The Spot Athletics Staff Compete at 2015 APF Raw Senior Nationals
This year raw and equipped nationals were split. This meant that I didn’t get to see a lot of the team members that I normally do at nationals. As such, it was just my team and myself from elitefts.com at nationals. I did not compete this year as I have way too much going on […]
Promoting Powerlifting to Young Lifters
Having the opportunity to bring up the next generation of strength athletes is a task as much as a privilege. Use your influence wisely.
How To Use The SS Yoke Bar For Your Triceps
Now you can use the yoke bar to help your bench. What can't you use it for?
You Aren't Original...and Neither Am I
How are your ideas, new or recycled, helping anyone but yourself?
IPF Powerlifting World Championships: Results and Recognition
The USA wins the overall for the men's and women's classes with a few world records along the way
Shane Church Squats 1000 Pounds at the RPS Great White North Invasion
A challenging day ended in triumph.
Should Athletes Powerlift in the Off-Season?
Whether you're an off-season athlete or an athlete who isn't getting everything you want out of your school's team sports, powerlifting can be a viable option in your yearly process.
4 Ways to Test Your Grit in the Weightroom
If you can survive these challenges it will be good for...but it won't feel that way.
Reap The Benefits Of Other Sports
Reap the benefits of broader training horizons! 9 week program and quotes from Amit Sapir included
Understanding Huge
Pack in the calories and pack on the pounds. Does your stomach have what it takes to eat like Chad Aichs?
The Dante Row For The Lat Development You've Been Looking For
A forgotten back exercise that will pump blood into your lats like never before
Managing My Injuries with Dr. Kinakin's Specialized Rehabilitation ...
Athletes and lifters must care for their bodies with the attention of every detail. For me, this meant seeking deep acupuncture, electrical impulses, and the use of a percusser.
WATCH: Louie Simmons on Grit Media
Louie speaking on why Westside is the best, athletes and coaches he has worked with, what's wrong with the strength and conditioning industry and why steroids should be legal in sport.
You Need a Glute Ham Raise — Here's Why
Whichever GHR you opt for, it’s clear that this is a necessary exercise to optimize your performance.
Increase Your Bench and Forearm Strength with Fat Bar Floor Presses
Wanting to add variety to your bench training while also improving your grip at the same time? Start getting fat with Fat Bar Floor Presses.
What to Expect From a Supplement Company Sponsorship
Every aspiring lifter in this industry dreams of being sponsored by their favorite brand. But does the reality stack up to the fantasy.
Westside vs The Russian Conjugate System
Is the Russian conjugate system superior to the Westside conjugate system? Are they they same?
Why Compete?
Experts weigh in on the reasons behind all of training pain and preparation of competing in a strength sport.
Living and Training as a Bipolar Narcoleptic: Changes and The Future
I have my own demons to keep in line. They're a product of my disorders and I've learned to accept this.
The Powerlifting Experience II: By the Numbers
Seven reasons to sign up for the Powerlifting Experience including a 2:1 athlete to coach ratio and 3 new coaches added
How and Why I Dieted to 7-Percent Body Fat: Show Day
The time has come to make final preparations and step on stage. Here are thoughts and reflections from this demanding journey.
Controlling the Non-Training Variables That Impact Performance
You can adjust thousands of variables in your training but until you find which ones truly matter, you’re going nowhere.
9-Week Program to Transition from Strongman to Powerlifting
Follow these principles of program design to build the muscular abilities that were untrained for your previous strength sport.
WATCH: The Justin Harris Training Philosophy
This unique, time-proven methodology has made Harris a master of both bodybuilding and powerlifting.
WATCH: Blaine Sumner's 1069-pound Single-Ply Squat for New American...
At the USAPL Men's Nationals, Sumner took two records and recorded the second-highest single-ply total ever.
How and Why I Dieted to 7-Percent Body Fat: Supplements, Training, and P...
Now that you've committed to this tiring, sometimes painful process, there are several things to remember to make this experience achievable.
