2017 Arnold Classic Australia — Results Release, Scorecards and Photos
Attached are the results release, scorecards and winners photos for the 3rd Annual Arnold Classic Australia.
2017 Arnold Amateur Championships — Results Release, Scorecards and Photos
Attached are the results release, scorecards and overall winner photos for the 11th Annual Arnold Amateur Bodybuilding, Fitness, Figure, Bikini and Physique Championships.
2017 XPC Finals — Team elitefts Results
Man, Kirschen would have looked real bad if he didn't lock out this deadlift.
Introducing New elitefts Coach Nate Harvey
I basically just read his bio as "blah, blah, blah, blah, Multiply 2450." Sounds alright to me! Welcome Nate! — David Kirschen
elitefts Customer Product Reviews — The Seated Calf/Tibia Raise Machine ...
We know you don't want empty praise of our equipment — you want honest, detailed feedback so that you can know what to expect.
Pressing the Pieces Together — Bench Press Benefit for Autism
Register for this APF/AAPF sanctioned bench press-only contest, today! Proceeds benefit the Autism Society.
WATCH: Open UGSS with Mark Dugdale — Presentation Points
Eat your olives. Earn your carbs. Make a priority list. Most of your stuff is garage sale material.
Open UGSS Preview with Mark Dugdale
The weights have been lifted. The muscles are swollen with blood. The seminar can now begin.
Introducing New elitefts Columnist Alex Mullan
Check out his latest article published for today, Toothpicks to Horseshoes — How to Build MASSthetic Triceps.
Introducing New elitefts Athlete Bryan Doberdruk
Bryan is preparing for the XPC 21 Deadlift Salute (deadlift-only meet) on the main stage at the Arnold. From now till March his training log will reflect his deadlift prep.
elitefts Top-20 Articles, Logs, and Products from 2016
We've crunched the numbers and by popular demand, here are the articles, logs, and products you've consumed the most of in 2016.
The elitefts Definitive Guide to Board Pressing
Dave believes the most important and widely used purpose for boards is to increase/correct the mini-max or sticking point.
Introducing New elitefts Columnist Donald Day
We're glad to gain a new perspective from a coach that quite doesn't have it all figured out, yet is eagerly learning from the best.
WATCH: Coach Kav Returns to the S4 Compound
Every topic they discuss leads to one crucial point: We're all here to make this industry a better place. What are you doing to make that happen?
Introducing New elitefts Athlete JP Carroll
As JP shares in his first athlete log, his goal is to entertain, motivate, and educate, helping you become the best version of yourself.
WATCH: Scary Exercises and More Halloween Questions with Dave
There's only one thing you should truly fear this Halloween: not getting stronger.
Introducing New elitefts Coach Ben Pollack
Learn as much as you can from Ben as he moves up in weight and in the powerlifting rankings. Read his first two logs today!
WATCH: What Are Your Halloween Questions for Dave?
Dave covers training and weight gain principles through Freddy Krueger, Jeffrey Dahmer, and Hershey's Bars.
WATCH: The Story Behind the Logo — TRAIN
The TRAIN logo emphasizes what we stand for. It's what we do.
WATCH: Dave's Squat Tips for NBS Lifters
What began as a heavy squat session in the S4 Compound became an impromptu coaching session with Dave. Here are the five things he told these lifters to fix.
WATCH: Off Topic — Should You Periodize Your Conditioning?
In building your aerobic base, is it enough to simply add Prowler pushes, hill sprints, and sled drags to your program? Dave and Jim explain the purpose behind GPP.
WATCH: How Christian Anto Became a Powerlifter
From nursing student and collegiate soccer player to one of the 10 best 181-pound powerlifters in the world.
WATCH: Off Topic with Dave and Jim — Box Squatting
Box squats have been around for years but the debate still hasn't been settled.
Introducing New elitefts Columnist Chris Tutela
Read his newest article, Strong and Energized vs Weak and Depleted: How High School Wrestlers Need to Eat.
WATCH: Off Topic with Dave and Jim — Travel Stories [Extended Version]
It seems like Dave and Jim are never going to run out of stories from their days of travel seminars. In this video we have strip clubs, Benny Podda, alcoholism, and porn.
WATCH: Maliek Derstine Visits elitefts
He holds the all-time world record for powerlifting total in the 181-pound weight class. He is better in that class than anyone else has ever been. When he talks about training, it's probably best for you to listen.
