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Rick Samples is the powerlifting technical adviser to Crossfit East. He is a USA Weightlifting Certified Sports Performance Coach, CrossFit Trainer, and a lifetime drug-free athlete who has set multiple records in the sport of Powerlifting.He is the founder of Silverback Strength Systems, LLC, a strength and conditioning company committed to drug-free performance enhancement. Silverback Strength Systems, LLC focuses on the development of functional strength and explosive power through powerlifting and weightlifting movements as well as specialized tools like kettlebells and plyometrics. He can be reached at "mailto: