WATCH: Reconsider Bands as Your Strength Warm-up
Are you really utilizing your muscles at their maximum strength?
10 Training Mistakes to Avoid
Here are some simple mistakes to avoid that will allow you to put yourself in the best position to train pain-free for life, perform like a stud, and look good naked.
What If No One Was Watching?
One might act a certain way at a concert Saturday night but act entirely different at church Sunday morning... and of course, one might lift a certain way for the sake of Instafamousness and socialookatmedia versus how they should lift and train for the pending meet or competition.
Max Effort Modifications for Lifters with Anxiety and/or Depression
Many lifters with anxiety and/or depression find that during or following max effort, their mental health symptoms worsen, and/or their sleep quality and recovery suffer dramatically. These three modifications to max effort work may prevent or lessen some of these issues.
WATCH: John Meadows and The Muscle Doc Train Back and Chest
John Meadows was interested in the things Jordan Shallow discussed in podcasts and IG posts, so he reached out to him with the intention to "steal" some of Jordan's ideas. Well, that didn't go as planned. Don’t waste an opportunity to steal this workout from elitefts. Not that it’s stealing; you have our permission.
What To Do When You Are Stuck
If your lifts are stagnating, it's time to think and look outside of the box.
Making the Max Effort Easy
There are a ton of questions on how to work up to a 1RM on max effort day. While many lifters don’t use percentages, it certainly makes it easier on coaches and novices on how to pick attempts. Since many people who are new to doing these movements are not familiar with their maxes, use the following to help guide you.
WATCH: Training Frequency Considerations for Strength Sports
Keep in mind the training frequencies listed here can still vary a lot depending on the person. These are just numbers to keep in mind as you figure out the best frequency for you!
Competition Report: Brute Strength Gym’s Spartacus Strongman
This competition was preceded by my dad's unexpected death, a delay in his death certificate, and burying him the Monday before my wedding. It's been a tough year, and my training and diet reflected that. Still, I did pretty well all things considered.
The Running Shoe Caste System
"Buy nice; don't buy twice." That saying might apply to elitefts equipment, but it might also apply to running shoes when it comes to doing cardio... Any suggestions for replacing a 27-year-old pair of sneakers?
The Most Important Training Article You Will Read This Year
elitefts has a strong focus on the freedom of education — so strong that we're willing to invest in all of the content we provide for you. For 20 years, the strength of this value has enabled us to earn your trust, and therefore, produce more content.
How Strength and Speed Training Can Help Build Your Aerobic Capacity
Strength and speed training positively influenced my client's Ironman competition outcome, an event that is very aerobic- and lactic power-based, but why? Let's take a closer look at energy systems as a whole to find out.
The Vault: Do the Stuff You Suck At
Do you ever wonder where your weak points come from? What to learn how to overcome them? This FREE resource is for you...
Personal Training Through Pregnancy
I've trained around 10 women during their pregnancies, and my keys to success have been keeping open communication and making sure I'm setting a good movement and pace with my clients.
WATCH: Cut Your Training Time in Half
In one way or another, we’re all working against a clock. If you want to shave time off your training day, invest in these office supplies.
A Question of Strength
Sixteen questions covering the basics (and often neglected) beginning with bench press templates to dimel deadlifts.
My Indicators
My key indicators (as well as yours) take time to know and develop. They also will change over time, so always be on the lookout and always monitor your training.
Deadlift Fundamentals — The Difference Between Failure and Lockout
These elite lifters share some fundamental characteristics at the start of their deadlifts—hips high, arm length maximized, shins very close to the bar, and torsos not vertical.
REGISTER NOW: April 30th Training Camp with JL Holdsworth, Swede Burns, ...
You will have the opportunity to learn about any topic in strength training you choose, from execution of the main lifts all the way down to minute details of accessory work.
THREE DAYS LEFT — Win 12 Weeks of Free Online Training from Team Elitefts
Participating coaches include; Swede Burns, Clint Darden, Julia Ladewski, Brandon Smitley, Joe Schillero, Ken Skip Hill, Zach Gallmann, Matt Ladewski, Shane Church, David Allen, Casey Williams, Dani Overcash, David Kirschen, Sheri Whethem, Ken Whethem.
