Rowing with John Meadows and Missy Truscott
This was a favorite of ours back in the day. This seated prone bench is amazing for rows and all types of exercises. You will see we are using a cambered bar so we can get a little more ROM. But if you don't have a cambered bar you don't have to use one. Give […]
What does it mean to be Ms.Fitness Olympia?
Ms. Fitness Olympia is here to explain what her title even means! Missy Truscott, is telling dave about the requirements of the competition and what that means for her training regimen!
147 Days Out and Missy Truscott Looks Amazing!
Ms. Fitness Olympia Missy Truscott is 147 days out from the next Olympia and she is looking unbelivable! Check out her latest post and a little update on her routine work! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Missy T - IFBB Fitness Pro ❤️ (@ifbbmissytruscott)
RX'd Radio Ep 217: Muscle Bill and Jordan Shallow
Today we welcome back Muscle Bill to RX’D Radio to sit down with Killian Hamilton and Jordan Shallow. Former powerlifter and ongoing iron enthusiast, Muscle Bill has faced a very unique set of health challenges throughout his life that have helped him to develop a unique perspective on the world around him. Bill uses these […]
Bench Racks, Sharks, and Miss Fitness Olympia?
What do all of these things have in common? They are all in the latest video from elitefts athlete and 2020 Ms. Fitness Olympia, Missy Truscott! Take a look at what it is like getting a surprise present from us!
How to Build Up EVERY ANGLE of your Core with Loaded Carries
Sam Brown Is back at it at the S5 Compound with some great exercises for training every part of your core for better stability. Loaded carries are great for working your core. With so many variations, it's one of the best exercises to implement into your training.
What Happens When Your Gym Burns Down?
Answer? You dust off your elitefts equipment and start a new one! Check out the footage of Xpress Fitness right here in London, Ohio literally pulling out elitefts equipment from a burnt down building, and realizing that with some new pads and some cleaning, it will all be as good as new! View this […]
Strength Athlete Guide to Jumping.
Dynamic effort does not merely involve bars and bands. Dynamic effort can also means sprints, jumps, and throws. This is especially true if you are training an athletic population. What about utilizing jumping if you are a strength athlete? Is there any benefit? Check out this awesome content from elitefts columnist Nic Bronkall and see […]
How to do Back Extensions the RIGHT WAY
Sam and Alex go over the proper form needed to make the best out of a Back Extension. Sam shows not only how to do it but several variations using weights to make the most out of the exercise.
Are Powerlifting Injuries Unavoidable?
Back at it with another Table Talk clip! Dave Tate and Brian Carroll talk about whether it's actually possible to sustain no injuries through a long career of powerlifting
How to get Pain Free as a Powerlifter
The only way to get pain free and keep getting stronger? TAKE A BREAK. Dave Tate, Sam Brown, and Brian Carroll talk about the meathead mentality and how sometimes it can be your downfall!
Fix Your Squat Technique Fast
Having trouble with butt wink? Well, here's the best way to fix it instantly! Sam is gonna Take us through his way to fix form fast on the squat, even if you don't have Squat wedges (you should though).
Training Load: Not Just Weight and Reps
Nic Bronkall coming through with another awesome post on how you can improve your programming and training. Take a look and make sure you give Nic a follow! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Performance Coach & Therapist (@nic_bronkall)
Nest of Giants: Philadelphia Eagles and elitefts
The beginning of this week took Dave, John, and Nate down to NFL player and Superbowl champ, Lane Johnson's house to train with him and a few of his teammates and training partners. This is just a taste of some of the awesome footage and video you will be seeing over the next few […]
I Am Brian Carroll - elitefts.com
World record squatter, Brian Carroll talks about his history in powerlifting and the ups and downs of his career. The man who squatted 1,306 pounds tells us how he got there and what he's doing now.
