Straight Arm Band Pulldowns
So every time you want to do this exercise, remember Troy and his annoying ways.
Reverse Band Incline Press
This isn't a common exercise but it great variation to throw in as well as a great way to do inclines if you have shoulder problems.
Reverse Band 5 Board Press
This lift is usually only done by lifters that have a very long wingspan and have a very large ROM.
Reverse Band 3 Board Press
This lift isn't very popular but I have seen it done by lifters wishing to do something very different and for those that do have shoulder problems.
Pull-Thru Band Goodmorning
Loop the band around the base of the rack. Place the other end of the band around your neck.
Pin Pulls with Double Mini Bands
Using Bands with Pin Pulls is a great way to get extra work out of the glutes.
Low Row with Band
Attach two bands (any size, depending on your strength level), each to one side of the power rack. Run a lat pull bar through the middle of the bands.
Leg Raises with Mini Band (med ball)
Loop a mini band to a power rack or other stable piece of equipment.
Hip Squat with Bands
This is a special exercise I use to teach the hips to fire while keeping the back arched.
Good Mornings with Bands
This is an excellent exercise to develop your low back, glutes and hamstrings.
Fat Bar - Reverse Band Press
This movement is performed by attaching a band around the top of your power rack.
Brockensteins (Band Pull-Outs)
Grab the bar with your bench grip and pull the bar out like you were going to bench.
Body Weight Row (fat man row) w/ Band
For this exercise, perform a traditional body weight row with a band.
Bench Pressing w/ Bands Around Wrists
If you have no idea what we mean when we tell you to pull the bar apart when you bench then this is the movement for you.
Band Resisted Pull-Ups
To do this exercise, anchor two bands to either side of the rack and run them through your belt.
GHR Ab Crunch
This is a great ab exercise. It works really well on a glute ham raise because of the curved pad, but if you can find another piece of equipment to do it on, by all means, get creative!
Alternative band set up for the bench press
Here is the way Dave used to set up his bands for the bench press when he was cycling the band tension.
Under the Bar: Passion Part 1
This two-part column will be my way to bring everyone up to date with what’s going on with my training, and some of what’s going on at elitefts.com.
Under The Bar: February 2010
I can’t always find the words to express how grateful I am, but I hope that the changes we make to the company will express what words cannot.
The Vision: Competition
The first installment of this series - The Vision - was published during our 2009 holiday rush.
Under the Bar: The Vision
Wow, the question of all questions! This is the one that drove me nuts in the early years.
Training Blast & Dust
With strength training or training for powerlifting, you are in the process of trying to combine many training methods to develop many different abilities.
From The Mill 12/16/2009
Dave Tate answers your business and training questions while.... On The Mill. Topics include reading material, mentoring and bicep pain.
EliteFTS: Top 8 Good Morning Exercises
The Good Morning Movement is one of the best movements to include in any strength program. Here are our top 8 Good Morning varieties.
The Gun Show: The EliteFTS Top 10 Exercise Guide for Bigger Biceps
Honestly? I can’t believe I just wrote this title, nor can I believe I’m going to post this article.
Dual Rack Ropes
Years ago, when I was regularly conducting seminars, I began to notice a common element in many of the university weight rooms I’d visit. I’d always see towels folded over the tops of power racks and taped at their ends.
Yoke Bar With 10 Chains
The only reason this is being posted is for the massive head butt at the end.