Six REAL factors to getting strong, not the same crap we’ve read over and over… and over again. Seriously, how many times do we have to be told to train hard, be consistent, follow a program and eat right? Those may not even matter anyhow but these do.
Longevity in the sport often reveals which competitors are driven by false confidence.
The over/under style to allow flexion with protection.
This was designed in December 2000 and has been used by thousands of lifters to better grasp Conjugate Training and increase the strength of their Squat, Bench Press and Deadlift by hundreds of pounds.
“Throughout the years, the deadlift has been our ”national sport” here in Finland, and world records have been broken since the early ’70s. But what makes Finns pull so much? What is their secret ? I wanted to know the answer, and after collecting training information of many new and former greats, here is what I found.”
C’ mon guys, everybody’s doing it. It won’t hurt you (as long as you use it correctly).
If you want to become the best, go learn from someone even better.
If it works at Orlando Barbell, why not try it at your local YMCA.
The 15-week squat cycle that built an equipped world record.
A record setting bench launched Yard to the third highest total in the USAPL.
Two years of doubt were erased by one lift at the UPA Twin City Barbell Backyard Show of Strength.
Three important considerations in getting the most out of your program.
Why don't you just go the safe route? Sit on the couch and think about all the things others have accomplished.
Some say torso stabilization comes from bracing during heavy compound movements. Others disagree.
Overcoming knee injuries and numerous life changes, Holdsworth sees how he ranks in the bench and deadlift categories.
With several years under his belt, the biggest meet of Schillero’s career earned him a highly-coveted powerlifting honor.
In an event designed to foster hope, three members of elitefts use their talents for more than PRs.
Schwab tackles the challenge of international competition and brings home a world championship win.
With only three weeks to GPA Worlds, IFBB Pro Amit Sapir seeks out another world record holder to mend a glaring hole in his technique.
It took me over 30 years, 80,000 deadlifts, teaching and watching thousands of lifters and learning from the "best of the best" to give you the information presented in this article.
If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge an injury.
Recently, I was talking to a friend at the gym, and I heard “I want to end on a good note.” What the f*ck does that mean—end on a good note? Shouldn’t all training sessions end on a good note?
The basics of running a powerlifting meet center around providing a safe and enjoyable event for the lifters. These guidelines will ensure that happens.
At the RPS Lexen Extreme Fall Classic, Smitley cements his legacy with an impressive day of lifting.
Just a pound away from the Satanic record, Dave begins his plan to dominate the underworld.
Two new team members, on the same weekend, out doing massive things.
Team elitefts shares tips and tricks to get the most out of knee reinforcement.
You don't build a competitive resume without knowing a few things about box squatting.
Our first elitefts Powerlifting Experience offered exceptional insight on how to be a better lifter.
Don’t worry. His gym isn’t really closing.
So you think you can redeem your deadlift?
There's always someone that has had the same dilemma as you and made it out successfully.
Duffin’s response to a difficult childhood was to forge the life he imagined for himself.
With a program based on adapting to your weaknesses and strengths, this article explains how to customize your training for raw lifters.
The Freakshow lays down his game plan for powerlifting. Can you handle it?
With a program known for strength increases, with a minimal injury rate, this guy knows a thing or two about a proper warm up.
Anyone can recruit world champion ringers to their powerlifting team, few coaches can create them from scratch.
The Minimalist Method: Keep what is useful, discard that which is not.
If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge an injury.
You want to leave the gym on a good note. Aichs explores what that really means.
Brian looks back on his 20-year lifting career and shares the biggest moments of his success.
Our game plan: kick in doors, knock down walls, and create content unlike anything you’ve ever seen before.
After two decades of competing, The M2 Method author has fine-tuned meet prep.
If you watched the previous installments, the techniques in this video will lock down your structural needs for a bigger squat.
You could lie about how hard you train, the foods you eat, and your gym PRs…but progress will only happen if you're true to the weights.
Fifteen years of team members share their experiences and reasons of being a part of elitefts.
With a complex organism such as the human body, answers to questions must contain a broad analysis covering various components.
With guidance from hall-of-famer Steve Goggins, Franco is poised to make her mark in the sport.
When your elders say “eat your veggies,” you young'uns better listen.
The second segment of my guide to off-season programming. It's what you choose to do between competitions that matters.
Are you obsessing over the minutiae and overlooking the big picture?