You Don’t Know JAC Squat
You Don’t Know JAC Squat

The basis of the program is conjugate periodization, with some scheduled deloads and a reverse band peaking schedule from Brian Carroll’s 10/20/Life.

Strength Athletes, Control Your Variables
Strength Athletes, Control Your Variables

Consider where YOU lack focus. These things are widespread knowledge, nothing ground-breaking but surprisingly not prioritized correctly.

Why I Walked Away From Powerlifting
Why I Walked Away From Powerlifting

The moving parts behind the competition life are brutal. Go all in, and know when to get out.

#102 - Brian Carroll: Hating to Train and the Secret to Deadlifting
#102 - Brian Carroll: Hating to Train and the Secret to Deadlifting

In this episode of Dave Tate’s Table Talk, Brian Carroll and Dave sit down and share a cigar and dive into what it means on going “all in” in the gym, not wanting to train, and how the hell these little guys deadlifting so much. Don’t miss this episode, filled with banter between friends and […]

#55 pt. 1-3 -  Health, Injuries, and Squatting 1306 with Brian Carroll
#55 pt. 1-3 - Health, Injuries, and Squatting 1306 with Brian Carroll

Listen to Brian’s long climb to squatting 1306, plus Dave’s hilarious weed adventure!

How Much Money Would It Take To Get ALL The Best Squatters To Compete Against Each Other? Could This Happen? Brian Carroll Thinks So...
How Much Money Would It Take To Get ALL The Best Squatters To Compete Ag...
Our sources say that Blaine Sumner and Dan Bell are in (assuming they can peak for it). We have also been told this will be Multi-Ply. From Brian Carroll's Post SQUAT ONLY run what you brung. Tag your boys. Id need big money to unretire. What would it take the others like @optimusprime_334 and @thevanillagorilla92 […]
LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #48 with Brian Carroll
LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #48 with Brian Carroll

Elite multi-ply powerlifter and world-class coach and educator Brian Carroll is on the Table Talk Podcast today to chat with Dave Tate. Whether it’s Brian’s methodology or his experience as a lifter and a coach, this under the bar duo is a wealth of knowledge.

Introducing New elitefts Athlete Dan Dalenberg
Introducing New elitefts Athlete Dan Dalenberg

Dan Dalenberg found his way through life with the help of fellow powerlifters. As a Team elitefts athlete, he intends to give back to the community by passing on information he’s learned from those who got him through his lowest points.

WATCH: Table Talk — The 3 Most Impressive Things Dave Has Seen at the S4 Compound
WATCH: Table Talk — The 3 Most Impressive Things Dave Has Seen at the S4...

The mind-blowing lifts and accomplishments that have occurred in the S4 are too numerous to recount, but there are a few that stick out in Dave’s mind.

Video Interviews from XPC Finals
Video Interviews from XPC Finals

Get inside the heads of Team elitefts and see the behind-the-scenes from the XPC Finals in Columbus.

Dave Tate Questions Team elitefts
Dave Tate Questions Team elitefts

Reevaluating the future of team elitefts.

Elitefts™ 2-Board Press with Bands (Alt. Band Set-Up)
Elitefts™ 2-Board Press with Bands (Alt. Band Set-Up)

Elitefts™ Sponsored Pro Powerlifter Brian Carroll performs a 2-Board press with bands

A Lion in Iron: I Got YOKED on Correctives (NOT)
A Lion in Iron: I Got YOKED on Correctives (NOT)

Corrective exercises…Cortes gives you the real deal.

Brian Carroll: Squat Depth Progression
Brian Carroll: Squat Depth Progression

As of July 20th, 2013, I am cleared to start lifting again.

Adam Driggers: Finessing My Deadlift
Adam Driggers: Finessing My Deadlift

Driggers sure does love spreadsheets!

Freak Critique: Adam Driggers’ Deadlift
Freak Critique: Adam Driggers’ Deadlift

When you rip, you are at the mercy of wherever the bar goes with the rip.