Join The Movement: Conjugate U
Nate Harvey, the creator of "ConjugateU" and elitefts coach, is opening up the opportunity to join the movement and get really, really strong. Follow the link and join today! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nate Harvey (@nateharvey2450)
Nic Bronkall Talks Personal Responsibility
As always elitefts columnist Nic Bronkall has a great perspective on things and today is no different. Take a read and make sure you give him a follow. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Performance Coach & Therapist (@nic_bronkall)
Ms. Fitness Olympia Missy Truscott Shows Off Her New Bench!
Ms. Fitness Olympia 2020 and elitefts athlete Missy Truscott rounded off her elitefts home gym with an AWESOME and TOTALLY CUSTOM bench rack. Check out the full post below to see her reaction! Thank you to Missy for being a true example of what elitefts stands for and we are looking forward to seeing you […]
#55 pt. 1-3 - Health, Injuries, and Squatting 1306 with Brian Carroll
Listen to Brian's long climb to squatting 1306, plus Dave's hilarious weed adventure!
Washed-up Meathead on Trying Medical Marijuana for the First Time
Dave Sits Down and talks with Brian Carrol and Sam Brown about his experience with the devil's lettuce.
Dynamic Effort Bench Day with Dave Tate and John Meadows
This is a dynamic push workout from our brand new power-building program. This is from week one. Make sure you only do what is in this workout and don't add any sets or reps. We have it done this way for a reason as you will see. Let us know how you like this type […]
Strongest 105KG Strongman Has Been Crowned
Over the weekend, on the beautiful beaches of Tybee Island in Georgia, the strongest 231-pound strongman battled it out in the Clash On the Coast Invitational. This event was put on by Anthony Fuhrman and the Strengthlete Collective. There were some heavy hitters and some even heavier events throughout the weekend. Amazing feats of strength […]
I Am Meana Albersworth
Meana Albersworth takes us into his her life and how she began her passion of lifting. She goes through everything from how she started to what she hopes her legacy will be!
Kroc's Gym Grand Opening!
KROC’S GYM GRAND OPENING - This Saturday, May 1st from 12-5pm. If you have wanted to come check out, train at, or sign up at KROC’S GYM, this Saturday is the time to do it. We will be hosting competitions throughout the day: - a bench competition - max reps at body weight (with $100 […]
Modified Arnold Classic and Arnold Strongman September 25th?
With the way the world has been over the last year and a half, it is not surprise that events such as the Arnold Classic are tiptoeing around making too many definitive plans. That being said, the Arnold Classic and the Arnold Strongman events will be taking place on September 25th at a location […]
How to Pick the Right Deadlift Variation (RDL vs Stiff Leg)
Sam Brown goes over the difference between the Romanian and Stiff-leg deadlift. When to use them, how to do them, and why you use them!
Respecting Women in the Sport of Powerlifting with Joey Smith
Today at elitefts, Joey Smith talks about his experience with his gym and the lack of respect of women he sees in powerlifting. Joey is passionate and adomant about how important women are in the sport and how is has seen how they have actually been more hardworking and easier to train in his experience.
What Leg Drive FEELS Like in the Bench Press (5 Quick Tips)
People are always talking about leg drive, but how do you know if you're doing it right? Find out here along with 5 quick tips on how to improve your leg drive!
ME? RE? DE? Methods explained
Nic Bronkall has done us all a favor answering one of the most asked questions we get here at elitefts. What is Max effort, dynamic effort, and repetition effort? Take a look at this awesome post and make sure you bookmark it! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Performance Coach & […]
Blake Lahew Totals 2006 lbs at 181 for an ALL TIME WORLD RECORD
More records fell at the Kern 2021 when Blake Lahew totalled a tremendous 2006.2 pounds at 181 pounds, with a 749.5 lb squat, a 474 lb bench and a 782.6 lb deadlift- a mind-blowing 11.08x bodyweight total. Check out the footage here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Blake Lehew (@blake_75kg)
WATCH: Check Out J.M. Blakley's YouTube Channel!
