I’ve lost, I’ve won, and now I’m tied with adversity. I refuse to the lose the next round.
It’s easier to mask personal issues than deal with the cause of anxiety and depression. It might feel like a solution but, just as I was forced to learn, these temporary distractions lead you down a dangerous path.
Perfect circumstances are created, not found. How are you living out your words?
Don’t become so caught up in your own head that you lose objective grounding in your assessment of the world. Here’s how to properly use detachment to reach your goals.
You can choose to be a wise builder or a foolish builder. You may not notice the difference at the start, but once meet day comes, there will be no way to hide a weak foundation.
With all the energy Clint spends on being a chaotic animal in the weightroom, is he vulnerable to central nervous shutdown?
Being truly great means finding a way to help others the same way you seek to improve yourself.
Within those seconds, between with the chalk box and the bar, that’s what I’m talking about. That’s the void.
This is pain that you crave, because the load you’ve been carrying all your life is now resting on your back — and you have the power to smash it.
I lacked endurance. I had no drive. Then I found Men’s Physique. Through this I gained confidence. I gained ambition. Driven, I am.
Five reality check items for individual athletes in their struggle for sponsorship
That extra push each competitor needs doesn’t always come from the place you’d most expect it. Sometimes it comes from Iron Mike.
Training changed my life, but it was elitefts that taught me how to do it correctly. I’m a garage lifter, and I’m happy to be.
Sometimes working through adversity feels like a task you cannot possibly do on your own. Here are some ways to keep you going when things get tough.
Your career in this world of strength will only go as far as your desire to win. Lose that, and you lose any chance you ever had to succeed.
From test vials to Vicodin bottles, a handful of powerlifting champions recount their sacrifices. Was it worth it?
Fear is not something to be avoided. Do not run from one of the most powerful human sensations. Embrace it and use it to your advantage.
The expense of climbing the wrong mountain is falling back down before finding the right one. Choose wisely.
I just watched Dan Ariely’s TED conference about motivation and work and it made me think about our attitude towards other people’s reaction to powerlifting. Most of us (in fact, I would say all of us) claim we don’t give a shit.
When he spoke at The elitefts Powerlifting Experience II, Clint Darden didn’t present on squat cues or deadlift programming. He asked a more important question: Do you know why?
When weekend seminars at the S4 Compound come to a close, everyone in attendance leaves with a renewed determination for self-improvement. We have harnessed this motivation for you.
Are you using your busy schedule as an excuse for your wasted potential?
Beautiful women, so what’s your Instagram account look like? Selfie-fest? Pushing the limits of skin exposure?
The training will make you Strong(er) of body. The goal setting will help you become Strong(er) of mind.
Confidence certainly fits the generally accepted mold of the alpha male, as it should. What about confidence?
This program outline gives you the ability to insert the gym-based training, conditioning, and specialized development that addresses your individual pre-season needs.
I have my own demons to keep in line. They’re a product of my disorders and I’ve learned to accept this.
The experience of sharing success with like-minded individuals will motivate you to wake up everyday and make the most of the time you’re given.
Your treatment of others is the foundation of every relationship in your life. Are you building yours up or breaking them down?
Overcoming my life-altering issues started with taking back control by seeking a clinical explanation for what I was experiencing.
In your lifetime, you will encounter those who beat you down and those who inspire your personal development. It is your responsibility to choose who becomes the guiding voice.
How can one adequately explain the significance of the Renaissance Man that is Joe Rogan and his dynamic podcast?
It is difficult to reach the top of any sport within a hyper-competitive atmosphere. It is even more difficult with depression and sleep complications.
The clothing we wear makes a statement of our fashion, but what does it say about our character?
There are things that are right in powerlifting. There are things that are wrong in powerlifting. And then there are things that work for only you. Learn to tell them apart.
Guidance through many years of elite-level powerlifting has produced six specific lessons for platform and personal strength.
Mike Tyson, Ronda Rousey, and the 1990 UNLV Rebels—what did they have in common? They knew how to win before the match even started.
The best selling author of ‘Start with Why’ and ‘Leaders Eat Last’, Simon Sinek explains the essential qualities of leadership
My journey from hospital bed to Jim Wendler’s power rack started with one decision: to do what the doctors said I couldn’t.
In life and in strength you are given one opportunity. It is free aside from this exception: you must do something with it.
One percent can make all the difference in achieving your goals.
This is a game of win/lose. You should be too busy getting things done to worry about those who can’t finish anything. Easier said than done right? Read this to see how.
You’ve spent weeks preparing your body for the meet, don’t let your mind hold you back.
Worked well for Cain, not so well for Abel.
Let go of your past, bury old habits, and look to a brighter future.
If you are breaking PR after PR than maybe your goals are the biggest limit to your success.
Why don't you just go the safe route? Sit on the couch and think about all the things others have accomplished.
Choosing how you view the outcome, will determine if you advance in your goals.
If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge an injury.
Former Army Football Captain Mike Viti hikes 7100 kilometers to honor 7100 service members KIA in the Global War on Terror.
Why do we act like the depth of our squat is more important than the depth of our character?
You can learn the darndest things from people with hard-to-pronounce names.