Feed Editor 25 Jan 2009 17:23:20 GMT The latest articles from Elitefts.com.<br> Elitefts's main purpose is to inform, educate and outfit the strongest powerlifters, athletes, strength coaches, personal trainers, gyms and training facilities around the world. http://www.elitefts.com en The Anonymous Strength Coach vents his frustration with the field by sharing eight conversations he either had with someone or overheard. 9 Oct 2009 17:06:20 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/politics_idiocy.htm F237CF86-394F-47C0-9231-F9D1770EBA84 After a stint in the army, Adam follows his dream and becomes a strength coach. He shares his experience during the first three weeks for EliteFTS.com readers. 9 Oct 2009 17:05:52 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/first_three_weeks.htm E88E2C90-2954-403F-B1E4-57EC2C11850A Oscar sets out to gain 20 pounds to improve his training performance. Here's how he did it. 9 Oct 2009 17:05:26 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/first_20_lbs.htm 5ACA6827-8DFC-4564-A70C-F739AA1E53B9 Trying to grow your personal training business? Joe has some tips for you! 9 Oct 2009 17:05:03 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/training_business_mistakes.htm 6B1C99D2-C8A2-4115-902B-B45EFB5AB536 Dr. Eric Serrano and Scott Mendelson answer some training questions from readers. 9 Oct 2009 17:04:40 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/nutritionqa4.htm C987B0CD-02CA-4BFE-9F8B-77B8ACA6690A Dave Tate talks about training, nutrition, supplements, and dumping oil on pizza in the quest to get big. 9 Oct 2009 17:04:18 GMT http://www.tmuscle.com/free_online_article/sports_body_training_performance_interviews/37_tips_and_tales_from_dave_tate 8B179DE8-7727-4FF3-B606-ABE8B2EE7377 Julia shares what she has learned through her experiences as a coach and lifter. 2 Oct 2009 05:11:42 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/things_ive_learned.htm 7E1957EA-0623-4279-9615-3F75549AB521 Adam discusses why personal trainers shouldn't shy away from incorpating progressive movements into their client's programs. 2 Oct 2009 05:11:18 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/progression.htm 7E0A0008-5A9E-4AD9-939A-A1C74D53B995 Myles reflects on the passion in powerlifting while watching his friend compete. 2 Oct 2009 05:10:54 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/proof_of_life.htm 5D5382E2-4EAB-40B1-8E37-62F6DE648375 Callie discusses strategies that female athletes can incorporate into their lifestyles to lower their risk of injury. 2 Oct 2009 05:10:30 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/female_basketball.htm E9555A07-E937-4794-A9F5-A42ECEA4DE81 Special Report: Dave, Jim and the Angry Coach provide the definitive guide to spotting the bench press. 2 Oct 2009 05:09:58 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/spotting_bench_press.htm B102EF83-7AC9-4DF9-882B-EC0AE7F047AE Jim pulls out his pitchfork and stabs your questions about getting seriously strong. 25 Sep 2009 09:23:14 GMT http://www.tmuscle.com/free_online_article/sports_body_training_performance_interviews/blood_and_chalk_jim_wendler_talks_big_weights 83E076D8-89F4-41F2-A908-6A5A94EC3A63 Introducing new Team Elitefts Q and A staff member Juliet Deane 25 Sep 2009 09:23:50 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/juliet_deane.htm 24701646-4B1A-4552-9EE7-95647392D1A9 Scott describes his journey as he goes from geared out to raw. 25 Sep 2009 09:24:39 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/going_raw.htm 03868D17-B088-436F-A682-CE8301EF1579 Can you handle the truth? 25 Sep 2009 09:26:12 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/training_individuality.htm 3D77F79F-132B-4CC6-A7D0-AFBF0D86617D The authors look at a wide range of studies geared toward strength and high intensity athletes. 25 Sep 2009 09:25:54 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/training_bytes.htm F700BCAA-6371-46A6-B850-0C619C4B28AE Scott discusses how introducing Strongman training into his athletes' training regime improved their strength levels. 