Randomized Band Shoulder Press Benefits
Randomized Band Shoulder Press Benefits

Do two to three work sets at the beginning of one of the weekly upper body training sessions while the nervous system and muscles are fresh.

Career- and Body-Killing Food Allergies From Eating the Same Foods Too Often
Career- and Body-Killing Food Allergies From Eating the Same Foods Too O...

Eating the same foods too often can lead to a wide range of significant problems, such as difficulty breathing, an upset stomach, bloating, joint pain, low energy, skin rashes, lack of motivation, inability to focus, mucous build-up, and more.

Heavy Bag Split Squat Functional Position Series
Heavy Bag Split Squat Functional Position Series

Hugging a 40-pound bag of salt while doing a rear leg elevated split squat might not sound like hard or heavy work, but this is an exercise that’s helped even some of the world’s best powerlifters reach their full potential.

The Staggered Leg Deadlift with Dr. Eric Serrano
The Staggered Leg Deadlift with Dr. Eric Serrano

This is a great exercise to use before the leg training session begins to activate the posterior chain and wake up dormant muscles. Feedback from numerous clients, including NFL athletes, tells us that squatting and running feel much better following this specialized movement.

Update: elitefts Strong(er) Sports Training and Success Summit Schedule and Registration
Update: elitefts Strong(er) Sports Training and Success Summit Schedule ...
Registration for the 2019 elitefts Strong(er) Sports Training and Success Summit is now open! Not sure about the schedule? Click here for more information. Got the info? What are you waiting for? On your mark, get set... GO REGISTER!
Strong(er) Sports Training and Success Summit 2019
Strong(er) Sports Training and Success Summit 2019
Clear your calendars for the weekend of April 26-28 because you've got an elitefts summit to attend!
Specialized Band Rotation with Dr. Eric Serrano
Specialized Band Rotation with Dr. Eric Serrano

Muscles never work in complete isolation, especially during competition, which makes this specialized band rotation a great way to minimize risk of injury and improve performance.

The Posterior Chain Overhead Deadlift
The Posterior Chain Overhead Deadlift

Dr. Eric Serrano created this unique exercise and series of specialized executions to reduce joint stress while engaging the hamstrings, glutes, core, lower back, and posterior shoulder muscles with functional training strategies.

WATCH: Dr. Eric Serrano SPS Presentation — Factors that Influence Diet and Q&A
WATCH: Dr. Eric Serrano SPS Presentation — Factors that Influence Diet a...

In this final video of his presentation, Dr. Serrano gives advice on goal-setting, explains the factors that influence the success of a diet, and answers questions directly from the audience.

WATCH: The Hanging Hamstring Raise
WATCH: The Hanging Hamstring Raise

Evaluate hamstring general function, range of motion, asymmetry, strength, potential for injury and more with Dr. Eric Serrano’s hanging hamstring raise.

WATCH: Dr. Eric Serrano SPS Presentation — Eating for Size and the Problem with Protein Shakes
WATCH: Dr. Eric Serrano SPS Presentation — Eating for Size and the Probl...

In the first part of his presentation, “Sports Nutrition for Peak Athletic Performance”, Dr. Serrano discusses nutrition for muscle gain, and shares several health concerns and issues with protein supplementation.

2017 Sports Performance Summit — Dave Tate Speaks
2017 Sports Performance Summit — Dave Tate Speaks

You may have heard or read a few things about Dave’s second hip replacement and the PRs that led to his surgery, but no one has heard the full story. Until now.

The 2017 elitefts Sports Performance Summit in Review
The 2017 elitefts Sports Performance Summit in Review

Buddy Morris, Mark Uyeyama and Justus Galac gave insight from the point of view of an NFL strength coach, Dr. Eric Serrano handled nutrition, and Dr. Ken Kinakin discussed muscle testing.

WATCH: Three-Dimensional Force Curl Complex
WATCH: Three-Dimensional Force Curl Complex

Want grip strength like a bear and biceps like baseballs?

WATCH: Alternating Band Tension Incline Triceps Extensions
WATCH: Alternating Band Tension Incline Triceps Extensions

Those chasing elite level power, performance, and physique development will take the most interest in Dr. Serrano’s special band manipulations during the set.

The Mountain Dog Diet—A Healthier Way to Get Lean/Add Muscle...or Both!
The Mountain Dog Diet—A Healthier Way to Get Lean/Add Muscle...or Both!

The theme here is health and making better choices regardless of whether you’re trying to gain muscle or lose fat.

Mental Health and the Strength Athlete: Why Powerlifters Get Ulcers
Mental Health and the Strength Athlete: Why Powerlifters Get Ulcers

I’m going to focus on three variables and interactions that affect stress response in the athlete: life events, mental illness, and training.

Mental Health and the Strength Athlete: Strength Beyond the Barbell
Mental Health and the Strength Athlete: Strength Beyond the Barbell

Mental illness isn’t something you hear often in the strength world — but that’s not because it doesn’t exist.

Learn to Train 7 Roundtable (Part 2): Dr. Eric Serrano
Learn to Train 7 Roundtable (Part 2): Dr. Eric Serrano

Team elitefts Learn to Train 7 roundtable panelist Dr. Serrano describes seven male hormone therapies.

Fat Loss Q&A
Fat Loss Q&A

There isn’t any substitute for good old-fashioned discipline, but there are connections between what goes on in the brain and why people experience strong cravings to eat certain bad food choices.

Top Testosterone Boosting Tips: Part 2
Top Testosterone Boosting Tips: Part 2

Based on thousands of hormonal blood work tests, Dr. Serrano has determined that 45 minutes of intense weight training, not including the warm up, is the productive training limit for a majority of adult men.

Top Testosterone Boosting Tips, Part 1
Top Testosterone Boosting Tips, Part 1

Hard training athletes wanting to improve performance, recovery, and body composition and have a generally energetic attitude must be mindful of testosterone levels to maximize their progress.

Feasting for Massive Muscle and Effortless Fat Loss, A Two-Part Post-Workout Nutrition Strategy
Feasting for Massive Muscle and Effortless Fat Loss, A Two-Part Post-Wor...

Great fall weather provides numerous opportunities for muscle building feasts.

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