XPC 2018: Bryan Doberdruk Pulls 781 Pounds — Wins Again
Despite pre-competition nerves, Doberdruk walks away with the title and PR for the second year in a row at the XPC 21 Deadlift Salute (lightweight division). Check out his results.
XPC 2018: Brandon Bombs
While getting ready for his wedding and working two jobs, Brandon Smitley couldn't prepare for this meet as he had hoped. It was a tough day for Smitley but he is in good spirits and looking forward to his next meet.
XPC 2018 — JP Carroll Wins Again
JP foresaw two possible outcomes for today’s meet: total 2300 or beat Domenick Minnici to secure another win.
XPC 2018: Kirschen Wins Weight Class and Best Overall Lifter
Despite an emotional last couple weeks, Dave Kirschen was able to overcome a heavy heart and sporadic training cycle to win big at the XPC. Check out his results.
XPC 2018 — Julia Sets Three PRs
Julia Ladewski provides us pre-competition insight, her mentality during a meet and what it means to represent elitefts under the bar. Check out her XPC 2018 results.
Team elitefts Competition Schedule for 2018 XPC Powerlifting
Columbus Ohio is the place to be March 1-4. Here’s the running itinerary for elitefts competitors and coaches.
5 New elitefts Items Worth Checking Out
Check out the new line of Westside Barbell equipment, elitefts tee's and tanks and the Airex Balance Pad that is a must-have for any functional training enthusiast. Add these new items to your cart today!
2018 elitefts Sports Performance Summit Speaker Highlight: Jeremy Frey
As a long time elitefts member, here is what to expect from Jeremy Frey on March 10.
Joe Sullivan Walks Away Unharmed After Catastrophic Equipment Failure
Shit like this happens, don’t be next.
Iron Sport Gym: Where Training Reigns Supreme
Steve Pulcinella, an elitefts alumni who routinely demonstrates what it means to Live, Learn and Pass On, shares what elitefts means to him. Watch!
The Tim Tebow Foundation Hosts Night to Shine
On Friday February 9th, The Tim Tebow Foundation will host its annual Night To Shine at more than 540 churches around the world. This event allows teenagers with special needs the opportunity to enjoy a night of royalty they will never forget.
Swede Burns: Powerlifter, Coach, and Poet
Swede Burns is readying the release of his new book, a book of poems. Each poem puts forth feelings of intimacy and despair, unveiling a new layer of Swede; one the public isn’t so familiar with.
Super Bowl 2018: New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles Bring Awar...
Both Super Bowl LII teams, the New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles, do their part to bring awareness to autism both on and off the field.
The Bryant’s Release Three New Books on Amazon
Josh Bryant and his wife Jennifer have released three new books; Grapple Strong, Keto Built, and Achieve Anything: How To Set Goals For Children.
5 New elitefts Items Worth Checking Out
Each month I will be highlighting and linking to five new products available on the elitefts website, as well as releasing a list and brief summary of five books I recommend looking at on Amazon.
Bears Fire S&C Coach, Who's Qualified for the Job?
2018 elitefts Sports Performance Summit features two speakers, Tom Myslinski and Joe Kenn, who might be on a short list of candidates to fill the Chicago Bears strength coach vacancy.
Elitefts And Westside Barbell Announce Content-Sharing And Product Distr...
Two of the strength world’s leading brands join forces to broaden their reach.
New eBook by Nate Harvey Available for Purchase: ConjugateU
The Proven and Practical Guide for Using the Conjugate Method with Athletes
Georgia Southern Adds Donald Day as Assistant Football S&C Coach
No stranger to the collegiate weight room, Donald Day has earned himself a spot at Georgia Southern University as the assistant strength and conditioning coach for the Eagles football team.
Screening Date Announcement: Westside vs the World
The wait is almost over! Click here to find out where the first screenings of Westside vs the World will be held!
Introducing New elitefts Columnist Jason Brown
"elitefts stands for something more than just a site coaches can go to educate themselves or a place where you can purchase great equipment..."
