Snatch Grip Deadlift from Mats
Snatch Grip Deadlifts from Mats to increase ROM for starting strength and upper back activation
Cambered Bar Bent-Over Box Squats with Chains
Elitefts™ Advisor Matt Wenning performs cambered bar bent over box squats with chains
Incline Press with Shoulder Saver Bar & Chains - Contrast Set
Contrast Set using the Elitefts™Shoulder Saver Bar Incline Press with Chains
Deficit Deadlift off a 3" Block
Elitefts™Lifter Steve Goggins performing Deficit Deadlifts off a 3″ block
Seated Hammer Curl with Chains
EliteFTS Columnist Sheena Leedham performing seated hammer curls with chains
Upright Row with Rope & Kettlebell Grip Variations
Set of upright rows with rope handle attached to a kettlebell. First half of the set with overhand grip and second with underhand grip
Log Clean & Press Variation (re-lap)
EliteFTS Log Clean & Press Combination: 1st Rep from floor, 2nd rep re-lapped
Incline Press with Shoulder Saver Bar
Mountain Dog Diet and Training Founder John Meadows performing a set of Incline presses using the Elitefts™ Shoulder Saver Bar
Dumbbell Bench Press - 2 half reps + a full rep w/ rotation
Mountain Dog Style Dumbbell Bench Press with 2 half reps followed by a full rep with rotaion
Lying Leg Curls - Strip Set with Partials
Elitefts.com Advisor & Mountain Dog Diet & Training founder John Meadows performs an extended set of lying leg curls
Triceps Extensions with Chains
Elitefts™ chains being used by Mountain Dog Diet and Training Founder John Meadows
Seated Lateral Raise With Chains
Mountain Dog Diet and Training Founder John Meadows preforming side raises with Elitefts™ chains.
Barbell Chain Push-Ups (Strip Set + "Up the Rack Sets)
Barbell Chain Push-Ups with Chains performed on a Cambered Bar in the Rack
Lying Leg Curl Strip Set with Partials
Jennica Kidd performs a strip set of leg curls with partials at the end
Yoke Bar Box Squat with Chains (Strip Set)
Dave Tate performs a strip set of Yoke Bar Box Squats with Chains
Mountain Dog Training Lower Body Tri-Set
John Meadows performs a Tri-Set for Legs with extensions, hack squats, and presses
Muscle Mace Push Downs
Elitefts.com Founder Dave Tate demonstrates how to us the Elitefts muscle mace for triceps pushdowns.
One Arm Lying Tricep Extension with Muscle Mace & Chains
Elitefts.com Founder Dave Tate demonstrates how to us the Elitefts muscle mace with chain extensions
Standing Abs with Straps
EliteFTS Team Member and Iron Sport Gym Owner, Steve Pulcinella demonstrates the Standing Ab Exercises
One Arm Deadlift
Elitefts.com Inc Advisor and The Spot Athletics owner JL Holdsworth One Arm Deadlift with 315lbs
Dynamic Bench Press with Bands & Chains (Set-Up)
Elitefts Team Member Clint Darden demonstrates the EZ Squat & Bench Strap Loader set-up
Close Grip Bench Press with Shoulder Saver Bar
Dave Tate performs Close Grip Bench Press cluster set with the EliteFTS Shoulder Saver Bar
Dimel Deadlifts
This exercise helped Matt Dimel increase his squat from the mid-800’s to over 1000 pounds in a two-year period.
Fat Bar DD Handle Pull Ups
Once again, utilizing grip work during the workout, not only at the end, allows athletes to develop grip strength endurance while also performing pulling movements.
Long Spud Strap Ab Pulldown
This exercise, like most sporting activities, is done standing which all of the “sport specific” guys will love.
Abdominal Fall Out with Blast Straps
Begin this exercise in the same position as the suspended push-up.
Lateral Resistance Band Walks w/ Agility Ladder
Elitefts coach Julia Ladewski performs lateral resistance band hand walks through an agility ladder. Make sure you go both directions.
Bent Over DB Row
Using a bench to stabilize yourself, grasp the dumbbell and pull it towards your lower pec.
Reverse Band Bench Toss
I’ve seen bench press throws prescribed by several coaches over the years, but personally I never liked the idea of tossing a barbell up in the air and catching it.
