60 Second Quick Fix: Overhead Press
It’ll take longer to read the article than to watch the video inside.
Loaded Carries for Box Athletes
Loaded carries are so effective that you won't find one program that we offer that does not include them on the regular.
Don’t Let The Things You Love Destroy You
The things that gym owners and coaches love to do are destroying them. Find what you love to do without it taking too much of a toll on your health, both mental and physical. #BeThe1ToAsk others if they need help.
How Many Exercise Variations Do You Need?
When I refer back to what worked best for me in college, I always seem to glean some "new" information by reviewing old material. This time around, I decided to use less variance in my programming by repeating the same special exercises 3 weeks at a time.
Start Here: Your 3 Core Offerings
From a revenue standpoint, you should consider packages to be your gold standard. Combining nutrition coaching with exercise coaching (either personal or group training) will get a client to their goals faster but should bring you more value for your time.
Scale Up Your Personal Training Business With 2:1 Sessions
One of the simplest ways for a personal trainer to make more money is to train two clients at once. It's also the fastest way to scale your income without adding additional time to your schedule. Welcome to the world of 2:1 training.
What I Think About the Lifting World
The lifting world is small — if I'm being generous, there are a couple hundred thousand of us. There are over 7 billion people on this planet. You are no one. How's that for some perspective? If you haven't noticed, I’m going to rant about the crap that annoys me.
The Jacked Drifter with Dave Tate and Mark Valenti
In this collaborative podcast, Zach Gallman and Mark Valenti bring on Dave Tate as a guest. Together, the trio talks about a variety of subjects, including elitefts' history, Crossfit, the shift from geared to raw powerlifting, and more.
The Most Valuable Aspect of Box Group Programming
While many coaches preach "do extra" before and after in order to perform arguably the most valuable aspect of group programming, your clients do not need to show up early for class or stay late to accomplish this.
The Death of Powerlifting
What’s wrong with powerlifting? Not online coaching. Not Crossfitters doing meets. Not other lifters secretly being deep cover Nazi operatives. Not anything about other lifters, or coaches, at all. All that’s really wrong, from my perspective, is this...
WATCH: CBUS Lifting Co. Featured on Good Day Marketplace
"Oh, yeah, look at these guns." -GDM co-host after one session at elitefts VIP gym.
The Future of Strongman
I may come across as accusatory or cynical in this article, but it’s because this sport means so much to me and I’ve spent thousands of dollars and hours trying to grow it for the good of everyone involved. If we want it to be bigger and better, there are some things we need to do.
Joe Gazio Memorial: Honoring a Great Weightlifter and Coach
As a tribute to Joe and his coaches, I’d like to share his knowledge of the Soviet training system. He knew these methods as well as anyone outside the USSR ever could.
Powerlifting Then and Now
The top guys today are light years ahead of where we were. Lifters today are far better trained with methods that are backed with actual science. But there's something missing.
WATCH: elitefts Fitness Professional Summit — Don't Be A Big Fish i...
The fitness industry is a multi-billion dollar industry. It's the war you want to be in.
Finding Strength: Missing Link Crossfit
Casey Hagstrom and Allen Bose have taken the culture they developed in the Marines and brought it to the civilian side to help create some amazing athletes in multiple sports.
Home for Powerlifters in the Heart of Columbus
Rachel Ellis and Maggie Kuhn are owners and operators of CBUS Lifting Co. Watch how they used their passion for building an environment where competitive strength athletes thrive and form a community.
WATCH: Sumo Deadlift Technique for CrossFit Competitors and Weightlifters
Clint walks through simple adjustments to help an experienced weightlifter and current CrossFit competitor overhaul his deadlift.
Stop the Madness! #SMEP Single Minute Exercise Prep
You don't need 45 minutes of mobility work for a 30-minute work out. Here are some general guidelines and an approach to effectively employing preventative and corrective work.
Iron, Intensity, and Innovation — I3 Strength and Performance
Brandon Holmes and Marlon Woods open I3 Strength in Performance in Augusta, Georgia for a client base committed to high-level strength and fitness.
WATCH: Training Camp Q&A — Overtraining, Openers, and Body Composition
JL, Swede, and Casey answer multiple questions in this video, ranging from how to control training intensity to picking openers to nutrition for powerlifters.
