One of the things I love most about Elitefts is the overwhelming amount of information shared on the site. At the same time, “overwhelming” isn’t always a good thing – it’s easy to get bogged down in the sheer amount of content available and miss out on some of the best stuff. So, if you’ve only got time to read a handful of articles each month, here are my recommendations (along with some quick TLDRs so you’re not wasting time on info that might be really helpful… to someone else).
Four Simple Mistakes to Avoid to Stay Injury-Free
All of Dani’s articles are gold, but this one in particular is widely applicable and easily understood. If I had to sum it up in one sentence, I’d say that Dani recommends being proactive in listening to your body, rather than reactive – but take the time to read the details, because they’re valuable.
The General Adaptation Syndrome and Its Applications for Training
GAS is an old theory that describes how bodies respond to stress. It’s been successfully applied in a wide variety of contexts, including in powerlifting programming, but it does have some shortcomings, and Jennifer does a great job of breaking down the pros and cons.
Case Study: Programming Considerations for the Injury-Prone Powerlifter
An incredibly detailed look at training two advanced lifters with a history of injury. This article is one of my favorites because it highlights to huge importance of accounting for individual differences in programming – something that most coaches fail to do.
How to Use High Reps to Get Strong(er)
I had to put in a plug for myself, right? In this latest installment of my “Bodybuilding for Powerlifting” series, I explain how valuable hypertrophy training can be, even for advanced lifters – but how it needs to be implemented carefully to really be effective.