Deadlifts, Chains, and Good Mornings
Once again, Jennifer Petrosino is ready and willing to help answer your questions.
Your Questions Answered, Part 5
In this episode, Dave shares a few tips for those preparing for their first meet.
Don't Shake the Weights!
Always try to stay inside of yourself and learn where that power is stored. Most importantly, learn how to call upon it when the time comes.
You Ask, We Answer (Round 1, Part 4)
You are just coming off an injury, and you are eager to get back to those heavy weights. Is it too soon?
Good Mornings: Understanding a Great Exercise
As one of the most effective lifts you can do for total muscular development, it is important to know how to do it right.
Hoss’s Project Jonah, Part I
Scott Cartwright has taken on an epic challenge: training his son Jonah. And you get to watch it all unfold.
Introduction: The Effect of Performance Enhancing Drug Use in Sports on ...
Whether it be for moral reasons or their dangerous side effects, the use of performance enhancing drugs (PEDs) in sports is considered by many to be a problem.
Your Questions Answered, Part 3
In this episode, Dave discusses his impressions of several familiar names he has met through the Iron Game.
Banned Fitness Phrases for 2013
Okay, so maybe they're not banned... but they, like, totally should be. You know, brah?
Your Questions Answered, Part 2
In this episode, Dave discusses the role his injuries are playing in his training.
Training or 'Working Out?'
Weight training is not a low skill activity and should not be confused with simply "working out."
Your Questions Answered, Part 1
Dave Tate answers the first reader question in the new series, Your Questions Answered.
The Little Things Add Up
Sometimes it's the little things that can push us from great to greater. See if these small tricks help you.
The Cube Method: Yeah or Nay?
Jennifer Petrosino takes an outside look at this four-day block rotation program.
Training Economy: More than Lifting
If you are hurting for both time and equipment, learning to adapt and make the most of your training program is paramount.
Beginning a New Dance
One dance may be ending, but it's the memories and the dance ahead that brings comfort and hope.
Iron Insights: Diddy’s Kong Quest
In early January 2010, the decision to prepare for a figure show came forth... and Sheena Leedham accepted the challenge.
Being Human, Part III: Pygmy Speed
Their running technique wasn't based on maximum oxygen uptake, the African pygmies focused solely on efficiency.
Under the Bar: How You Are Being Baited.
Dave discusses the logic behind product promotions and business rankings.
How to Use Finishers for Serious Results
Workout finishers have been a popular addition to the training world in the last year and for good reason.
Dips Done Right
Do these correctly and you will see the chiseled results in your chest and triceps... as well as a stronger pressing power.
Keep it simple- Eat Clean and Push Protein
Whether you are looking to gain weight, lose weight, or lean-out... a pure and simple diet is your best choice.
On Failure
Your attitude and approach to life will determine your successes and failures... and what you learn from them.
Reno Hardcore: Dynamic Training
It's an essential aspect of any great strength training routine. But are you doing it correctly?
Training with Eccentrics
If you want to get stronger, perhaps you should incorporate more eccentric training in your routine.
Hitting Goals in the New Year
Are your goals realistic and attainable? Murph recently gave his advice to this Q&A post.
A Magical Day
Days that go right may be few and far between, but when you have one like this... it's just badass.
The Most Impressive Display of Grit
Mental toughness is almost as important as physical strength when it comes to breaking through barriers and fears. And these young men have what it takes.
Jeremy Frey on Block Training for Powerlifting (Part 5)
The final installment of Jeremy Frey's Block Periodization for Powerlifting presentation.
Specialized Training Programs for Children with Disabilities
It's an area that is in dire need of attention; however, basic programming knowledge will not suffice. If you want to help children with disabilities, specialized knowledge and insight must first be gained.
Dave Tate Speaks at CrossFit HQ
They wanted to learn more about powerlifting... so they called in Dave Tate, of course.
Five Tips to Make You (or That Have Made Me) a Better Coach
You want your athletes to grow and advance their skills... why shouldn't you as well?
Developing Extraordinary Resolve
You do not have to wait for the New Year to develop extraordinary resolve, but if the calendar is a useful reminder, use it to your advantage.
Develop Speed with the Tear Regime
With this method, speed won't only be admired and pursued...it will be attained.
Jeremy Frey on Block Training for Powerlifting (Part 4)
Frey continues his block periodization for powerlifting tutorial.
My Experience with Strength Training in the Military (Part 2)
Jesse Pierce competed in his first powerlifting meet. However, as a soldier, the real task was waiting for him after he stepped off the platform.
Weaker Than my Wife: Gym Idiots
You're not the only one who has to suffer through it. Marshall Johnson has experienced his own commercial gym woes.
Jeremy Frey on Block Training for Powerlifting (Part 3)
Frey continues his block periodization for powerlifting tutorial.
Making the Transition
Personal training and strength and conditioning coaching... the two require a very different mindset and approach to programming.
Locking Out a Deadlift
If you want to deadlift a lot, you have to deadlift a lot... and discover your weaknesses.
It's the Littlest Things That Can Make the Biggest Difference
When it comes to competition, you want to make sure everything is in order—even the tiniest things. As Eric Maroscher points out, one thing is definitely key.
Jeremy Frey on Block Training for Powerlifting (Part 2)
Frey continues his discussion on how to apply block periodization to powerlifting.
elitefts™ Crossword Puzzle
A mental puzzle to test your knowledge of the lifters, products and training methods that are a regular part of the elitefts™ culture.
By the Coach for the Coach: Stronger Than the Sum of Our Parts
Todd Hamer interviews former professional boxer, Joe Divosevic.
Getting Children with Special Needs Excited to Exercise
Getting kids to exercise is never the easiest of tasks, especially when working with those who need a little more attention. However, it's all about finding what brings them joy.
Jeremy Frey on Block Training for Powerlifting (Part 1)
Frey goes into detail on how to apply block periodization to get the most out of your training.
Overcoming Genetics
Not everyone is born with the natural ability and physique to be a powerlifter. However, if your are not one of the blessed, it doesn't mean you can't be.
