Andrew Tirana

 
What Has Shaped Your Training Philosophy?
What Has Shaped Your Training Philosophy?

Elitefts strength athletes and coaches discuss the most influential knowledge they have gained in their careers.

The Art Behind the Strongman Macrocycle
The Art Behind the Strongman Macrocycle

How can you effectively program for a sport with an unimaginable amount of variety? Integrating block periodization with event specific training is one way.

The Final Log Post Of My Internship
The Final Log Post Of My Internship
The final training log post from my stay here at Elitefts.
No Need To Be Scared Of Saturated Fats...Or Any Other Foods
No Need To Be Scared Of Saturated Fats...Or Any Other Foods
More and more research is being released to show us saturated fat is not going to kill you. We need to stop being afraid of food.
7 Leg Exercises Designed for Greater Hypertrophy
7 Leg Exercises Designed for Greater Hypertrophy

Here is an unbeatable compilation of the best blood-pumping lower body movements from team elitefts.

Making Caffeine Work For You Part 2: An Unconventional Pairing
Making Caffeine Work For You Part 2: An Unconventional Pairing
After reading part one of this two part series you should be even more intrigued about caffeines partner and the great benefits it may bring to your training.
Making Caffeine Work For You Part 1: Timing
Making Caffeine Work For You Part 1: Timing
Caffeine can be consumed in many different forms. When is the most optimal time to take it?
Potential Risks With Intermittent Fasting?
Potential Risks With Intermittent Fasting?
Every nutritional choice you make has repercussions. Intermittent fasting is no exception, what are you potentially risking?
First Glimpse Into Hormone Receptor Interactions
First Glimpse Into Hormone Receptor Interactions
You don't have to understand the complex processes involved wit appreciate the significance of what these scientists have found.
Add Bands To An Old School Assistance Exercise To Help Your Bench
Add Bands To An Old School Assistance Exercise To Help Your Bench

Looking for a twist on an old classic to get your bench moving? Look no further

Can We Predict Fat Gain?
Can We Predict Fat Gain?
Scientists are starting to understand what is involved with long term weight gain. Some very interesting results found that are leading us to understand individual difference more and more.
Can Mental Work Add To Stress On The Body?
Can Mental Work Add To Stress On The Body?
Can you think so hard you get fatigued? Is there any correlation with mental and physical stress? How can it be affecting you?
Molly Edwards' Tricep Circuit
Molly Edwards' Tricep Circuit

Trouble locking out? Bigger triceps will help your bench and overhead press. Molly Edwards shows us how to develop them in a triset

Concussion Symptoms Differ With Gender?
Concussion Symptoms Differ With Gender?
Are there significant differences in concussions between men and women?
Is Your Post Workout Leucine Working?
Is Your Post Workout Leucine Working?
Whey and leucine post workout did not show much promise in this study, should you dump out your post workout shake?
Are Artificial Sweeteners Actually Affecting Gut Health?
Are Artificial Sweeteners Actually Affecting Gut Health?
Are artificial sweeteners actually hurting your gut health? Are they hurting your diet and training?
How The OBB Power Handles Do More Than Save Your Shoulders
How The OBB Power Handles Do More Than Save Your Shoulders

The OBB Power Handles aren’t just great for saving your shoulders and elbows, they are great assistance work and stability as well!

Is Caffeine Ruining Your Creatine?
Is Caffeine Ruining Your Creatine?
Is the creatine paired with your pre workout hurting your training?
Obesity Is Beating Americans
Obesity Is Beating Americans
In a time where we have more health based resources ever before how can the obesity epidemic be worsening?
Are Ice Baths Always The Answer?
Are Ice Baths Always The Answer?
Cold baths are great, they do their job and decrease stress. Is using them post workout beneficial?
The 6 Best Peri-Workout Nutrition Compilation
The 6 Best Peri-Workout Nutrition Compilation

Peri-workout nutrition experts Justin Harris, Ben Hartman, and Scott Stevenson, give you the insight you need to understand and create your own protocol.

