My goal was to safely train for the maximum strength a kettlebell could offer. Here’s how I improved grip, cardiovascular fitness, and GPP pain-free.
Jimmy Kolb is a drug-free, equipped bench specialist—the first and only person to bench 1200 and 1300 pounds and hold 11 competitive 1000+ pound benches in the last two years.
Use your fleeting meet prep time wisely, as Azrael, the killer of training time, will be coming for you…
Nate Harvey, MS, CSCS, is elitefts’ executive equipment specialist. Learn more about equipment at elitefts and his book Conjugate U!
The Battle Axe Gym has been home to world-class strength athletes, SOF, first responders, and several state and national champions in powerlifting and strongman since 2012.
Although Anthony is a mutil-ply lifter, Anthony holds the single-ply world record squat (1036.2 @258) for the 275s.
Let’s boil down program design for the tactical athlete into five main categories: peak sustainability, stress management, [click for more].
Maintain strength and fullness with this program as you deplete your dietary stores to reach low levels of bodyfat.
Most lifters will have one if not two, main issues when they squat: pitching forward and tightness. What does this bar help fix?
The three-day-a-week full body program is the most productive in team sports preparation. Here’s what we’re doing for 2023!
Trevor has coached over 25 all-time world records with eight separate athletes: Dallas Norris, Jenn Rotsinger, Ashley Garcia, Phil Herndon, Jordan Wong, Stacy “Bama” Burr, and Danny Misencik.
Before we push into a brand new year, let’s reflect. Here’s the best of the best from 2022. Enjoy!
Together for the holidays, let’s see what ridiculousness these guys are up to.
If getting under the bar is the end goal post-injury, here’s what NOT to do. By knowing the wrong approach, it’s easier to grasp what’s right.
Powerlifting is a mess, and sometimes we wonder why we even bother. Yet, it’s given me a tremendous mentor and unexplainable gifts.
Naomi and Tom Sheppard discuss training and intensification methods that work: eccentrics, isometrics, concentrics, and more!
Amber serves our country, is a badass on the platform, and is an advocate for women in the sport. Learn more!
We NEED to make sure we are nailing down the basics. This is low-hanging fruit that everyone should be doing, regardless of whether you experience bloating!
How can we make rugby players perform better in a very short period of time without a negative impact?
Seth and Meana co-own Activated Performance, where their goal is to elevate the standard of powerlifting coaching and education.
Brandon currently holds the all-time world record squat in the 132-pound weight class, with a 567-pound squat.
Number one in your hearts, John Haack sits down with Dave in the 156th episode of Table Talk.
The holidays equate to roughly 12 meals. If you can’t handle 12 meals and instead turn into a slob overnight…
Shawn Frankl is the first to squat over 5X his body weight, squatting 1055 pounds at 198. Learn how Rick Hussey’s influence shaped Shawn.
The creator of 5/3/1, let’s see what Jim is up to this month and how his high school football team did this past season.
Tom’s life goal is to crack open a beer with every one of his followers. Let’s get stupid.
Your best progress will usually be found outside your comfort zone or by doing something you haven’t done before.
Two catchwords that continue to make me shake my head are overtraining and deload. The end goal is a balance between training and recovery.
It’s up to us as coaches to stay relevant and be open to changing methods to meet the demands of the changing generations.
It’s interesting seeing a quad-dominant athlete squat 400 pounds but struggle to squat off a box with 135.
Only 30 episodes later, Dave is now a 5x World Powerlifting Champion! Listen about his training prep and what he’s preparing for next.
Cory worked as an underground coal miner to save money for college until he opened his first gym at 20. Co-founder of Musclepharm, where’s he now?
Although this may look super confusing initially, I promise that if you can do some simple math, you can make the APRE system work.
The basis of the program is conjugate periodization, with some scheduled deloads and a reverse band peaking schedule from Brian Carroll’s 10/20/Life.
Strong supporters and longtime customers of elitefts, learn more about their story as competitors and business owners.
You can master all of these variables: gear fit, gear sponsors, travel, and weight. But If not, they’ll ruin an entire training cycle.
Blaine Sumner is an IPF Powerlifting World Champion and currently holds the most Open World Records in Powerlifting.
This is a fun one where I relate viscoelasticity to training stimuli in a way you’ll understand to fix your shitty pecs…
If you have an equal love for bodybuilding and powerlifting with a goal to become bigger and stronger, this program is for YOU.
Learn more about Mike, his competitive background in football and bodybuilding as an IFBB pro, training methods, injuries, and more!
Trevor is a coach for Renaissance Periodization and specializes in diets and training plans. He’s totaled elite in multiply and raw divisions.
After all, a black belt is a white belt who never quit. Beyond genetics and character, what do you have on the inside that keeps you going?
Teddy is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, strongly influenced by his extensive background in strength and conditioning (stops with Buddy Morris) and powerlifting.
Where do you turn for answers to continue to make progress? Beyond elitefts, are you using an online coach, a club, or consultations?
Why do people give up after only a few years? Sticking to a plan for only four weeks? Always looking for motivation? Training too easy…
As a powerlifter, I jumped higher than two athletes that jump constantly for their sport. Here’s why with an 8-week program to increase YOUR vertical.
Joe’s “gym blueprint” is now the industry standard, and DeFranco’s is a globally recognized brand.
This piece of the puzzle is what sets tactical strength and conditioning apart from its athletic counterparts.
In a recent elitefts poll, 88% of lifters responded that they train alone. I used to train alone (when I was weak). Then I found a team and turned elite.
His not-so-secret deadlift tricks and personal tips for fixing those bad habits. Insight from the man himself, Dave Tate.
Skip was one of the early pioneers of online contest prep (2001) when bodybuilding message boards were still in their infancy.
What do you believe you need more of in your training? More rotation? Is the low back super cranky? Pick 1-2 exercises and get started.
Eccentrics and Isometrics are for BUILDING, while Concentrics are for TRANSFERRING. How do you program them all?
A rack squat and a monolift squat are two different beasts. I totally underestimated the brutality of the walkout…
Steve Goggins has competed in powerlifting for over 25 years and was the first powerlifter to squat 1100 pounds.
Consider where YOU lack focus. These things are widespread knowledge, nothing ground-breaking but surprisingly not prioritized correctly.