I needed to regain confidence in myself as a lifter and take a step out of my comfort zone. I accomplished this at USPA Nationals.

There are a lot of coaches to choose from and they all think they’re the best. What criteria should you use to judge them?

In this second interview, Walker and Duffin discuss the life cycle of athletes, adversity, and talent.

Raw records have been dropping at unprecedented rates in recent years — and Dave thinks he knows why.

From setup adjustments to training intensity, Clint’s coaching adjustments are all explained in this video.

When I left the certification with Douglas Heel, I told him that his system has had the biggest impact on my thoughts on strength training since finding Westside Barbell.

You have questions, team elitefts has answers. Today’s topic: the squat.

If you train smart and put in the work, your nagging pains will not stop you from hitting a PR.

Regardless of what program you think works best for you, the form used to complete the lift is still the same.

Chad shares how difficulties in a personal situation had him look to lifting for answers.

Knowing how to properly spot is not only important for the safety of the lifter but also for your own.

Sometimes a visual is the one thing an audible coaching cue lacks. Give these tips a try.

This week Dave answers the question: If you could only pick one exercise as a secondary movement for squats, what would it be and why?

With lifters from Madison County competing and elitefts providing the equipment, this event meant a lot to our community.

If I don’t want to punch you in the face during my wrap, it’s not tight enough. Here’s how to do it right.

If your training partner’s technique is poor it will take a lot more than empty encouragement to make him better.

You have questions, team elitefts has answers. Today’s topic: the bench press.

Mentally preparing for a meet isn’t easy but what if you also have to worry that the other lifters are lying about steroids?

Following this exclusive elitefts event, we have shared coaching videos and lessons from the weekend. Here’s everything in one place.

Life is meant to be lived. Stop sleepwalking through life and waiting for things to happen.

I believe you should treat every injury as a gift. While fighting to make it back to the platform I learned many things.

My biggest mistake over the last few years was competing too much and training through injuries. Taking time off was probably the most difficult thing I’ve ever had to do.

You have questions, team elitefts has answers. Today’s topic: deadlifting.

A lot of lifters say the lats are the most important part of a strong bench press, but few know how to train them correctly.

You’ve put 8-16 weeks of hard work into your meet prep. Why ruin it 24 hours before the competition?

This protocol seems to be at least as effective (if not more effective) than training in traditional rep ranges, while at the same time remaining far less expensive in terms of recoverability.

Before there were a bunch of fancy training programs, and after Milo carried the growing cow a bit further each day, there was traditional periodization. Let’s review.

What did a typical day in college look like for Dave back in his 20s?

In this final collection of footage we’ll share from our April training camp, the three expert coaches demonstrate the proper way to learn and improve the bench press.

Inducted in 2000, he is a five-time IPF World Champion, 10-time national champion, and much more.

Through our many adventures, Chris Duffin and I trained, went four-wheeling, ate A LOT, and talked about many aspects of coaching and programming.

What I overcame for this meet is far more than I have for any other.

There are two types of squatters: hip squatters and back squatters. The proper way to execute the lift depends on which technique is best for you.

If you aren’t considering this factor, your training is suffering.

The information in this article is meant for lifters who care about only one thing: building the biggest powerlifting total possible.

The majority of people that go to the gym want a place where they can have fun, get stronger, and not be stressed in an overly-competitive environment. Here’s how to do it.

You can use a sled or a prowler for a lot of reasons. People like them for conditioning but I think they’re best used for recovery and restoration when you’re getting ready for a meet.

I just added speed work back into my training after a long time without it. Here’s how I’m doing it.

A broken back doesn’t mean you can’t build your bench. Try this movement to teach better stability through squeezing your glutes and bracing your abs.

This list and the included video give you what you need to know before, during, and after the meet to help your lifter reach their competitive goals.

JL, Swede, and Casey continue their question-and-answer session by addressing how lifters can increase recoverability and maintain strength during weight loss.

I’ve heard many times that there’s no technique to deadlifting, you just grab the bar and pull. I have to disagree.

Power output is what you’re looking for. Will a speed day produce it?

Kabuki, mental aspects of training, masculinity, geared vs. raw lifting, RPE — it’s all here in this video with two all-time great powerlifters.

The journey was difficult but I walked away accomplishing something much more important at the Women’s Pro-Am than a big total.

Through a lot of ups downs since 2002, I’ve learned things both the hard way and the easy way. In one quick read, here are 137 of the best things to remember about conjugate.

The whole point of the US Open was to show Tarra and instill some confidence in what I already knew: that she would still be able to perform well at a lighter bodyweight.

JL, Swede, and Casey answer multiple questions in this video, ranging from how to control training intensity to picking openers to nutrition for powerlifters.

If you aren’t getting stronger or making gains, you’re doing something wrong. Your first job is figuring out what that is.

In transition from strongman to powerlifting, and now from the XPCs to Boss of Bosses, Carlos shares his journey.

If you want to build your total, you need to pick the right accessory movements for all three lifts. Here are my favorites.

You know the simple rules of dynamic effort training but may be forgetting the small-but-crucial details that make it effective.

JL Holdsworth, Swede Burns, and Casey Williams opened their training camp by answering this question.

Get bigger and stronger with these four cornerstones of McRobert’s training method.

Your biceps aren’t the prime movers for any of the three powerlifts. A lot of people think this means you shouldn’t train them. Are they right?

Somehow this all ties into real-world experience and the steps taken to reach success as a business owner. Trust us.

In my years of powerlifting, I have seen some really gifted people go nowhere, and some really poorly suited people do very well. Mindset is everything.

As a coach and competitor these are the recurring mistakes I witness many first-timers make.

Was I able to do these things and reach the level that I did simply because I believed?