The American Idol Phenomenon in Powerlifting
Without that experience in their back pocket, they simply get eaten up and spit out by the industry.
Bench Press Q&A: Shoulder Retraction, Bar Path, and Pec Tears
You have questions, team elitefts has answers. Today’s topic: the bench press.
Deadlift Q&A: Block Pulls, Tension, Hip Mobility
You have questions, team elitefts has answers. Today’s topic: deadlifting.
2016 APF Equipped Nationals — Qualifying for WPC Worlds
What I overcame for this meet is far more than I have for any other.
Reliving the Powerlifting Glory Days: Pride, Inspiration, and the 2008 I...
Fame? We never wanted it. My, how times have changed.
Coaching CJ Piantieri at the Special Olympics Southeast Meet
For over six years I have watched CJ overcome many obstacles. I am always impressed by his competitive tenacity and love for powerlifting.
Brian Schwab's Gear Recommendations
From wraps and singlets to briefs and suits, here are the things I believe you should be wearing when you step on the platform.
Reliving the Powerlifting Glory Days: My Best Meets of '05–'08
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.
Training Through Obstacles and OBB Success at APF Gulf Coast Winter Bash
Life. It’s difficult. It always manages to throw you curve balls when you’re expecting a straight shot.
What Has Shaped Your Training Philosophy?
Elitefts strength athletes and coaches discuss the most influential knowledge they have gained in their careers.
101 Ways to Use the OBB Power Handles
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.
How The OBB Power Handles Do More Than Save Your Shoulders
The OBB Power Handles aren’t just great for saving your shoulders and elbows, they are great assistance work and stability as well!
Brian Schwab's OBB Power Handles Now Available
The multi-functional new piece of equipment from Orlando Barbell is finally available.
Brian Schwab to Release OBB Power Handles
The champion-powerlifter has developed another original product that has reached the end of the development stage.
You Need a Glute Ham Raise — Here's Why
Whichever GHR you opt for, it’s clear that this is a necessary exercise to optimize your performance.
5 Mental Strategies To PR at Your Next Competition
You’ve spent weeks preparing your body for the meet, don’t let your mind hold you back.
Yessica Martinez Goes 8 for 9 while Ano Pulls 804
Elitefts Team Athlete Yessica Martinez goes 297-181-352 for a 75.5 lb PR total of 830.5
How to Use the M2 Method in a Commercial Gym
If it works at Orlando Barbell, why not try it at your local YMCA.
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
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
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?
Do Powerlifters Need Direct Abdominal Work?
Some say torso stabilization comes from bracing during heavy compound movements. Others disagree.
WATCH: Brian Schwab Becomes 165-Pound Single-Ply WPC World Champion
Schwab tackles the challenge of international competition and brings home a world championship win.
Two Decades at the Top: Schwab's Secrets to Longevity
If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge an injury.
The Ins and Outs of Knee Wraps
Team elitefts shares tips and tricks to get the most out of knee reinforcement.
Why Box Squat?
You don't build a competitive resume without knowing a few things about box squatting.
The Importance of a Proper Warm-Up
With a program known for strength increases, with a minimal injury rate, this guy knows a thing or two about a proper warm up.
Turning Ordinary Bros to Powerlifting Pros
Anyone can recruit world champion ringers to their powerlifting team, few coaches can create them from scratch.
WATCH: How Schwab Developed His Training Philosophy
The Minimalist Method: Keep what is useful, discard that which is not.
WATCH: Schwab's Secrets to Two Decades at the Top
If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge an injury.
WATCH: Unrecognized Legend of the Sport
Brian looks back on his 20-year lifting career and shares the biggest moments of his success.
Training to Peak for a Meet
After two decades of competing, The M2 Method author has fine-tuned meet prep.
Brian Schwab: Take it to the Meet
A decade at the top.
Looking at Brain Schwab’s numbers on the platform.
44 and Broken, Part 7
I’m coming to the end of the training cycle, and the meet is only a few weeks away.
My SPF Powerstation Pro/Am Results (with video)
My training went relatively well going into this meet and I expected to hit some PRs, but things never seem to go as planned.
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.”
Brian Schwab's Top 10 Tips on How to Open Your Own Gym
Take the time to put thought into what you’re doing. Good luck!
What Schwab Does When He's Not Lifting
Look for our next one (the APF/AAPF Southern States) to be towards the end October as usual.
Brian Schwab: APF Gulf Coast Recap
I’ve been training for meets non-stop for years and although I’m not injured physically, I need a break mentally.
Brian Schwab: APF Raw Nationals Results
My point from this is that meet conditions are never perfect, whether or not you plan for them to be.
Brian Schwab's Orlando Strength Dec 08
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.
Brian Schwab's Orlando Strength Jan 08
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.