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American Thin Press Cambered Angle Grip Bar
extra ROM, 8 shoulder-smart angled grips, and a slim 35-lb frame that clears 3×3 posts.
elitefts ss yoke bar
Reduces shoulder strain while improving strength and stability
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EliteFTS Squat Box: Perfect And Take Your Squat To The Next Level
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Protect your shoulders during heavy pressing with the elitefts Shoulder Saver™ Pads. Ideal for injury prevention and recovery.
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Arnold Classic Bingo: Over a Decade of Spotting the Unspottable in Columbus
The elitefts Arnold Classic Bingo card has been a tradition since 2010, and we're walking through every version to celebrate the 2026 card dropping today.
The Beginner Strongman Program by Matt Mills
Matt Mills (AOS, PN1, CSCS) is a strength coach and owner of Lightning Fitness, helping athletes and lifters build strength, resilience, and performance that carries over outside the gym. A long-time elitefts columnist, he shares practical coaching lessons from the trenches. Learn more at Lightning-Fitness.com.
Why You’ve Probably Never Done a Real GHR: The "Humble" Truth About Hamstring Training
The Glute Ham Raise (GHR) is an exceptional tool for building hamstring resiliency and strength in a lengthened position without the spinal loading associated with movements like stiff-leg deadlifts. By maintaining a neutral pelvic tilt and using the quads to initiate the descent like a leg extension, lifters can ensure the hamstrings take the full load while avoiding common compensation patterns from the lower back and glutes.