How Dave Tate and elitefts Used 7,292 Pieces of Content to Outlift the C...
Enjoy this short read written by Jason Thibault from Massive Kontent to gain a better understanding of the ins and outs of our content department.
Foundations of Coaching Lifts — An NSCA Course for Teaching Lifting Tech...
This event offers step-by-step instruction on what a lift should look like, how to cue it, and how to use coaching progressions to take an athlete from never having done the lift to mastering it.
Strongman Games Masters 2017
Clint Darden is taking some of his own advice as he heads into the Strongman Games Master's event that is to take place December 16th and 17th this year in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Cyprus Strong: The State of Strongman in Cyprus
I caught up with the freshly crowned Cyprus's Strongest Man for a couple of hours to get the rundown on the void that strongman has filled in Cyprus over the past few years. Even more exciting is the direction the sport is heading as it continues to grow.
New Hampshire Highland Games with Hafþór Björnsson
Game of Thrones star and 3X Europe's Strongest Man Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson put up some impressive numbers at the New Hampshire Highland Games this past weekend.
Are You on Track?
Apple announces the release of the Series 3 Apple Watch. This may satisfy all of your Watch hopes and dreams.
Ladies Strength Training Weekend with Janae Marie Kroc
Janae Marie Kroc hosts a strength training weekend at the S4 compound, helping women build connections and improve their knowledge.
Strong(er) Business: elitefts Fitness Professional Summit
Save the date - Saturday October 21st, 2017
Introducing New elitefts Columnist Nic Bronkall
"It's an honor to be able to give back to the site and the people that have given me so much. My goal with this column is to help young strength and conditioning coaches get the information that they need to succeed when starting out."
Jujimufu Does Biceps, Deadlifts, and Backflips at S4 Compound
Instagram star and self-proclaimed “anabolic acrobat” Jujimufu does biceps, deadlifts, and backflips at the S4 compound
2017 IPF Classic Worlds Highlights
Here's a listing of a few exceptional lifters from 2017 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships.
Introducing New elitefts Coach and Columnist Jason Colley
Jason is the owner of Performance and Recovery Systems, where he works with clients as a Soft Tissue Therapist and Active Release Therapist. "I consider being part of the team both a privilege and, most certainly, a dream come true.”
Introducing New elitefts Columnist Matt Mills
"I competed in my first powerlifting meet after reading an article on elitefts that gave me the motivation I needed to be better."
Ben Pollack Wins Overall Lightweight Class at CETC US Open Powerlifting ...
It was an impressive performance with Team elitefts (coaches, athletes, and columnists) at this weekend's US Open. Here are the results!
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 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
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.
Coming Soon - Mark Dugdale UGSS Event
Mark wants to know what YOU would like him to speak about in his Special Presentation! Please take a few seconds to let us know....
Five Second Rule or Five Second Myth?
Five second rule or five second myth? What does lab testing say about contamination of food after dropping it on the ground for five seconds?
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.
5 Items for a Stressed Out Physical Therapy Student
If Santa doesn’t bring me any of these things, I’ll be the weak hunchback PT with back problems that can’t find a job.
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.
Spot Tots & Spot Minis
The Spot Athletics is offering a new program for children 18 months - 7 years old. This program is designed to help build special skills and confidence in your "tots and minis."
Apply Today — Sports and Fitness Journalism Internship at elitefts.com
Now's your opportunity to help educate the strongest athletes around the world.
Are You Sitting Too Much?
Even with exercise, sitting too much can cause adverse long-term health effects.
Mark Watts on The Impact Show
Mark Watts does an interview on the podcast: The Impact Show. The takeaways are more than what you would expect.
10 Best Christmas Gifts for the Old Guy Who Still Wants to Lift and Get ...
I know a lot of EliteFTS.com readers fall into this category and being one myself I have some insight into this category.
UGSS Featuring John Meadows — Presentation Highlights
With John Meadows, I was able to use his key points to relate to my life. Whereas with Jim Wendler, I was able to connect with his speech through my brother.