Stiff Leg Deadlifts....In A Hack Squat?
Stiff Leg Deadlifts....In A Hack Squat?

Do you struggle with stiff leg deadlifts? Use a hack squat to get more out of your stiff leg deadlift!

Two Big Records Fell on July 11th
Two Big Records Fell on July 11th
275 class world record squat and the strongman deadlift world record fell on the same day!
You Need This Performance Nutrition Q&A Book By Justin Harris
You Need This Performance Nutrition Q&A Book By Justin Harris
Justin Harris' Comprehensive Performance Nutrition Q&A book is a must read for anyone looking to learn more about nutrition in general or looking to understand the science behind a performance based meal plan. 120 pages of common questions answered by Justin himself!
A Back Complex To Stimulate Recovery
A Back Complex To Stimulate Recovery

Mark Dugdale takes us through a simple yet effective recovery complex he uses during back training.

Are Anti-Oxidants Affecting Your Muscle Growth?
Are Anti-Oxidants Affecting Your Muscle Growth?
Wait, anti-oxidants are good for everything?
Potentially Life Changing Treatment For Those With Spinal Cord Injury
Potentially Life Changing Treatment For Those With Spinal Cord Injury
A very promising rehabilitation technique for those suffering from spinal cord injury
John Meadows Wins IFBB Pro Card
John Meadows Wins IFBB Pro Card
John "Mountain Dog" Meadows wins his Pro Card
A Dip Variation That Will Blast Your Pecs
A Dip Variation That Will Blast Your Pecs

Big pecs pay checks, featuring John Meadows

What Can Fructose Do To Your Heart?
What Can Fructose Do To Your Heart?
Can fructose create a negative environment for your heart?
Can Coconut Oil Actually Improve Your Lipid Profile?
Can Coconut Oil Actually Improve Your Lipid Profile?
How can a saturated fat like coconut oil possibly help my lipid profile?
Scientists Identify Neurons Associated With Mental Flexibility
Scientists Identify Neurons Associated With Mental Flexibility
Why you may not be able to teach an old dog new tricks
Can A Bad Diet Impair Cognition?
Can A Bad Diet Impair Cognition?
How can the modern day western diet negatively impair your ability to think on your feet?
DeFranco's Tsunami Bar Complex
DeFranco's Tsunami Bar Complex

Joe DeFranco has one of his female volleyball athletes perform a barbell complex using a tsunami bar

Remembering Dr Yuri Verkhoshanksy
Remembering Dr Yuri Verkhoshanksy
Honoring the death of Dr. Yuri Verkhoshanksy
Even Weight Loss Has A Dark Side
Even Weight Loss Has A Dark Side
Can an inefficient weight loss plan have long term repercussions?
Is Caloric Restriction A Valid Nutritional Strategy?
Is Caloric Restriction A Valid Nutritional Strategy?
Is severe caloric restriction worth it?
How To Use The SS Yoke Bar For Your Triceps
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?

IPF Powerlifting World Championships: Results and Recognition
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
Stratagies To Improve Sleep Habits For Employees
Stratagies To Improve Sleep Habits For Employees
Improve the sleep of your employees with seven easy strategies
Reap The Benefits Of Other Sports
Reap The Benefits Of Other Sports
Reap the benefits of broader training horizons! 9 week program and quotes from Amit Sapir included
A Ground Breaking Supplement On The Horizon For The Gluten Intolerant
A Ground Breaking Supplement On The Horizon For The Gluten Intolerant
If you struggle with digesting gluten or suffer from Celiacs, a breakthrough for you may be on the way
The Dante Row For The Lat Development You've Been Looking For
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

Nitric Oxide Supplements: Worth Your Money?
Nitric Oxide Supplements: Worth Your Money?
NO3 is a very popular supplement. A recent study gives good insight into what really happens when you take these products.
Huge Weekend For Strongman: World Records Fall and One Team Rises
Huge Weekend For Strongman: World Records Fall and One Team Rises
500+ pound logs and 1700+ pound deadlifts. You know, typical strongman stuff.

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