The American Idol Phenomenon in Powerlifting
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
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
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
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 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.

Coaching CJ Piantieri at the Special Olympics Southeast Meet
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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.

Can Fewer Sets Produce More Gains?
Can Fewer Sets Produce More Gains?

Sometimes minimal doesn’t mean less. It means more effective.

5 Mental Strategies To PR at Your Next Competition
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
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
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
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?

Do Powerlifters Need Direct Abdominal Work?
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
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
Two Decades at the Top: Schwab's Secrets to Longevity

If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge an injury.

WATCH: Brian Schwab's Raw Bench Tips
WATCH: Brian Schwab's Raw Bench Tips

If you want that bar to get up, pay attention to your setup.

Orlando Barbell Pulls A Plane!
Orlando Barbell Pulls A Plane!

Orlando Barbell & The Special Olympics

Orlando Barbell Pulls A Plane!
Orlando Barbell Pulls A Plane!
Orlando Barbell & The Special Olympics
The Ins and Outs of Knee Wraps
The Ins and Outs of Knee Wraps

Team elitefts shares tips and tricks to get the most out of knee reinforcement.

Why Box Squat?
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
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
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
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
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
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
Training to Peak for a Meet

After two decades of competing, The M2 Method author has fine-tuned meet prep.

Sumo Deadlift: EliteFTS Roundtable Discussion
Sumo Deadlift: EliteFTS Roundtable Discussion

This article originally appeared on the site in 2007.

The 11 Best Training Log Videos From Last Week
The 11 Best Training Log Videos From Last Week

Best training log videos from last week.

Brian Schwab: Take it to the Meet
Brian Schwab: Take it to the Meet

A decade at the top.
Looking at Brain Schwab’s numbers on the platform.

A Better Bench Warm-Up
A Better Bench Warm-Up

Brian Schwab breaks down his bench press warm-up routine.

44 and Broken, Part 7
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.

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