WATCH: Off Topic with Dave Tate and Jim Wendler — Training for All-Aroun...
If you want to build total fitness, you need to know about something Jim Wendler calls The Push-Pull Concept — and it has nothing to do with benching or deadlifting.
WATCH: Off Topic with Dave Tate and Jim Wendler — Near Death Experience
Being able to say no changes everything.
17th Annual Columbus Walk for Wishes
It's a beautiful sight to see hundreds of people walking to make wishes come true! #walkforwishes
WATCH: Dave and Jim Are Back
There's a lot of history shared between these two men. Now they're adding to it.
Welcome the Newest elitefts Columnist Maliek Derstine
Read his first article An Introduction to the Yearly Training Plan of the Strength Athlete now!
WATCH: 2016 Special Olympics Ohio Summer Games — Powerlifting
With lifters from Madison County competing and elitefts providing the equipment, this event meant a lot to our community.
WATCH: Bench Press Instruction with JL, Swede, and Casey
In this final collection of footage we'll share from our April training camp, the three expert coaches demonstrate the proper way to learn and improve the bench press.
Help Impact A Hero — Memorial Day SS Yoke Bar Special
$100.00 from the sale of each bar goes to Impact A Hero to help support its mission of providing immediate and ongoing support for severely wounded, post 9/11 combat veterans.
WATCH: Black On Black Signature Line Now Available
Your favorite elitefts logos presented in a new way.
WATCH: Carlos Reyes — From Pro Strongman to Pro Powerlifter
In transition from strongman to powerlifting, and now from the XPCs to Boss of Bosses, Carlos shares his journey.
WATCH: Periodization Differences Between Small and Large Groups
In a question-and-answer session, Dave Tate and Mark Watts talk training with a group of strength and conditioning students.
REGISTER NOW: April 30th Training Camp with JL Holdsworth, Swede Burns, ...
You will have the opportunity to learn about any topic in strength training you choose, from execution of the main lifts all the way down to minute details of accessory work.
New Product: elitefts Brain Torch
After months of research, development, and testing, we're finally releasing an ammonia product unlike any other.
Reno Hardcore: YouTube Episode No. 1 with Chad Aichs and Jesse Anderson
"I put my time in..but I still LOVE powerlifting. It's something I'm going to do for the rest of my life."
WATCH: Coaching Session with Brandon Smitley and Purdue Barbell Club
Smitley discusses each cue and technical advice given to the young lifters, explaining how and why it is important for them to make the changes in their training while preparing for competition.
Team Elitefts Welcomes Seven New Members
Every member of this team has been meticulously chosen based on their unique talents. There's more to earning your spot than lifting big weights.
WATCH: Tarra Oravec Joins Team Elitefts
If Tarra never lifted more than her current best 1200-pound raw total at 181, she would still be one of the greatest. The scary thing? She's just starting.
WATCH: BOSS Barbell Club Training and Business Principles
The second part of this interview, Dan Green and Dave Tate share business challenges and the process of building a successful training facility.
WATCH: Dan Green and Dave Tate Discuss Powerlifting Training
From beginner to immediate to advanced, your methods must progress and become specific to your needs.
2016 Arnold Classic 212: John Meadows Prejudging Routine and Final Results
In a stacked 212 division at the 2016 Arnold Classic, John placed ninth amongst nine competitors. Watch John's individual posing routine performed at the 2016 Arnold Classic 212 and listen to IFBB pro Ken Jackson (friend and client of John's) share his thoughts on John's conditioning and stage placement minutes after prejudging. Official Final Results Scorecard
elitefts Welcomes Newest Team Member — Tarra Oravec
"Today probably comes in top 5 for one of the best days of my life."
WATCH: Anaheim Ducks Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Mark Fitzgerald
In this video interview, we take an inside look at NHL strength and conditioning from someone right at the center.
Arnold Bingo is Back — 2016 Hashtag Contest
Here's your chance to win a $100 gift card while you scope out the freaks of the expo.
WATCH: IFBB Pro Chest Day with Meadows, Jackson, and Abiad
As John enters the final weeks before the 2016 Arnold, this trio of professional bodybuilders joined Dave at the S4 Compound for a high-intensity training session. Full workout included.
WATCH: Inside Look at elitefts with Mutant on a Mission
"He's got like $10K worth of lat pull handles there. I've never seen more handles in my life."