25 Sep 2009 09:25:26 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/rugby_training.htm 133B6E7C-0F67-4AE1-B412-8A4224384F7B Josh discusses how using self-imagery can make you a better, stronger lifter. 25 Sep 2009 09:25:00 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/sport_psychology_training.htm 08E5F303-2AE4-4E28-8B7D-858358630259 If you ever get asked "How much do you bench?" or "Hey dude, you are HUGE. Do you workout or something?" If so this article is for you! 18 Sep 2009 16:53:59 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/utb_wtf.htm 18671DFD-9725-4AAD-AE4B-42D70F53E995 In this column Dave shows you the exact program the S4 weekend crew used before the 2009 UGSS. You've been asking about the 50-100 pounds RP's seen in Christian Mello, Ted Toalston and Molly Edwards training logs. These gains were also shared by the rest of the weekend crew and now you can see the program that guided their success. 18 Sep 2009 16:54:21 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/utb_weekender_program.htm FA6A2CC9-E03B-469B-9D74-A8CEA3F2EFC4 Here's a wake up call from Matt. If you've had a nagging injury for quite some time now, take a break or risk your lifting career. 18 Sep 2009 16:55:08 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/hardcore_dumbass.htm 52ECEEC3-E40B-43BB-8EDF-C7EF4104F098 Do you run when you hear the word "cardio?" Fear not! Adam isn't talking about spending an hour on the treadmill. He's thinking more kettlebells, farmer's walks, and sandbags. Read on! 18 Sep 2009 16:54:42 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/cardio_for_strong.htm 94AB4179-74B9-4054-BC69-C41F34A4FE00 Wanna look like a bodybuilder without being one? Try adding in some performance training to your workouts. 18 Sep 2009 16:55:33 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/training_to_look_better.htm CA3A1096-FBCB-4364-A6EF-39238EC1D5F3 Angry Coach interviews our newest team member Vincent Dizenzo. 11 Sep 2009 03:26:55 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/dizenzo.htm D6101F72-AB2E-4211-A611-C03E923E4363 In part two of this article series, Erik discusses how to develop strength in a hip hyperextended position. 11 Sep 2009 03:26:26 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/hip_strength2.htm C4DCDDFC-3061-44E7-97BF-81C99496FA25 Dr. Serrano and Scott answer more questions regarding strength, recovery, and nutririon. 11 Sep 2009 03:25:56 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/nutritionqa3.htm 9CCFEF6E-E710-45C6-9049-B23C440C092E Jim gives you some tips for how to keep your personal training business thriving even in tough economic times. 11 Sep 2009 03:25:24 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/six_strategies.htm D939A4F3-12A9-442E-94CC-42ADA2673F6D Fed up with the weight he gained while serving in the Marines, Tony sets out to not only lose the weight but to win his first ever Strongman contest. 11 Sep 2009 03:24:53 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/seperate_from_pack.htm 61847027-BF70-40E0-A439-B95905EB3ABE Matt discusses what it takes-and what it took him-to reach the 1000-lb squat mark. 11 Sep 2009 03:24:25 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/1000lb_squat.htm D1E4D579-C738-4D11-9678-43FF6D263792 Come check out our new gear to support a great cause. 3 Sep 2009 20:29:49 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/liftstrong09.htm 80A8DCE0-C041-419F-B369-8142DAFF1125 After watching some athletes lose time in their 40-yard dash due to improper starts and poor technique, Dr. Tucker was inspired to share some information on how to avoid both. 3 Sep 2009 20:29:24 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/40yrd.htm A9520F10-9805-45FF-BCC6-F30B098CFD2D Matt discusses how proper nutrition and supplementation is necessary to keep your body in top shape whether you're at the gym or at home. 3 Sep 2009 20:29:00 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/nutrition.htm 0CBB8824-33A7-432D-9F99-6AC121294259 Christopher gives us six ways to improve our training. The most important...variety! 