Even at my reduced bodyweight, the travel was rigorous. In the end, getting to see my family was worth every uncomfortable plane seat.
My mentor and I traveled to London, Ohio and saw first-hand that some people truly never stop learning.
In an exchange with Marilla Coutinho, Swede determines the primary flaw that reduces knee-wrap carryover.
When he spoke at The elitefts Powerlifting Experience II, Clint Darden didn’t present on squat cues or deadlift programming. He asked a more important question: Do you know why?
As we prepare for the release of his highly-anticipated book, Swede shares the foundation of his strength training and the programming philosophy he has developed.
From your job, from your marriage, or from a loaded barbell, your body is going to revolt against stress. How will you adjust?
Part of being an adult is learning to prioritize; If training is important to you, you won’t have to tell anyone.
When weekend seminars at the S4 Compound come to a close, everyone in attendance leaves with a renewed determination for self-improvement. We have harnessed this motivation for you.
It takes courage to lift under the scrutiny of the world’s greatest lifters. On one particular weekend, this courage produced 164 PRs.
We gave up the glamour and comfort of a commercial gym. Here in our dungeon, 15-feet underground, we’ve found the secret to building strength.
Do not oversaturate your mind with the knowledge of the internet and forget to do what really counts.
When you’re chipping away at that all-time PR, every pound matters.
Unsure how to use this new product? Here’s a personal message from the House of Biceps.
The training will make you Strong(er) of body. The goal setting will help you become Strong(er) of mind.
We’ve got a lot to choose from. This video will help you decide which wraps are right for you.
Are you looking for something new to take you bench up a notch? Here are two.
Pain is inevitable. It is up to you to determine which pain to seek and which pain to avoid.
How are your ideas, new or recycled, helping anyone but yourself?
Whether you’re an off-season athlete or an athlete who isn’t getting everything you want out of your school’s team sports, powerlifting can be a viable option in your yearly process.
The human body is a system of levers. When we understand the concepts of these mechanisms, we then increase our force-production capabilities.
Whichever GHR you opt for, it’s clear that this is a necessary exercise to optimize your performance.
What if I gave you a singular technique that would improve your athletic performance in any way you wanted?
Is the Russian conjugate system superior to the Westside conjugate system? Are they they same?
Experts weigh in on the reasons behind all of training pain and preparation of competing in a strength sport.
I have my own demons to keep in line. They’re a product of my disorders and I’ve learned to accept this.
Let’s climb in the driver seat of that car with a performance-tuned suspension and a set of tires that will connect that power to the ground and put the pedal to the floor!
You can adjust thousands of variables in your training but until you find which ones truly matter, you’re going nowhere.
Bob Youngs and Marshall Johnson talk about how they were both introduced to accommodating resistance techniques.
The lessons I have learned from Jim power this program for pure strength progression over time.
Overcoming my life-altering issues started with taking back control by seeking a clinical explanation for what I was experiencing.
Discover your strengths. Conquer your weaknesses. Build the best strength of your life.
The bar is loaded: are you ready? Talent, preparation and competitive readiness
It is difficult to reach the top of any sport within a hyper-competitive atmosphere. It is even more difficult with depression and sleep complications.
If your glute ham raises aren’t increasing your squat or deadlift, chances are you’re cheating. Clint gives you a few variations to try,
You can follow someone else’s program and just lift, or you can develop your own training philosophy by figuring shit out for yourself.
Measure twice, squat once, and be on your way to a heavier total with the right gear and the correct rack height.
While you program the complex details of a meet-training cycle, don’t over look these principles your strength is built upon.
There are things that are right in powerlifting. There are things that are wrong in powerlifting. And then there are things that work for only you. Learn to tell them apart.
You’ve spent days, weeks, and months preparing for the meet. These tips will ensure your efforts were not in vain.
If your intensity level and explosive base are lacking, this 21-week meet prep program will help where max effort and dynamic effort work could not.
Don’t waste a good training cycle and lose your momentum two weeks out. These are the techniques I used for my 780 bench.
Preventing lumbar flexion and maintaining a neutral spine will keep your athletes in the game and out of the rehab room.
When you begin to see your training as more than sets and reps, you’ll find the balance you need to program intelligently.
With these tweaks to the most electrifying training program of our time, you will be able to master the Raw Revolution.
The month of raw training has ended. Now it’s time to learn your gear and hit big doubles.
You’re guilty of at least one of these things. Don’t be a shithead. Stop.
Most lifters are vague when it comes to pounds of band tension or chain weight. Here’s how to measure accurately.
You’ve followed the 9-12×3, but is it making you better? Do you know why?
Give your team purpose, relevance, and standards by asking these vital organization questions.
Team elitefts™ coach Clint Darden drops a solid Raw Powerlifting Program he has used with many of his clients.
As winner of both 2014 XPC Finals and GPA Worlds, Tank knows a thing or two about strength.
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.
What is the optimal bar path for the bench press?
