WATCH: Eliminating the Numbers Game
WATCH: Eliminating the Numbers Game

Since applying bands and chains in his training, Johnson has not only remained competitive in the sport of powerlifting, he has also seen the gains that he was aiming to achieve.

Squat Q&A: Zercher Squats, SS Yoke Bar Breathing, and Tight Hips
Squat Q&A: Zercher Squats, SS Yoke Bar Breathing, and Tight Hips

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

Reliving the Powerlifting Glory Days: Pride, Inspiration, and the 2008 IPA Powerstation Pro/Am
Reliving the Powerlifting Glory Days: Pride, Inspiration, and the 2008 I...

Fame? We never wanted it. My, how times have changed.

What the Godfather Can Teach Us About Powerlifting
What the Godfather Can Teach Us About Powerlifting

This crime classic is full of strength training lessons from the Corleone family. When you take the platform, are you the hot-tempered Santino or the calm, calculated Michael?

WATCH: The Evolution of Bands and Chains
WATCH: The Evolution of Bands and Chains

Bob Youngs and Marshall Johnson talk about how they were both introduced to accommodating resistance techniques.

WATCH: A Message from Team elitefts
WATCH: A Message from Team elitefts

There's more to our athletes than big numbers and world-class physiques. Find out what really matters to Team elitefts this holiday season.

WATCH: Scenes from the WPC World Championship
WATCH: Scenes from the WPC World Championship

A look back at competitors, experts, and officials that participated in the World Championship.

WATCH: Team elitefts Shares What Change Led to Their Greatest Improvement
WATCH: Team elitefts Shares What Change Led to Their Greatest Improvement

If you're looking to make the changes necessary to reach your goals, look to the guidance of these champion lifters. What do you need to change in your life?

Old School Seated Overhead Presses
Old School Seated Overhead Presses

How we used to overhead press at Westside back in the 90’s.

Old School Seated Overhead Presses
Old School Seated Overhead Presses
How we used to overhead press at Westside back in the 90's.
Memories of Westside
Memories of Westside

You all have heard a lot of stories, now let me cut through Dave's Westside bullshit.

Back to Training
Back to Training

Bob Youngs is back.

Tips When Traveling for a Meet
Tips When Traveling for a Meet

Elitefts™ Coach Bob Youngs shares his ‘Tips When Traveling for a Meet‘ checklist.

What Elitefts™ Means to Me
What Elitefts™ Means to Me

There are three things in this world that you should never be able to buy—trust, loyalty, and integrity.

My Recap of the First OBB UGSS
My Recap of the First OBB UGSS

I’m looking forward to the next one.

A Day with Dr. Stuart McGill (Part 1)
A Day with Dr. Stuart McGill (Part 1)

Brian Carroll’s journey to a healthier, pain-free back.

elitefts™ Classic: In the Beginning
elitefts™ Classic: In the Beginning

Bob Youngs describes his first training program while at Westside.

Gear on the Brain
Gear on the Brain

Serious lifters love it, but novice lifters have no clue how to get started. Our top gear experts answer your questions!

Gear Funk, Taint Stitching and Taco Tuesday
Gear Funk, Taint Stitching and Taco Tuesday

The equivalent of having the current Super Bowl champion team and coaching staff giving pointers to your intramural flag football team. Don’t miss our Twitter chats!

Spotlight: Chad Walker – The Unassuming Giant
Spotlight: Chad Walker – The Unassuming Giant

“As far back as I can remember I’ve always felt small. I have never been one to look in the mirror and see a monster.”

The Battle to Take Back Awesome
The Battle to Take Back Awesome

Awesomeness. It’s a concept that you simply can’t escape from these days no matter how hard you try.

Words of Wisdom: Extraordinary Resolve
Words of Wisdom: Extraordinary Resolve

Since you faced cancer and survived, how has it impacted your view on life and what is really important to you?

Top 10 Suggestions for Using the Q&A
Top 10 Suggestions for Using the Q&A

I am going to sound like a jerk here.

Extraordinary Resolve: Q&A with Bob Youngs
Extraordinary Resolve: Q&A with Bob Youngs

Sometimes we need to step out of our comfort zone to be able to see who we really want to be.

Extraordinary Resolve: Six Months for the Rest of My Life
Extraordinary Resolve: Six Months for the Rest of My Life

I hope you enjoy the book as much as those who have read it so far.

Lessons from a Father to a Son
Lessons from a Father to a Son

As I said earlier, I think all of these can be applied to your training and everyday life.

Celebrating My One-Year Anniversary
Celebrating My One-Year Anniversary

Through all the bad, I have learned to see the good. I am alive and I now have a second chance at life.

Sample Workout
Sample Workout

Sample Westside Barbell Workout by Bob Youngs when he was training at the gym.

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