3 Sep 2009 20:28:38 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/6things.htm B88964CE-40C7-4D0F-ACA5-BC64B3DB459E With hundreds of different training programs out there, Bryan discusses which one is the best 3 Sep 2009 20:26:48 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/perfect_program.htm 25194D90-1E61-47BF-B2C9-3E21559D2A56 Andrew shares his favorite top five movements to improve the health of your shoulders. 21 Aug 2009 16:11:48 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/shoulder_health.htm B8A2A0A7-C56E-47AB-813F-A58E8423811A Susan trains for and completes in less than two hours her first triathlon. And she credits her strength training background for pulling her through and getting her prepared. 21 Aug 2009 16:11:17 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/triathlon_training.htm D35B4807-EE6C-47EA-94DF-686773EC7B82 When training athletes, it's important to know the status of their central nervous system. Bryan discusses the finger tap test as a cost effective alternative to using other expensive tests. 21 Aug 2009 16:10:51 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/finger_tap.htm 305F747F-FC6F-4EB4-9C6E-1C57EC7EA016 Trying to lose fat? Get off that treadmill and train for performance to slim down! 21 Aug 2009 16:10:23 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/better_fat_loss.htm A6911E61-2F52-4BB6-BA07-E6A8F3C7D73C Wendler gives us a peek inside his 5-3-1 book with an excerpt. 21 Aug 2009 16:09:48 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/5_3_1.htm BE81152F-3713-45CF-9466-3BE6517E8618 Justin is back on the Elitefts Q&A and fills us in on his health issues. 21 Aug 2009 16:08:54 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/justin_harris.htm CBE6A160-AB48-4C15-86C5-8D01265D215A Angry introduces us to the #1 ranked in the world in the 165 lb class, Al Caslow. 14 Aug 2009 00:21:17 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/alcaslow.htm DDD25486-ED3E-4FD7-8D4A-3C77A035E808 Do you athletes need GPP? Brian and Willie share what they use at Northwestern State. 14 Aug 2009 00:19:56 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/post-competitive-block.htm AF22D3BD-AA8F-4F2A-B175-21BF6AE9CAC6 Lee answers this question-though some might argue-by breaking down the different levels of lifters. 14 Aug 2009 00:19:25 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/exercise_form.htm 9FA1D135-A086-437D-9D57-FDA1A92BD973 Zach talks with Matt Holmes about how he started a warehouse gym in California from scratch. 14 Aug 2009 00:18:25 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/matt_holmes.htm AAAA6A60-4EE4-45DB-B4B9-BD57B7ACB8E1 Before you start that internship, read what Chris has to say about making a great impression and furthering your career in strength and conditioning. 14 Aug 2009 00:17:38 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/internship.htm A4ABA4E9-4230-4FFA-AE75-5C3123B02864 Angry introduces us to nutritionist Cr. Chris Fox. 7 Aug 2009 03:32:22 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/chrisfox.htm F450141F-E01B-4C80-BD07-9E089EDD02AC Catalyst Fitness discusses why the Gold's Gyms and Bally's fail. They can thank Henry Ford! 7 Aug 2009 03:31:57 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/henry_ford.htm 5578B4D3-96B2-4472-B903-7307B1A26867 Want to increase your strength? According to Matt, sometimes more-not less-is the way to go. 7 Aug 2009 03:31:23 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/more_is_better.htm E00B6404-F6F9-4543-9DE5-19375ACA1DFA Casey leaves it all behind and moves to Canada to train and fight in MMA. Here's part one of his journey there. 7 Aug 2009 03:30:54 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/fighter1.htm 64747F4F-631D-4A84-A4AA-EA3AABD08A98 Callie discusses her 20/20 hindsight as a former collegiate athlete and current strength coach. 1 Aug 2009 12:51:39 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/female_athlete.htm 81743C8C-E14B-4DAC-A26B-639D3991B88A introduces reader to kettlebell sport or girevoy sport. 1 Aug 2009 12:51:14 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/kb_lifting.htm 37BBA664-9C39-477F-A99A-2F21A49B1899 Are you one of these parents at your kid's game? 1 Aug 2009 12:50:44 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/sporting_parents.htm 5C0131EA-35EC-410E-BF36-F5B9CC12554B Josh discusses how to use sprint-resisted training to increase your speed. 