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.
The beginning of XPC preparation proved how much I stood to learn from Dave, Matt Smith, and the other weekend regulars.
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.
Team elitefts did more than just compete this year at the Arnold. Everything we did is compiled here in one super-sized article.
Participating coaches include; Swede Burns, Clint Darden, Julia Ladewski, Brandon Smitley, Joe Schillero, Ken Skip Hill, Zach Gallmann, Matt Ladewski, Shane Church, David Allen, Casey Williams, Dani Overcash, David Kirschen, Sheri Whethem, Ken Whethem.
Most women are unfamiliar with this movement but, with the right techniques and teaching methods, this can be one of the easiest ‘big’ exercises to learn.
With only four weeks to go, our athletes are getting serious (and animated) in the S4 Compound.
When moments of failure start to cloud your perspective of training, you need to return to your core philosophy. Asking these questions will force you to refocus on the big picture.
The final powerlifting movement may seem simple, but it isn’t. Use this teaching progression with the proper cues to help new lifters.
Now that we’ve tackled the squat, let’s break down the bench set up and introduce a cue system to use during every set.
What started as a coaching weekend turned into a group training session for elitefts team members.
You can choose to be a wise builder or a foolish builder. You may not notice the difference at the start, but once meet day comes, there will be no way to hide a weak foundation.
These are a few important components of building a big bench, starting with getting the bar off your chest as quickly and efficiently as possible.
This crime classic is full of strength training lessons from the Corleone family. When you take the platform, are you the hot-tempered Santino or the calm, calculated Michael?
Guiding younger lifters isn’t only about giving back to the sport you love — when you do it correctly, you grow, too.
It is imperative to keep your lats tight while deadlifting; Joe Schillero shares 3 coaching cues that help keep him in an ideal postural position.
How are your ideas, new or recycled, helping anyone but yourself?
While you program the complex details of a meet-training cycle, don’t over look these principles your strength is built upon.
In life and in strength you are given one opportunity. It is free aside from this exception: you must do something with it.
Use my steps to create your own strength and weight management protocol.
Follow Schillero's educational process to avoid common mistakes when crafting your technique.
There's more to our athletes than big numbers and world-class physiques. Find out what really matters to Team elitefts this holiday season.
A look back at competitors, experts, and officials that participated in the World Championship.
Three important considerations in getting the most out of your program.
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?
With several years under his belt, the biggest meet of Schillero’s career earned him a highly-coveted powerlifting honor.
What does it take to crank your training intensity? Team elitefts goes all Siskel & Ebert on that.
Bulletproof your mind. Bulletproof your back. Hell, bulletproof everything.
The second segment of my guide to off-season programming. It's what you choose to do between competitions that matters.
SWOT analysis is crucial in developing a business plan, but can it also be applied to your powerlifting?
Two things piss him off. Lifters that hate gear and people that call him "Shirello."
If you aren’t wising up to the value of gear for raw lifting, Joe will choke you out with a pair of Krait Knee Wraps.
The winners of this weekend qualify for the WPC World Championships…who will they be?
Are you afraid that the chalk police will find illicit lifting paraphernalia in your gym bag?
Corrections to three common mistakes female lifters make in the squat.
Welcome to Blast and Dust 101. I’m your professor Joe Schillero.
Corrections to five common bench mistakes that will move you one step closer to your next PR.
Does your focus on the big training picture make you miss the details that can ensure your success?
Reverse bands are a common tool to overload movements, but there is more than one way to utilize them in your training.
What does it take to join Team Elitefts?
It is easy to put too much pressure on ourselves as competitors, but we have to realize that each meet is building momentum toward long-term success.
It is one thing to sit in class and get a degree, but it is going to take more than a piece of paper to set you apart.
Training is a daily battle in which our will and desire are tested.
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