Finding Strength: Cold Front CrossFit
Merging with Traverse City and Bulky Boys Barbell clubs, this Northern Michigan facility has welcomed strongman into their doors.
Finding Strength: Blind Dog Gym
Located in Lorraine, Ohio, this facility is definitely top notch with more equipment than you can dream of! Past professional Highland Games athlete Mark Valenti is doing things right by providing an outlet for all strength disciplines.
Olympic Lifts Have No Place in an Athlete's Physical Preparation
Do these beloved training movements contribute to soft tissues injuries more than they improve athletic performance? Before you make up your mind, hear me out.
Want To Be A Crossfitter?
Want to be known as the fittest man or woman on the planet then watch this video to learn what it takes to be a crossfitter.
WATCH: Adaptive Athletes Find Competitive Ground in Working Wounded Games
This Virginia-based gym hosts a CrossFit competition designed specifically for adaptive athletes searching for a level playing field.
CrossFit vs. NSCA: What's Behind the Lawsuit?
Two of the largest names in this industry seem to be at odds with one another. If you care about the strength and conditioning industry, this lawsuit matters to you.
Louie on Barbell Shrugged
In this episode Louie shares how CrossFit can minimize injury and increase competitiveness through smarter programming.
The Fit Chick Reality
Underneath every hot body is a person's reality—what are you willing to give up for that appearance? Is it worth it?
Dan John's Four Quadrants
Dan John breaks it down with this comprehensive infographic from On Target Publications
Greg Everett's Top Five Exercises for the Snatch
Catalyst Athletics's owner give five exercises to help you PR your Snatch
Into the Jaguar's Lair with Kip Eng
In our endeavors to present diverse methods of training, we sought an authority outside our realm of expertise.
Transitioning From Novice to Open Class Strongman Competitor
Go from Steve Urkel to Brian Shaw by eliminating these weaknesses.
Steve's Strength Tips: Fix Your Kicks
The opinions shared by the author are not necessarily those of elitefts, it's owners or staff.
Building Size with Crossfit
If you joined Crossfit to look like Rich Froning, you may need to broaden your approach. This is how I transitioned to powerlifting.
Powerlifting Year One: Dave vs. Crossfit
He may have had his ass handed to him by Fran, but that Kirschen can fill out a sports bra.
Can We All Just Get Along?
Hard work and commitment should be respected, no matter how you choose to train or compete.
Programming for Competitive CrossFit
Looking at CrossFit competitions, there is only one constant and that is that there are no constants
Crossing the Line Into the CrossFit Box
Seriously?! The first thing that an IFBB physique pro talks about is CrossFit?
The Thinker: Triphasic, In-Season, and Navy Seal Training
James "The Thinker" Smith answers questions from the Elitefts.com™ Q&A.
Adapting CrossFit Methodologies for Sports Performance: Part 2
What can you add to the most common CrossFit training sessions to address the athlete's needs?
Adapting CrossFit Methodologies for Sports Performance: Part 1
What happens when an athlete joins a CrossFit gym when training for their sport?
What the Heck Is “Fitness” Anyway? Part 1
It seems that every sport and physical preparation philosophy has its own definition of fitness.
Science and Practice: A Response to Glassman
Is Glassman correct? Is there no need for science in programming?
NYSC Undercover: Real Lifters—A Dying Breed
For real lifters, training is more than simply a means to an end...it's a lifestyle.
Training or 'Working Out?'
Weight training is not a low skill activity and should not be confused with simply "working out."
How to Use Finishers for Serious Results
Workout finishers have been a popular addition to the training world in the last year and for good reason.
Dave Tate Speaks at CrossFit HQ
They wanted to learn more about powerlifting... so they called in Dave Tate, of course.
There Is a Place for Everything
While you won’t, and shouldn’t, agree with everything they do or say, it’s important to stay open-minded enough to figure out what you like and what you don’t like about their philosophies.
Can CrossFit Make You Better?
Raise your hand if you’d accept a time travel invitation to train with Arnold and company back at Gold’s Venice during bodybuilding’s golden era.
All Aboard the CrossFit Bus!
The word "balance" shouldn't be on the lips of elite athletes, "specialization" should.
The Psychology of Strength: Incorporating Mental Toughness Training
I finally knew what was missing in my twenty years of training—the mental aspect.
