properly or just losing track of time on your phone?
➡️Are your working sets actually challenging enough or are you constantly leaving too many reps in the tank?
➡️Are you using your warm-up sets to prepare and focus on your technique or are you just rushing through them?
➡️Are you putting the same attention into your accessories or are you just trying to get them done and leave?

You don’t need to take every set to failure and you don’t need to go two hours without looking at your phone. That’s not the point. The point is to actually be present when you train.

A good program matters, but even the best program won’t make up for how you execute it week after week. 👌

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