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After finally catching up with everything from being away this weekend (ha ha ha yeah right). I’m getting to process everything that happened this weekend. For those that may not know, I had a very special thing happen. I was awarded a Team Elitefts athlete’s Sponsorship. I met qualifications I would have never even known about, if it weren’t for this sponsorship. When it came up I decided to take a look. This was shortly after taking a trip up to see Dave, Traci and train with the team at the compound. I was humbled enough by that. And that was at the darkest time of my lifting career. I had been hurt and took time off. I wasn’t sure if I was cut out for this. So, I decided to take a look on @openpowerlifting and low and behold, my open ranking for the 181 class was 27 in 2018. I JUST made it! So, I applied. I’m not even sure Dave knew I applied or not when I was explaining to him how in my recovery from alcoholism, I learned that in order to stay sober, you HAVE to help someone else. This relates to Elitefts code of live, learn, pass on. It’s what drew me to Dave, the company and powerlifting. Because I chose to live, instead of continue to drink myself into prison and or death, I was able to accomplish some pretty cool things. On my 90th day sober, I earned my IFBB Pro card (Dave you were right. I got my Challenger on day 60). Now, here I am a part of a team that’s a part of a company that I love and respect. A company that would ALWAYS have my loyalty, regardless of this sponsorship. I have learned a lot. I’m still learning and hopefully always will. I look forward to passing on, any way that I can. I pray daily for God to “use me.” I want to be a contributor to something other than myself. Maybe this will be the PLATFORM for me to do that. Thank you @mountaindog1 for making me so strong and introducing me. Thank you to everyone who supported me, sent Dave messages and thank everyone for the warm welcome!! #elitefts #teamelitefts #strongher #livelearnpasson #anneville @elitefts @elitefts.uk @openpowerlifting @underthebar @notunderthebar

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The legend @jimwendler deep in conversation at #SSTSS19

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This past weekend trip to the @elitefts seminar was more than what I expected. I can’t thank mom and dad... I mean @ant_toe & @julia.ant_toe enough for everything they helped out with! Thanks @woodyg_96 for dropping and picking me up at the exit and as well as @bwscott89 for stoping and letting me catch a ride up to Ohio and back with him. I paid him back with Rice crispy treats and McDonald’s so it was an even trade pretty much. I learned a lot and left with some more toys in my tool box for sure. From coach’s aspect, an athlete’s aspect, and from a business aspect I left with my eyes refreshed and opened. I’m excited about implementing some of these new ideas to help my clients as well as my self I had the opportunity to rub elbows with some of the best in the business, as well as get to train with some of them! Some of these people I have looked up and kept up with for years! Also meet some of my northern #mohawkmethod teammates. Even tho @yoshimonk3310 & @_andrewochoa___ are Yankees they are nice people, I reckon To actually go and see what the brand represents in person, was an amazing thing. Dave Tate cares so much about the members of his team as well as everyone else who attended. He truly lives by the principals Live, learn, & pass on. Thank you for everything @underthebar

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This past weekend trip to the @elitefts seminar was more than what I expected. I can’t thank mom and dad... I mean @ant_toe & @julia.ant_toe enough for everything they helped out with! Thanks @woodyg_96 for dropping and picking me up at the exit and as well as @bwscott89 for stoping and letting me catch a ride up to Ohio and back with him. I paid him back with Rice crispy treats and McDonald’s so it was an even trade pretty much. I learned a lot and left with some more toys in my tool box for sure. From coach’s aspect, an athlete’s aspect, and from a business aspect I left with my eyes refreshed and opened. I’m excited about implementing some of these new ideas to help my clients as well as my self I had the opportunity to rub elbows with some of the best in the business, as well as get to train with some of them! Some of these people I have looked up and kept up with for years! Also meet some of my northern #mohawkmethod teammates. Even tho @yoshimonk3310 & @_andrewochoa___ are Yankees they are nice people, I reckon To actually go and see what the brand represents in person, was an amazing thing. Dave Tate cares so much about the members of his team as well as everyone else who attended. He truly lives by the principals Live, learn, & pass on. Thank you for everything @underthebar A post shared by Scottie Alexander (@swole_kid) on

 

 

 

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Beyond excited and honored to be a part of @elitefts!! This company opened my eyes to strength training and the powerlifting community and over the years I’ve learned so much from their website and team members and I’m looking forward to paying it all back not only to them but to everyone who will read my stuff. This is the only sponsorship I’ve ever wanted and I don’t think I’ve stopped smiling since they brought me on. Thank you @underthebar and the team for giving me this opportunity!! Posted @withrepost • @elitefts Elitefts is proud to announce the addition of Tony Montgomery to our team of athletes. A former Marine, Tony has a broad athletic background which spans competition in strongman, Crossfit, bodybuilding, powerlifting, and endurance racing. Tony’s career in powerlifting includes a 2000 pound total in the 242 weight class. Tony has extensive experience coaching athletes to high levels of performance and has contributed to continued growth of the lifting world in a variety of ways including podcast production. Elitefts warmly welcomes Tony’s voice to our team. A post shared by Tony Montgomery Jr (@tonymontgomeryjr) on

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DEFICIT DEADS: These are a great tool no doubt. One of the biggest mistakes I see in deficit deadlifting is that people don't adjust with the increased height they are standing on. As seen here, we are pulling SUMO from about 1.5" deficit. I adjusted my stance in a little closer than my normal sumo to make up for the increased ROM. I also had to start with the bar slightly away from my shins and make sure my hips stayed a hair higher. Don't confuse a deficit pull for needing to drop your hips lower. If I tried to get my chest "vertical" and sit lower I'd lose all power. Make the right adjustments when pulling from a deficit. If you're unsure, take some video and send them to me... Be happy to help. 295x1 at the @elitefts S5 compound. #teamelitefts #livelearnpasson @ant_toe Programming also available.

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Super enthusiastic about the upper back and how it can cause all types of shoulder pain.

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