WATCH: The Evolution of Bands and Chains
Bob Youngs and Marshall Johnson talk about how they were both introduced to accommodating resistance techniques.
Revisiting 14-Day Microcycles in Powerlifting
These alternate setups for non-traditional microcycles in a powerlifting program have allowed my clients and I to target the specific needs of individual athletes.
Living and Training as a Bipolar Narcoleptic: Getting an Accurate Diagno...
Overcoming my life-altering issues started with taking back control by seeking a clinical explanation for what I was experiencing.
Register Now For The Second elitefts™ Powerlifting Experience
Discover your strengths. Conquer your weaknesses. Build the best strength of your life.
How and Why I Dieted to 7-Percent Body Fat: Starting the Journey
Before determining the process I would use during this grueling path to the leanest I've ever been, I first had to ask myself, "Is there a good reason why?"
Qualifying for XPC Finals: RPS Lexen Spring Fling Meet Report
After a challenging training cycle and career change,
The Impact of Mentors on Life Development
In your lifetime, you will encounter those who beat you down and those who inspire your personal development. It is your responsibility to choose who becomes the guiding voice.
The bar is loaded: are you ready?
The bar is loaded: are you ready? Talent, preparation and competitive readiness
WATCH: Who Would Jim Wendler Train with for a Powerlifting Meet?
Louie Simmons? Ed Coan? Steve Goggins? Brian Shaw?
The Powerlifting Experience is Back!
Don't miss out on this unbelievable opportunity. Save the date: June 27th
Living and Training as a Bipolar Narcoleptic: Lack of Sleep and Depression
It is difficult to reach the top of any sport within a hyper-competitive atmosphere. It is even more difficult with depression and sleep complications.
MGG Interview with Ed Coan
In this 30-minute interview with the King of powerlifting, Ed Coan covers time travel, special powers, a possible comeback, and oh, powerlifting.
How to Develop a Training Philosophy
You can follow someone else's program and just lift, or you can develop your own training philosophy by figuring shit out for yourself.
How to Measure Rack Height and Gear Size
Measure twice, squat once, and be on your way to a heavier total with the right gear and the correct rack height.
Scot Mendeslon Hosts Reddit 'Ask Me Anything'
The man with the most famous pec tear of all time talks about the pain after the injury.
Ken Whetham Becomes Newest Elitefts Columnist
Regular contributor and powerlifting champion Ken Whetham has earned his spot with elitefts.
Irish Powerlifting Organization Nationals Write-Up
My friend Sara Vero Competed at the IPO Nationals. Here's here reflections of the meet
Learn How to Coach and Perform Barbell Movements with Chris Duffin
Live course in North Carolina is less than 2 months away. Click for details.
Exercise Selection Evolution
As your athletes grow and develop, so should the movement patterns of their program.
9 Pounds Away from the 181-Pound Raw World-Record Total
Jill Mills currently holds the spot. Jeanine Whittaker is well on her way.
The Six Best Pieces of Training Advice
Guidance through many years of elite-level powerlifting has produced six specific lessons for platform and personal strength.
3 Tips to Maximize Muscular Development
Pull from bodybuilding and powerlifting regimens to achieve a dense look.
WATCH: Dave Kirschen Tells You When You'll Be Ready for Your First ...
Are you strong enough? Experienced enough? Brave enough?
Méana Franco Takes Second at CPU Canadian Nationals
With a PR total and new national record, Franco finished the CPU Canadian Nationals by barely missing the mark for first place.
Testing Is Not Equal to Training
A tree measured but not watered will show no growth. Know when to put down the yardstick and pick up the watering can.
Are You Evolving as a Lifter?
When you begin to see your training as more than sets and reps, you'll find the balance you need to program intelligently.
Is Getting Strong as Simple as Wiggling Your Toes?
You've received a lot of lifting cues in your life, but I guarantee you've never heard this one.
WATCH: Matt Foley Solves Bar Collar Problems
The owner of Elite Sports and Fitness in Middleton, Massachusetts has finally found the solution to unreliable collars.