A Day with Dr. Stuart McGill (Part 6)
A Day with Dr. Stuart McGill (Part 6)

Brian Carroll learns how to stiffen his core.

My Recap of the First OBB UGSS
My Recap of the First OBB UGSS

I’m looking forward to the next one.

Brian Carroll: Post UGSS Video Report
Brian Carroll: Post UGSS Video Report

Brian Carroll’s thoughts on the Elitefts Orlando Barbell UGSS

A Day with Dr. Stuart McGill (Part 4)
A Day with Dr. Stuart McGill (Part 4)

Brian’s plan of action to rebuild a powerful back.

A Day with Dr. Stuart McGill (Part 3)
A Day with Dr. Stuart McGill (Part 3)

The third segment in Brian Carroll’s journey to a strong(er) back.

A Day with Dr. Stuart McGill (Part 2)
A Day with Dr. Stuart McGill (Part 2)

The second segment of Brian’s journey to a healthier back.

A Day with Dr. Stuart McGill (Part 1)
A Day with Dr. Stuart McGill (Part 1)

Brian Carroll’s journey to a healthier, pain-free back.

elitefts™ Roundtable: Programs & Programming
elitefts™ Roundtable: Programs & Programming

At this year’s UGSS, many elitefts™ team members gathered together to discuss the particulars of proper programming.

Bench: Bust It, Don't Let It Bust You
Bench: Bust It, Don't Let It Bust You

No matter how experienced you are, there is always room for improvement on your lifts. And sound advice from a great teacher is truly indispensable.

December 2012 Roundtable, Part 5
December 2012 Roundtable, Part 5

The conclusion of the December team elitefts™ roundtable discussion.

December 2012 Roundtable, Part 4
December 2012 Roundtable, Part 4

Part four of the December team elitefts™ roundtable discussion.

December 2012 Roundtable, Part 3
December 2012 Roundtable, Part 3

Part three of the December team elitefts™ roundtable discussion.

December 2012 Roundtable, Part 2
December 2012 Roundtable, Part 2

Part two of the December team elitefts™ roundtable discussion.

December 2012 Roundtable, Part 1
December 2012 Roundtable, Part 1

Part one of the December team elitefts™ roundtable discussion.

Off the Cuff with Brian Carroll: the Jack Conventional Deadlift Suit
Off the Cuff with Brian Carroll: the Jack Conventional Deadlift Suit

Save your manhood. If you are a conventional deadlifter, you need this suit.

44 and Broken, Part 9
44 and Broken, Part 9

It’s done and in the books. I competed at the 16th annual RPS Power Challenge on October 21, 2012.

44 and Broken, Part 8
44 and Broken, Part 8

This is the last time you’ll hear from me until it is in the books.

44 and Broken, Part 7
44 and Broken, Part 7

I’m coming to the end of the training cycle, and the meet is only a few weeks away.

44 and Broken, Part 6
44 and Broken, Part 6

I am now 3 weeks out from the meet… Mentally, I have been better.

Off the Cuff with Brian Carroll: Gear Tips
Off the Cuff with Brian Carroll: Gear Tips

If you’re new to the art of lifting in powerlifting gear, here are some tips you should consider. Your form will go to crap, you’ll panic and go way too deep, or you’ll go brain-dead and cut the squat by three inches.

44 and Broken, Part 5
44 and Broken, Part 5

I’ll need to learn how to either let go of the past (misses) or to re channel the energy into something positive and EAT.

44 and Broken, Part 4
44 and Broken, Part 4

I’m half way through the training cycle for my meet. I almost forgot how hard training for a meet is on your body.

Spotlight: Marshall Johnson – Relentless Drive
Spotlight: Marshall Johnson – Relentless Drive

We fully expect 98-pound weaklings to protest outside of our offices when this article is posted.

Advice for the Gear Novice/Beginner
Advice for the Gear Novice/Beginner

It’s a learned skill, so you have to practice.

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