A lot of lifters say the lats are the most important part of a strong bench press, but few know how to train them correctly.

Dave has always said that elitefts is for those who place training as a top priority in their life. But what does this really mean?

What did a typical day in college look like for Dave back in his 20s?

The passing of my father led me to look at myself and think about the kind of legacy I’m going to leave.

When Dave told me to create a list of my values, I thought it would be no problem. Instead, it has proven to be an extremely difficult exercise. Here’s why.

The people who really don’t know what the fuck they are doing are the ones that are taking the business from you because you are too wrapped up in the wrong things.

The founder of elitefts spoke with all attendees, finalizing a day of learning with coaches JL Holdsworth, Swede Burns, and Casey Williams,.

Two faces in a crowded zoo, here’s our story: a 14-week play-by-play that prepared us for the rigors of race day.

The information in this article is meant for lifters who care about only one thing: building the biggest powerlifting total possible.

The majority of people that go to the gym want a place where they can have fun, get stronger, and not be stressed in an overly-competitive environment. Here’s how to do it.

You can use a sled or a prowler for a lot of reasons. People like them for conditioning but I think they’re best used for recovery and restoration when you’re getting ready for a meet.

I just added speed work back into my training after a long time without it. Here’s how I’m doing it.

Your favorite elitefts logos presented in a new way.

Should you do twice as much pulling volume as pressing volume? Some people think so, but it’s not that simple.

The journey was difficult but I walked away accomplishing something much more important at the Women’s Pro-Am than a big total.

For someone over 350 pounds, the rules of dropping weight are a little different. There are a few things you need to remember.

If you want to build your total, you need to pick the right accessory movements for all three lifts. Here are my favorites.

You know the simple rules of dynamic effort training but may be forgetting the small-but-crucial details that make it effective.

Your biceps aren’t the prime movers for any of the three powerlifts. A lot of people think this means you shouldn’t train them. Are they right?

Somehow this all ties into real-world experience and the steps taken to reach success as a business owner. Trust us.

Was I able to do these things and reach the level that I did simply because I believed?

In a question-and-answer session, Dave Tate and Mark Watts talk training with a group of strength and conditioning students.

Screw up your back and being unable to squat or deadlift won’t be your only concern.

Dave and JL talk about the aspects of Circa Max that many lifters overlook: the what, how, when, why, and who.

These two back exercises are a staple of every bodybuilder’s program but there are many ways to screw them up. Are you performing them correctly?

If visions of vomit, blood, cysts, and puss make you queasy, find another video to watch.

JL Holdsworth joins Dave for a look back at the years they spent training at Westside and everything they learned there.

With a limited time frame and many issues to fix for these three lifters, I had to target their specific weaknesses with training adjustments. This is how we did it.

Years of self-destructive life and eating habits led me to 430 pounds and a combined diagnosis of pre-diabetes and hypertension. I had two options: make a change or die.

Every lifter has their own optimal place on the arousal curve. Going in either direction from that point will wreck your performance.

You may have heard that committing to your goals means eliminating the possibility of failure. The problem? This isn’t realistic. You can’t always win.

If you’re competing raw but want to use briefs or a shirt in training, there’s one rule you need to follow.

Yes, you read that right. If you you want to get big quick, you’re not going to do it with broccoli and egg whites. It’s time get to dirty.

The second part of this interview, Dan Green and Dave Tate share business challenges and the process of building a successful training facility.