If you haven't heard- elitefts Columnist J.M. Blakely has a YouTube Channel! If you're a fan of J.M.'s articles or videos on our channel, you won't want to miss this. Here's a message from J.M. to all you "hardgainers" who "can't gain size":
Live Podcast Announcement!
Tune in tomorrow (Wednesday, April 28th @5:45 pm Est) for a live recording of "Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast". Dave and Sam sit down with world record powerlifter and Backfitpro Practitioner Brian Carroll as we talk about his training, his injury, and answering your questions in this live event! Click the link below to […]
Small Town Gets Stronger Every Day With Family Owned Gym
The Family and Community first mentality here at Plain City Barbell is amazing! Just a community of people looking to work together with no frills, move some weight and get stronger every day!
Joey Smith Benches 810 Lbs!
Huge weekend for Joey Smith of Nebo Barbell. Joey ended up benching a MASSIVE 810 pound PR and it could not have happened for a better coach and athlete. Joey came down to the compound to train with his crew a few weeks ago and we got to sit down with him to talk about […]
Massive Lifts and All Time World Records from Kern 2021
This past weekend, the Kern 2021 took place and viewers tuned into the live stream to catch some of the strongest people in the world put on an absolute show. Some of the highlights were truly mindblowing. Sara Schiff went on to complete a 632.7 deadlift to set a new world record! Hunter Henderson sets […]
I am Joey Smith
Joey Smith, the Man who built Nebo Barbell takes us into his life and training philosophy. Watch as he goes through his highs and lows, where he gets inspiration and how he trains the lifters in his gym!
Fire Devastates Small Town Gym—How Xpress Fitness Rebuilds
Donate here! Local gym "Xpress Fitness" experienced a tragic fire that devastated their main building. Here they tell their story of how they went from no gym, to fully running again in 2 weeks with the help of their community and elitefts.
Hatfield Squats With IFBB Pro Anne Sheehan
Anne Sheehan is a master at utilizing simple means to get extraordinary results. Take note on her post about Hatfield Squats in which she controls the tempo to get the most out of the same movement. Give her a follow because she is always showcasing ways that you can get jacked and strong from a […]
Strength History With JailHouseStrong
Josh Bryant is always of a wealth of knowledge when it comes to training and getting strong. He also does an amazing job showcasing the history of strength training and the culture surrounding it. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jailhouse Strong (@jailhousestrong)
Dan Green is a Deadlift Machine
760x4 848x4 914x1 Dan Green is on another level! Check out all the content from Dan Green here at elitefts! View this post on Instagram A post shared by BOSS DAN GREEN (@dangreenpowerlifter)
Coaches Corner Episode 9- Cheat Meals, Eating Disorders, Squat Stance, N...
In episode 9 of Coaches Corner we do a live Q&A and had some great questions and conversations. We cover a variety of topics dealing with nutrition from disorders to nutrient timing. Paul of course does a wardrobe change in the middle of the show and we talk about training with exercise selection and carryover […]
Move Better, Train Smarter, & Get Stronger | Coach's Corner wit...
Sam Brown and Nic Bronkall sit down and talk about why you hurt! These two powerhouse strength and conditioning coaches will give you everything from why you're in pain to a strength coach's perspective on how to get healed.
Dave Tate "9" Simple Tips For a BIG Squat
Are you looking to get a bigger squat? If so this is the video for you. Today we are back at elitefts and Dave Tate will be flowing us along as we do our 5x5 squat workout. Dave Tate will give us tips as we go to help give us a bigger squat. I know […]
New IPF WADA Testing Hurts USAPL?
