RESULTS: How Well Do You Know Team elitefts?
We try to avoid cliches, but in this case, there's no way around them. These are faces only a mother could love.
WATCH: Gathering at the Compound
Guests from Northeast Ohio and Indiana join the S4 Crew for a weekend of training.
LISTEN: Practical Training Tips from the Rugby World
In this sports performance podcast, Australia's Dan Baker shares a lifetime of strength and conditioning secrets.
LISTEN: Blurring the Lines Between Rehab and Training
Mike Robertson shares his training template and system for assessing his clientele.
Inside the Mind of One of the Top Gym Owners in the Country
In California by way of Scotland, Alwyn Cosgrove is changing the personal training business one rep at a time.
LISTEN: ACL Prevention Podcast with Dr. Tim Hewett
TIm Hewett is an international leading expert in the field of injury prevention, with a special focus on ACL risk factor and prevention research
Elitefts™ Overhead Press Progression
A comprehensive exercise technique clinic including a four exercise progression for athletes
Elitefts™ Multi-Level Single Leg Squat Progressions
Single Leg Training is imperative for athletes. Six exercises in an organized progression.
WATCH: The NEW elitefts!
Our game plan: kick in doors, knock down walls, and create content unlike anything you've ever seen before.
Banded Single Leg Hamstring Curl
Elitefts™ founder Dave Tate demonstrates how to perform a banded single leg hamstring curl.
Elitefts™Core Blaster Press Variations
Using the elitefts Core Blaster for some overhead press variations
Single Arm Band Pushdowns
Elitefts™ founder Dave Tate performs a drop set of single arm band pushdowns.
Prone Rows with Grenades and Chains
Elitefts™ Founder Dave Tate and Elitefts™ Advisor and Owner of Mountain Dog Training and Nutrition John Meadows demonstrate prone rows with grenades and chains at the Elitefts™ S4 Compound.
Rackable Cambered Bar Goodmornings with Chains
Matt Ladewski owner of Region Barbell Club demonstrates how to perform good mornings on the Elitefts™ Rackable Cambered Squat Bar with chains.
Kettlebell Bottoms-Up Press
Elitefts™ team member Chris Duffin is demonstrating how to perform a Kettlebell Bottom-Up Press.
Elitefts™ Core Blaster Rotational Power Exercises
Rotational Power Exercises in the transverse Plane using the elitefts™ Core Blaster
Elitefts.com to Syndicate Original Content on MensHealth.com
Partnership brings quality information to a broader audience.
Elitefts.com to Syndicate Original Content on MensHealth.com
Partnership brings quality information to a broader audience.
Dead Stop Leg Presses
Elitefts™ Advisor and Owner of Mountain Dog Training and Nutrition John Meadows performs a set of Dead Stop Leg Presses.
Tsunami Bar Squats
Elitefts™ Advisor and Owner of Mountain Dog Training and Nutrition John Meadows performs squats with the elitefts™ Tsunami Bar.
LISTEN: The Rhodestown Podcast
Matt Rhodes has been a permanent fixture of elitefts™ for over a decade. His advice to coaches is invaluable
Elitefts™ Glute Ham Raise Variations: COG Change & 1.5 Reps
Two variations of the Glute Ham-Raise to increase difficulty without drastically increasing the load
Elitefts™ Mini-Band Shoulder Circuit (high position)
Shoulder Pre-habiliation Circuit using the elitefts™ bands
Chained Rack Deadlifts with Iso-tension
John Meadows performs a set of chained rack deadlifts with iso-tension.
In-Season Training Discussion with Todd Hamer
We invade Robert Morris University during football two-a-days to grill a prominent strength coach.
How to Kick Ass in a One-Car Garage
Move that Ford Escort to the driveway, toss that box of old high school trophies in the trash; it's time to get serious.
Elitefts™ Kettlebell Swing w/Bands (Hips &Bell)
Kettlebell swings with bands around the kettlebell and bands around the hips
Elitefts™ 4x1 Prowler® Circuit
Try this Prowler Circuit if you are on a short track with confined space
Elitefts™ Three Dumbbell Press Variations
Three Incline Dumbbell Press variations including elevators, alternating, and Duo.
Serrano Split Squats
Matt Ladewski owner of Region Barbell Club demonstrates how to perform Serrano Split Squats
Guidance from Veterans: Advice from the Best Female Coaches
Fourteen strength coaches with DI experience provide insight on what it takes to succeed.
Elitefts™ Triceps Training Techniques with Dave Tate
Dave Tate explains and demonstrates an exercise variation for a seated triceps dip machine, the JM Press with the Swiss Bar and Chains, and a mechanical drop set of Tricep Pushdowns
MAG Grip Chain Extensions
Mark Dugdale demonstrates how to perform Chain Extensions with a MAG Grip attachment
Elitefts™ Board Press for Sports Performance
Modify your board press technique when training for athletic development
JL Plank
JL Holdsworth instructs his athlete on how to properly perform a plank for better transfer to walking out heavy squats and pulling heavier deadlifts
Elitefts™ Pull-Up Progressions & Regressions
Three ways to adjust the resistance of pull-ups in a team setting
Bulgarian Split Squats
Mark Dugdale demonstrates how to perform a brutal drop set of Bulgarian Split Squats
Elitefts™ Banded 45-Degree Back Raises
Shelby Starnes demonstrates how to perform banded hyper-extensions.
Elitefts™ Incline Bench 4" Grenade Ball Straight-Arm Pull Downs
John Meadows performs incline bench straight-arm pull downs
Lat Pull Down with Tsunami Bar
John Meadows performs a lat pull down with the elitefts™ Tsunami Lat Pulldown Ba
Greg Pyszczynski Podcast: Success as a Young Strength Coach
How Greg landed a head strength coach position at University of Buffalo.
Elitefts™ Kettlebell Swing 101
Teaching the kettlebell swing to a larger group of athletes made simple
Challenges the Best Female Strength Coaches Face
Overcoming obstacles in strength and conditioning is what separates the best from the rest.
Elitefts™ Chest Fly With Chains
Josh Bryant is performing chest flys with chains to accommodate to the strength curve and increase the amount of tension in the contracted position
Elitefts™ Mid Back Hybrid Movement (Upper Spinal Erectors)
Dave Tate explains a variation of the SS Yoke Bar Upper Bake Good Morning