How to Smash Track PRs with Timed Squats
How to Smash Track PRs with Timed Squats

We adopted the timed squat method from Louie Simmons. Let’s just say we had the most regional qualifiers in school history.

The Dynamic Effort Method with Beginners
The Dynamic Effort Method with Beginners

Many people will say, “Don’t do it with beginners” and it’s a good thing I’m somewhat anti-establishment because DEM has been a great tool in the development of a lot of beginner-athletes. The simple answer is: just do it.

3 Ways to Add a Secondary Squat Day
3 Ways to Add a Secondary Squat Day

From what I’ve seen, most lifters benefit from performing some form of squat twice per week. The key is finding a way to program that second squat that builds your strengths and addresses your weaknesses while still working within your ability to recover.

Boris Sheiko's Thoughts on Westside Barbell
Boris Sheiko's Thoughts on Westside Barbell

Two giants in the world of strength. Two very different training styles. How can both be so successful?

Reflections on 2017
Reflections on 2017

I have been younger and I have made more money but I have never been more content.

Training the Atlas Stones
Training the Atlas Stones

It is the signature strongman event and can make you a champion or break you in half. Unfortunately, it’s often the most poorly trained event — but it doesn’t have to be.

How I Trained When I Was at My Best
How I Trained When I Was at My Best

There are two categories for max effort exercises: strength builders and strength testers. Every lifter has their own. Once I found mine, I built an 1160 squat and an 850 deadlift.

Body Weight Tabata Box Squats
Body Weight Tabata Box Squats

Perform aerobic workouts in very little time and not much space with Tabata training. Body weight Tabata box squats are what Scott Yard chose to end his squat and pull workout with.

Whoopee Cushion Invasion
Whoopee Cushion Invasion

All fell victim to this except for Matt Goodwin, who has become so accustomed to such wet bugle blasts as to not notice.

Cambered Bar Bent-Over Box Squats with Chains
Cambered Bar Bent-Over Box Squats with Chains

Elitefts™ Advisor Matt Wenning performs cambered bar bent over box squats with chains

Elitefts Classic: 52 Most Common 5/3/1 Questions
Elitefts Classic: 52 Most Common 5/3/1 Questions

You’ve read the book, you know the program. Here’s how to perfect it.

Simplifying the Squat
Simplifying the Squat

Incorporating bands into your squat will quickly help improve your form.

Elitefts Equipment 101: New & Improved SS Yoke Bar
Elitefts Equipment 101: New & Improved SS Yoke Bar

EVERYTHING you wanted to know about the new & improved SS Yoke Bar plus a TON of training information.

Spider Bar Squats
Spider Bar Squats

The Spider Bar combines the benefits of a cambered bar and a safety squat bar.

Yoke Bar Box Squats

Yoke Bar Box Squats

High Sponge Bob Yoke Squats
High Sponge Bob Yoke Squats

High Sponge Bob Yoke Squats

Foam Squats

This is a great devise to help those who have a hard time keeping their back arch when coming off the box while box squatting.

Box Squat With Chains
Box Squat With Chains

The first thing is to learn how to box squat.

Lift Like a Gym Rat, Kick Like a Mule
Lift Like a Gym Rat, Kick Like a Mule

Gym accidents are not funny. They may cause serious physical injury that may have both short and unfortunately long-term consequences. So it’s with mixed feelings that I relate another “Legend of Iron Smith Gym” incident.

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