1 Aug 2009 12:50:18 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/bridge-the-gap.htm 2FB76452-9AB6-4E8C-8116-7C1519A7009F Escape the fake health clubs and get strong by following Eliott's example and building your own warehouse gym! 1 Aug 2009 12:49:42 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/warehouse_gym.htm D1924CF7-4149-47E0-AE05-082977C72C6C Dave recaps the latest UGSS session and whats new at EFS. (pics and video heavy) 24 Jul 2009 06:43:45 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/utb_ugss.htm BD516951-B6DD-4B5E-81B2-02DB1AC35441 MMA competitor? Chris discusses which predictor lifts are important for improving your game in the grappling sports. 24 Jul 2009 06:43:20 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/predictor_lifts.htm 16C56124-02D9-45E3-ACA4-BDC0DD3F8F68 The "Student" talks to some of the best in the field to get their take on the biggest gimmick in strength and conditioning. 24 Jul 2009 06:42:54 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/gimmick.htm 8BE02EBD-9B46-4E10-9567-3C32FF0511A3 Wanna add muscle mass to your arms? Try the Iron Guru's secret for fast results! 24 Jul 2009 06:42:31 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/gain_1_inch.htm 77D67D2B-1404-43F9-9D8D-F141DCF24A6D Matt has some advice for powerlifting newbies...listen up! 24 Jul 2009 06:42:07 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/advice.htm DA5EEE00-C378-4C45-9663-F645C0040AA7 The Angry Coach joined a commercial gym. Hilarity did not ensue. 24 Jul 2009 06:41:42 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/commercial_gym.htm E2A36DE2-BD1D-4F25-82EC-826D6937E78F Dave has his black hood up and his eyes closed. Everyone stopped talking to him five minutes before. They sensed what was coming. He steps into the monolift and gets under the bar. The hooks swing forward - the fight begins... 17 Jul 2009 04:03:35 GMT http://www.tmuscle.com/free_online_article/sports_body_training_performance/death_squat AE870E0D-FB7D-4428-B0AF-F89B47741EB4 Zach combines DeFranco's Westside for Skinny Bastards with Louie Simmons' Westside Barbell program for muscle gains and fat loss! 17 Jul 2009 04:05:40 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/fat-bastards.htm 5EAF622D-18F4-47CC-B9A2-E8F6276E9BB9 Jason gives the Biotest Spike Shooter drinks a try and lets us know what he thinks. 17 Jul 2009 04:06:26 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/spike-shooters.htm 721C2011-06BB-42B8-8ED7-12796409549F Dave Tate and EliteFTS.com talk with powerlifter Jeremy Frey. 17 Jul 2009 04:06:05 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/jeremy-frey.htm 78DB10E7-0FC5-4786-BC73-FDAF894AE0E4 Matt finishes up this three-part series with a sample program of body weight exercises guaranteed to make you strong! 17 Jul 2009 04:06:54 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/30days-3.htm 462E4175-DD7B-48FE-B64A-44AAF5BC45B1 Chris details how he went from fat and back and the lessons he learned along the way. 10 Jul 2009 04:45:25 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/fat_and_back.htm F26B82EB-6F57-49E2-9FD3-0E39D7E7E919 Are you lacking in the five Cs? Find out! 10 Jul 2009 04:47:05 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/5cs.htm 6148659A-69D7-4B91-9ED1-67F2A42407CD Steven discusses ten tips that are sure to increase your strength and make you better on the field! 10 Jul 2009 04:44:53 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/football_training.htm FB61864C-6B44-4B0B-8AD0-02F44A9EF7E9 Ryan demonstrates proof of the efficacy of cardiac work. 10 Jul 2009 04:44:25 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/cardiac_output_training.htm A11DFFAF-364B-4E25-9259-0F490C06833E Jamie gives us a peak into his book, Knowledge and Nonsense, with some interesting findings on testosterone. 3 Jul 2009 02:14:52 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/the_big_t.htm B068FB0B-D821-4F6D-9BFB-1EE88AE98892 Alwyn gives readers some tips for recession-proofing their businesses. 