Believe it or not, it took less than $20,000 to get my gym, THIRST, up and running. It’s a little over a year old now, and it’s still going strong. Point is, you don’t have to be a millionaire to start up your own gym. Here’s how I did it with THIRST.
Going into this contest, my goal was to hit a PR on the log and hit a PR on the deadlift while qualifying for the XPC Deadlift Salute at the Arnold Classic.
Mike Mastell has helped me with my nutrition which varies by training days, off days, and event days. Here’s a detailed breakdown.
While it’s not what I went there for, second out of 39 of the best 220-pound strongman competitors in the nation and second out 55 in the combined 198/220-pound middleweight overall is pretty good.
Go from Steve Urkel to Brian Shaw by eliminating these weaknesses.
Despite energy-sapping travel and a flurry of first-time events, Chase was able to pull off a podium finish.
At the Rumble in Reno, Chase Karnes brings a hard year of training to challenge the former champ.
Two new team members, on the same weekend, out doing massive things.
What does it take to crank your training intensity? Team elitefts goes all Siskel & Ebert on that.
Fill your calendar and your stomach with this annual guide for progress-driven nutrition.
Don’t get caught in the speed trap on your way to Gainesville.
From tacky to technique, St. Louis' Strongest Man puts all the basics together for you.
The impact a father has on his child can only be surpassed by the impact the child has on the father.
The job doesn't come with a guidebook, but you can learn from the experiences of Team elitefts!
Are family obligations reasonable excuses to slack on your gym goals or do they reinforce your reason for becoming your best?
Diverse strategies to accelerate your strength performance.
These two specialty bars will not only push you to new levels of strength and muscular development, they reduce wear and tear on soft tissues.
What is the stronger state in the USA? How does this play into the Arnold Classic?
Looking to fill out the size schmedium Strong(er) shirt? The answers may not be in the use of a cutting-edge supplement protocol.
Try these simple adjustments to drive your progress forward.
It is what sets the good lifters apart from the GREAT ones.
Chase provides you a 24 week deadlift program to add 100 pounds to your pull.
If you’re serious about your training and passionate about strength sports and are even considering competing, you should.
Commercial gym woes got you down? Try these tips.
You can’t beat the elitefts™ glute ham raise for bringing up those lacking hamstrings.
Whether you want to Push, Press, or Jerk, these tips will definitely improve your log clean and press.
Six different quick and easy ways to jack up your calories (and the scale) without a ton of complex cooking and effort.
The exact protocol Chase uses to cut weight.
Your training journal is a very valuable tool in getting bigger, stronger, and better.
Getting your girlfriend or wife interested in training can be a real challenge, so I figured I’d get more than one opinion on this issue.
Need to shed some body fat for summer? All you need is 28 days.
Chase added 100 pounds to his deadlift in less than a year. If you’re looking to increase your pull, try these exercises.
Are you falling victim to one of these three common lifting mistakes?
If you want to be a successful strength coach in the private sector, you should possess these qualities.
It’s an event that can bring even the strongest of men to their knees. However, this program might be all you need to get the better of it.
To be a great lifter, you must be willing to find out what works for you in a program and what doesn’t. And you must be willing to devote the time to doing so.
The equivalent of having the current Super Bowl champion team and coaching staff giving pointers to your intramural flag football team. Don’t miss our Twitter chats!
From the interview below, you’ll understand why I feel it’s important that Sam was interviewed.