How To Increase Your 225-Pound Bench for Reps Test
Here are 23 tips to master the most famous NFL Combine challenge,
WATCH: Table Talk — Can You Build the Deadlift Without Deadlifting?
A lot of people disagree about how often you should deadlift in the gym, if at all. For 13 years of competing, this is how I trained my deadlift.
Grip, Masochism, and Asphalt: Training During Travel Season
My son baseball's schedule has kept me away from the gym and forced me to come up with creative ways to keep training.
Best Program Alterations To Make When Your Training Hits a Roadblock
You inevitably need to change up what you’re doing after stalled progress. What do you change? How do you go about deciding what to keep and what to remove?
Recovery Work for Increased Growth and Performance
When your progress slows and your body breaks down beyond repair, it's time to reexamine your recovery and restoration protocol. Is it doing what it should?
The Definitive Guide to the Board Press
We are certain this article and embedded videos will not hit every sports and news outlet online, but at least you will LEARN HOW TO F**CKING BOARD PRESS! We have no idea what caused the recent train wreck, but can offer one solution by reposting an article from six years ago.
WATCH: Clint Darden Coaches How to Shave Seconds Off the Farmer's Walk
These simple pick and acceleration adjustments will give you the edge you need during the initial seconds of the farmer's carry.
Strength Development for the Casual Male Lifter
For our readers not looking to the take platform or the stage, this program delivers only what you need to become a stronger, leaner version of yourself.
Mythbusters 101: Don't Fall for These Fallacies
Bad information is passed from lifter to lifter, website to website. Let's end the charade.
4 Ways to Test Your Grit in the Weightroom
If you can survive these challenges it will be good for...but it won't feel that way.
Pre-Season Training for the Part-Time Athlete
This program outline gives you the ability to insert the gym-based training, conditioning, and specialized development that addresses your individual pre-season needs.
WATCH: How Are You Teaching the Squat?
Mark Watts visits JL Holdsworth and his staff at The Spot Athletics to discuss instruction of the squat and how to create proficiency in an untrained population.
Harry Selkow's Prowler® Training Progression
If you've been bitten by the beast and contracted the prowler flu, this program is your antidote.
Is Getting Strong as Simple as Wiggling Your Toes?
You've received a lot of lifting cues in your life, but I guarantee you've never heard this one.
Raw Powerlifting Program, Building The Core Lifts
Team elitefts™ coach Clint Darden drops a solid Raw Powerlifting Program he has used with many of his clients.
3 Ways to Really Build Muscle
Are you looking for the magic tip to gaining solid lean muscle mass? Look no more. All you need to know is within this article.
Perfection, Insane Competitiveness, and Four Weeks to Bigger Arms
David Allen, Justin Harris, and Josh McMillan break down mental and physical barriers to success.
4 Simple Ways to Increase Volume
Use these special techniques to boost your volume without crushing your recovery.
Training the Mind-Muscle Connection
Get those stubborn muscles flexing with this neuromuscular innervation protocol.
Basic Guidelines for Injury-Free Progress
Those extra 15 sets of leg extensions are fun, but do they help you?
Two Decades at the Top: Schwab's Secrets to Longevity
If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge an injury.
Andy Deck Runner Up At Maryland's Strongest Man
Andy Deck takes second place at Maryland's Strongest Man Contest.
The Ins and Outs of Knee Wraps
Team elitefts shares tips and tricks to get the most out of knee reinforcement.
The Difference Between Olympic and ATG Squats
Do these both have value and do Olympic lifters even care?
From Skinny Man to Strongman with These Deadlift Technique Hacks
So you think you can redeem your deadlift?
Why Kai Didn't Win (and Why It Doesn't Matter)
In a sport that has gone from high school stages to large Vegas venues, winning the Mr. Olympia has become much more than just having the biggest and best conditioned physique on stage.
The Repercussions of Psychological Abuse in Sports
Helping boys become young men does not require verbal brutality.
Power Training for Team Sports
Effective training programs to use on your team during the competitive season.
Misconceptions About Lactic Acid
Three more reps…yeah, three more. That’s it! Feel the burn. FEEL THAT BURN!
Setting Up Westside for the Raw Lifter
With a program based on adapting to your weaknesses and strengths, this article explains how to customize your training for raw lifters.