3 Jul 2009 02:14:09 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/recession_strategies.htm A1DCF1E9-61D8-41EA-A526-3BED5F2A89B3 Think a strength program won't help you on the field as a soccer player? Think again! 3 Jul 2009 02:13:46 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/soccer_strength.htm 54EE81C2-0E6D-45C5-AC21-04EEDAFECB84 Troll heads to the islands in search of Mr. Tate. 26 Jun 2009 05:11:06 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/efs_troll_vacation.htm E654A7FD-56CB-4E4F-9521-6CDD578C7F1C Leave the fancy gadgets behind! Erik discusses how to develop speed in your high school athletes. 26 Jun 2009 05:10:28 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/speed_development.htm 6E440C1E-9F59-429A-9433-171A9C8D8679 If John has ever poked you in the rear, don't worry. He wasn't being a pervert. He was just checking to see if you had gluteal atrophy. In this article, he relays how you can recognize gluteal atrophy in your clients. 26 Jun 2009 05:09:35 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/gluteal_atrophy.htm 9B057B4A-7503-41BF-8E8D-C4D46B7DF422 Ryan discusses how warming up is essential for getting your muscles prepped and avoiding injury. 26 Jun 2009 05:09:11 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/warm_up_essentials.htm 8BCCC382-CEBF-4D51-9AFF-A35F0319ABCA Donnie Kiernan present an alternative way to train to military standards. 26 Jun 2009 05:08:37 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/inner_masochist.htm 370410DA-B56E-414C-A212-A87E4BB4FFCA Dave talks about how he achieved his greatest gains, and gives the program that transformed him. 19 Jun 2009 14:40:40 GMT http://www.tmuscle.com/free_online_article/sports_body_training_performance/my_greatest_gains_ever_dave_tate 69B737D2-643E-46D0-968A-0405A3ADD6D8 Sean gives you seven tips for improving your workout. 19 Jun 2009 14:40:14 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/better_workouts.htm 809AE82B-C8D1-4E40-91C8-5E2D9C6B86DB Having trouble sticking to your weight loss and fitness program? Try some of Dustin's tips to keep you going. 19 Jun 2009 14:39:43 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/tips_to_lose_weight.htm 0EC8B0B9-621C-455F-8390-FB769A4F0BB7 Raymond provides some guidelines for developing a successful training program for your athlete. 19 Jun 2009 14:38:59 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/effective_strength_training.htm 85E791BE-4041-43D9-A089-A8620EB046BD Angry Coach talks with Cornell Key about his training facility and how he got started in the business. 12 Jun 2009 04:56:23 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/cornell_key.htm AC0F3F05-19B7-4B84-BED1-DD33109ED006 Still can't lose that gut despite a near-perfect diet and intense training regime? It might be a food allergy 12 Jun 2009 04:55:57 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/wasting_time.htm 7E312B43-90A9-48D5-A115-484ED0110A25 In the first article of this three-part series, Harry discusses how to get better at the pull-up, which will carryover to other exercises in your program. 12 Jun 2009 04:55:33 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/pull-ups1.htm AAC6FC27-DAFE-47F0-BF7F-92D42C3109B1 Myles recalls the champion's will of Andy Bolton as a reminder to keep on keeping on. 12 Jun 2009 04:54:51 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/five_pounds.htm 49FEA714-68FC-4922-AD32-A8E521CFD75B A very important message from the Angry Coach. 5 Jun 2009 02:05:52 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/ptsd.htm 1D3041BE-2AB0-4BB4-A63E-6E1EA81D388E According to Chip, no matter how you slice it, analyze it, dress it up, or complicate it, there is one basic fact that is actually as simple as can be-exercise = force development. 5 Jun 2009 02:06:20 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/simplicity.htm BE693870-6444-462B-B9D6-6E15967EAC59 Jason calls for a facelift to the fitness industry. 5 Jun 2009 02:06:44 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/i_hate_fitness.htm A7183F22-3747-46FB-B26E-9EBCACBB93E1