Without that experience in their back pocket, they simply get eaten up and spit out by the industry.
You have questions, team elitefts has answers. Today’s topic: the bench press.
You have questions, team elitefts has answers. Today’s topic: deadlifting.
What I overcame for this meet is far more than I have for any other.
Fame? We never wanted it. My, how times have changed.
For over six years I have watched CJ overcome many obstacles. I am always impressed by his competitive tenacity and love for powerlifting.
From wraps and singlets to briefs and suits, here are the things I believe you should be wearing when you step on the platform.
When I competed in the WPO in front of thousands of people with standing room only, I loved it. But I also took it for granted not thinking that it would one day end.
Life. It’s difficult. It always manages to throw you curve balls when you’re expecting a straight shot.
Elitefts strength athletes and coaches discuss the most influential knowledge they have gained in their careers.
Get more out of your standard barbell and dumbbell set by the swivel of a bolt and the tightening of a wing nut. It’s that easy.
The OBB Power Handles aren’t just great for saving your shoulders and elbows, they are great assistance work and stability as well!
Whichever GHR you opt for, it’s clear that this is a necessary exercise to optimize your performance.
You’ve spent weeks preparing your body for the meet, don’t let your mind hold you back.
If it works at Orlando Barbell, why not try it at your local YMCA.
There's more to our athletes than big numbers and world-class physiques. Find out what really matters to Team elitefts this holiday season.
A look back at competitors, experts, and officials that participated in the World Championship.
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?
Some say torso stabilization comes from bracing during heavy compound movements. Others disagree.
Schwab tackles the challenge of international competition and brings home a world championship win.
If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge an injury.
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.
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.
Brian looks back on his 20-year lifting career and shares the biggest moments of his success.
After two decades of competing, The M2 Method author has fine-tuned meet prep.
A decade at the top.
Looking at Brain Schwab’s numbers on the platform.
I’m coming to the end of the training cycle, and the meet is only a few weeks away.
My training went relatively well going into this meet and I expected to hit some PRs, but things never seem to go as planned.
“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.”
Take the time to put thought into what you’re doing. Good luck!
Look for our next one (the APF/AAPF Southern States) to be towards the end October as usual.
I’ve been training for meets non-stop for years and although I’m not injured physically, I need a break mentally.
My point from this is that meet conditions are never perfect, whether or not you plan for them to be.
I have to thank Dave Tate and Justin Harris for helping me keep my weight on better this time. I ended up incorporating more sodium into my diet, and even loading with sodium tabs, which did wonders in preventing me from losing my fluids.
The Lexen Xtreme 2008 IPA Columbus Pro-Am was both a positive experience and, most likely, the last time I’ll drop to 148 lbs.