Five Things the Average Athlete Program is Lacking
Many programs that are geared toward the team sport athlete are missing these five crucial concepts.
Training with Purpose: Correlation and Causation
In training, is there really a clear-cut cause for any outcome?
Managing the Training Process: Practical Considerations for Coaches
While strength and conditioning coaches need to keep their athletes in proper shape throughout the year, they must also be conscious and realistic about their players' needs.
The Big Seminar: Matt Rhodes, Part 4
In this segment from the "Big Seminar 2" Matt Rhodes covers how a team's strength and conditioning program should change during the in-season.
Joe DeFranco Talks About the Tsunami Bar
Joe DeFranco was kind enough to share some info on how his athletes have been using the Tsunami Bar™ at DeFranco's Gym.
Using Powerlifting to Heal
Proper lifting technique is not only important in the gym, but it should also be applied to everyday life.
No Bullsh*t: Ain’t It Sweet to Be Elite
The sweet and sour of the NBS Fitness powerlifting team's first meet.
Goals, Weight Loss, and Motivation
So why aren't you achieving your goals? Maybe you can tell me the answer, but no matter what your answer is, it is always the same answer.
Monster Garage Gym: Hook Grip 101...It's a Love-Hate Relationship
You will love the pulling power you get with it; however, you will hate how unpleasant it is.
My elitefts™ 2x2 Rack and Why I Love It!
I could not compete at this level or train as hard as I’d like without my elitefts™ 2x2 rack.
A Lion in Iron: What Are You Afraid Of?
Fear is much like failure. Everyone experiences it, but it’s your attitude towards it that makes all the difference.
The Big Seminar: Matt Rhodes, Part 3
In this excerpt from Matt Rhode's speech at TPS's the Big Seminar 2, Matt gives an overview of his summer football strength and conditioning protocol.
Strong Mind: Thinking Right
Your thoughts may be the only thing holding you back—nothing and no one else.
Bringing Speed and Strength to a High School Baseball Program
It doesn’t take state-of-the-art equipment or additional practice time to build better athletes.
elitefts™ Roundtable: Programs & Programming
At this year's UGSS, many elitefts™ team members gathered together to discuss the particulars of proper programming.
Kentucky Strong: 1,100+ Calorie Protein Shakes
Introducing three shakes to help you pack on the pounds...and save a little room in your stomach for those 10 other meals.
Turn Up the Volume: The Issue of Sustainable, High Volume, Powerlifting ...
Think you ready for high volume training? Here are a few things you should consider.
Knowledge and Nonsense: Your Taste Preference Trumps All
If you are going to adhere to a diet for the long haul, you'd better incorporate foods you like. Here's why.
Ten Exercises for the Lacrosse Athlete
As with any sport, lacrosse athletes need specific exercises that offer carryover to their time on the field.
Training with Purpose: Some Thoughts
Truth: Sometimes hard work isn't enough, and success can't be made from copying and pasting what someone else did.
Iron Insights: I Need a Doctor
Instead of reaching for those antibiotics, you might want to give this a try.
Training for "Hard-Court" Success
Basketball is a sport that presents the strength and conditioning coach with some daunting challenges.
By the Coach for the Coach: The Ladies Take Over
The strength and conditioning industry—from a woman's point of view.
Clash of the Movement Titans
Active/Dynamic Warm Up Versus Functional Movement Screen...Which is best?
Beast Reality: The Bipolar Beast, Part 1
Let's face it. Owning a gym certainly has it's highs and lows.
One on One with Mick Manley
It's been a rough year for Mick, but in true Manley fashion, he chose to learn from the experience and grow as both a person and an athlete.
No Bullsh*t: The Good and Bad Side of Training
They may not always great, but they are the guaranteed aspects of training.
Strong(er): No Minimum Age Required
Pure hard work does pay off, and most of the time, it can trump talent.
Monster Garage Gym: It Is Not If, But When
At some point in your career as a powerlifter, you will be injured. How will you respond?
The Freakshow: Relentless
For the first time in a long time, I was pain free and felt strong at the same time.
A Lion in Iron: There Can Be Only One!
We are not all immortals and this is not a quickening, so why has everyone drawn their swords?
Reno Hardcore: I Am Your Training Partner, Not Your Mother
Your partners are not your personal cheering section or your therapists. You are a team working together to get insanely strong.
Ain't No Thing But a Chicken Wing!
I hear that phrase tossed around all the time whether the sport in question is powerlifting, strongman, Olympic lifting, bodybuilding, or the luge.
Low Carb Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Pudding
This dessert is all that is chocolatey goodness...without the sugar buzz and immediate crash. Plus, it packs a protein punch!
Strong Mind: Park It
The greatest accomplishments come from a singularly focused mind and extreme determination.
Iron Subculture Podcast: The Best Lifts of 2012
Eric Maroscher, Joey Smith and Brian Carroll give me their picks and we discuss them in detail.
Why Every Training System Sucks But Mine
Bashing other programs to promote yours...how very noble...
Science and Practice: A Response to Glassman
Is Glassman correct? Is there no need for science in programming?
Kentucky Strong: Five Exercises to Build Your Deadlift
Chase added 100 pounds to his deadlift in less than a year. If you're looking to increase your pull, try these exercises.
Knowledge and Nonsense: FAQ About MMA Conditioning
Jamie Hale addresses these frequently asked questions concerning MMA training.
The Rehab Guy: Q&A
He's back! You’ve got questions? He’s got the answers to get you back under the bar.
Training with Purpose
One Size Does Not Fit All, Part 2: Utilizing a System of Qualification for American Football
Five Ways to Fix Your Deadlift Today
These tips will hone your technique and allow you to perform the deadlift safely.
Pimpin' with Kirschen
Steve Colescott, Senior Content Director of elitefts™, was able to snag an exclusive interview with the one and only Dave Kirschen. Watch out for his swag.
Hoss's Project Jonah, Part 2
One of the largest challenges with training my son, Jonah, is his diet.