No matter what you believe when it comes to performance enhancing drugs and competitive powerlifting and sport, the fact of the matter is that a new change is on the horizon for the USAPL that could negatively impact the idea of a "drug-free" federation. Read the post below and share with us what your […]
Master the Basics with Chris Tutela
Do not allow yourself to fall into the trap of thinking that you are too good for the basics. This post by elitefts columnist Chris Tutela breaks it down and might just be the reminder you need this Monday. Read more from Chris Tutela here! View this post on […]
How To Increase Your Bench with Your Lats with Meana and Seth Albersworth
If you are benching for strength, you're going to want to know these tips. Today at elitefts, we show you how engaging your lats to stabilize and tighten your body can increase your bench exponentially. Powerlifters, bodybuilders, and lifters of all kinds should know these tips! Sponsored elitefts athlete Meana Albersworth and her husband Seth […]
How to Become 5th Set Method Certified by Swede Burns
Team elitefts member Swede Burns came into to talk about his upcoming 5th set method certification class along with his new book. With his new course, strength coaches can now become certified in 5th set method and be taught in person by Swede Burns. This method is not just for powerlifters. It's for anyone looking […]
How to Unrack a Squat Using a Monolift
Let's face it, not everyone has access to a monolift, and when you get a chance to use one you don't want to "be that guy" right? Well if you watch this you'll definitely know the ins and outs of this awesome piece of equipment
Band Tension Chart With a Deadlift Platform
One of the most asked questions we get here at elitefts is "how much band tension for x" In the grand scheme of things, it truly is not particularly important as far as you keep the band set up the same for whatever it is you are using for it. With that being said, HighSchoolStrengthCoach […]
Ben Pollack Looking Massive 15 Weeks Out
Ben Pollack is not a stranger to looking huge. That being said, the latest update photo from his coach Shelby Starnes has him looking HUGE! Take a look at the progress in the post down below! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shelby Starnes (@shelbystarnes100)
#54 pt. 1-3 - Dave Tate's Table Talk is BACK
Dave Tate's Table Talk is BACK for the 2nd season and the first episode back covers strength topics such as surgery, autoregulation, and more.
From Highland Games World Champion to 30K runner with Matt Vincent
Former Highland games world Champion Matt Vincent Sits down to talk with our very own Sam Brown, and goes over why he would ever start running! Matt certainly never thought he would be running a 30k at high altitude, but that's what he's training for now!
More Meathead Tips with Dave Tate!
Dave Tate is back at it with the washed-up meathead tips! He goes over his best tips for gym motivation while training in the elitefts compound.
Philladelphia Eagle Lane Johnson Rocking elitefts "TrainHrd" o...
Philadephia Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson jumped on ESPN's First Take yesterday morning to chat about coming back from injury and the upcoming season. Not only did Lane have a great camera presence he had a great sense of fashion rocking the elitefts "TrainHrd" tee in "cutoff sleeves" mode like a true meathead. The cool thing […]
Matt Vincent's TOP 4 Exercises for Knee Injuries
We had 2X Highland Games World Champion and entrpreneur, Matt Vincent, come out to the elitefts compound to show Sam Brown his top exercises for knee health and recovering from knee injuries.
From the Archives: Angry Coach Classic.
Another industry tirade People in the fitness industry take themselves way too f****g seriously. Most of these guys, if you read their websites and look at their Facebook posts, actually think they’re role models we should be emulating. Some of them have actually even published lifestyle and time management books. I find this very curious, […]
Kevin Durant Returns!
Last night marked the return for Kevin Durant after a 22 game hiatus due to injury. He and the Nets faced off against the New Orleans Pelicans in a dominant performance with the final score of 139-111 in favor of Durant and the Nets. Catch a full update from CBS sports here Watch Video […]
How Train Your Ass Off with Dave Tate Got Me Hired
New Director of Performance, Sam Brown, sat down to react to old footage of his experience with "Train Your Ass Off" program, and talked about how he went from training with Dave Tate, to working here at elitefts one year later.
Powerlifter Needs Analysis with Nic Bronkall
The first step with working with an athlete or client is to understand what they want to accomplish, where they currently are in that process, and figuring out the best means of attaining that goal. But what does that process look ? Enter the "Needs Analysis". This post by elitefts columnist Nic Bronkall is a […]