#104 - Meatheads, Beers, and Being Fat
#104 - Meatheads, Beers, and Being Fat

Matt Goodwin and Sam Brown talk about being fat, beer, and meathead decisions. Let these two be your guide to what NOT to do.

#98 - Alcohol and Training?! What Have We Done!?
#98 - Alcohol and Training?! What Have We Done!?

What? Yes, you read that title correctly. Whoever said that alcohol and training don’t mix was trying to take away some good times.

How to Build Your Dream Home Gym
How to Build Your Dream Home Gym

Two words: in layers. As you’ll see, it took Matt Goodwin six years to accumulate everything he has in his gym. His message to you: start small and start now.

WATCH: Equipment Feature — Spud Inc. Econo Triceps and Lat Pulley
WATCH: Equipment Feature — Spud Inc. Econo Triceps and Lat Pulley

This item is one of the most cost-effective ways to add a ton of variation to your training and enable you to perform a greater number of exercises.

WATCH: Equipment Feature: The elitefts 5 Rings Bar
WATCH: Equipment Feature: The elitefts 5 Rings Bar

More precise bar positioning, simpler coaching cues, and easier chain and band placement are just a few of the many benefits of this innovative bar design.

Test of Time: The Power Rack
Test of Time: The Power Rack

Most people walk into a gym and expect to see a power rack. It’s as natural a thing as the grass is green or the sky is blue. Over the decades, the power rack has remained a gym staple due to its versatility and reputation.

5 Gifts for the Ultimate Powerlifting Garage Gym
5 Gifts for the Ultimate Powerlifting Garage Gym

I am here to tell you if these are on your Christmas list and you get all these items, then you will be on track for a massive total and some of the best training of your life. I cannot recommend all of these pieces enough.

WATCH: Equipment Feature — elitefts Tri Plyo Cube
WATCH: Equipment Feature — elitefts Tri Plyo Cube

With three different heights in one plyobox, the elitefts Tri Plyo Cube is a great tool and one you should definitely have in your home gym.

The Poopy Raccoon
The Poopy Raccoon

In preparation for our next training session, I knew I needed the help of my coworkers. The next morning they all received the following email blast…

Union Fitness: Pittsburgh's Community Gym
Union Fitness: Pittsburgh's Community Gym

“We only have our word.” For Union Fitness owner Casey Williams, his history with elitefts, staff, integrity, and the imagery of Pittsburgh unions and steel are the things that hold his gym and community together.

Equipment Feature — elitefts Power Bar
Equipment Feature — elitefts Power Bar

In this video, Equipment Sales Director Matt Goodwin shows off the elitefts Power Bar and its specs, focusing on the bar’s gnarly knurling. It’s amazing how it easily fits into just about any gym — garage, private, or commercial. It’s no wonder it’s a favorite!

Power in Motion is Coming Soon to Gahanna, Ohio
Power in Motion is Coming Soon to Gahanna, Ohio
What sets Power in Motion apart from other Gahanna, Ohio, gyms? Here, members won’t just be a number — they'll all have individualized programs. Luckily for owner Alex Powers, elitefts has equipment that's just as unique as future gym members.
WATCH: Equipment Feature — elitefts Squat Box
WATCH: Equipment Feature — elitefts Squat Box

Are you always on the go? Not sure when you’re going to get your next box squat in? We have the perfect solution for you, and it’s called the elitefts Squat Box. Not only is it lightweight, but it’s incredibly versatile, with three heights in one box!

WATCH: How to Make Your Own Belt Squat
WATCH: How to Make Your Own Belt Squat

For only $200, you, too, can make your own belt squat. It’s easy, efficient, and affordable. A win-win purchase.

Equipment Feature — elitefts Custom Functional Trainer
Equipment Feature — elitefts Custom Functional Trainer

At over nine feet tall and five and a half feet wide, this machine cannot be described as “compact.” This is a premier, fully-customizable machine that offers near limitless exercise options.

WATCH: Custom Equipment for Destination Dallas
WATCH: Custom Equipment for Destination Dallas

After a visit to the S4 Compound, Greg McCoy and his Gasp affiliates found a piece of equipment for their Plano, Texas facility.

WATCH: Meet Kory Lichtensteiger
WATCH: Meet Kory Lichtensteiger

The newest elitefts Executive Equipment Specialist started in small town Ohio, made it all the way to the NFL, and is now back to put his knowledge of strength training to work.

WATCH: Table Talk — Advice for Starting a Powerlifting Gym
WATCH: Table Talk — Advice for Starting a Powerlifting Gym

Choosing equipment? Finding a building? Designing the gym layout? No, there’s a step before all of these things.

Georgia Southern Adds Donald Day as Assistant Football S&C Coach
Georgia Southern Adds Donald Day as Assistant Football S&C Coach
No stranger to the collegiate weight room, Donald Day has earned himself a spot at Georgia Southern University as the assistant strength and conditioning coach for the Eagles football team.
WATCH: The Vision and Growth of Showtime Strength and Performance
WATCH: The Vision and Growth of Showtime Strength and Performance

Nick Showman built his facility with a purpose and, in the process of growing, has found a niche in softball, welcomed serious lifters, and expanded the services he and his coaches provide.

WATCH: Inside the Home Gym of elitefts CFO Steve Diel
WATCH: Inside the Home Gym of elitefts CFO Steve Diel

Having a home gym has allowed me to have the time to fit everything together and never have to sacrifice my training. Here’s how I designed my gym layout, prioritized my equipment selection, and ordered from elitefts.

Three Phases of Purchasing Gym Equipment for New Gym Owners
Three Phases of Purchasing Gym Equipment for New Gym Owners

Every gym has its own unique qualities at the start, but for those of you who want to start a strength or athletic training facility, use this guide for the best approach to equipment purchases.

Why My Home Gym Is Better Than the S4 Compound
Why My Home Gym Is Better Than the S4 Compound

My home gym has been one of the best investments I have ever made. Let me explain how I got here.

Transform Home Space into Home Gym
Transform Home Space into Home Gym
Matt Goodwin explains why you don't need mirrors, dumbbells, a cable crossover machine, or a treadmill to reach your performance and physique goals.
2-Month Home Gym Review
2-Month Home Gym Review
Let's just say I couldn't be more happier.
WATCH: Introducing the Three elitefts Power Rack Packages
WATCH: Introducing the Three elitefts Power Rack Packages

Our new power rack packages offer immediate customization options for a better gym and better shopping experience.

elitefts Sales Director Creates Home Gym
elitefts Sales Director Creates Home Gym
He has access to the S4 Compound...why would he do something like that?
Students Maximizing Their Athletic Potential
Students Maximizing Their Athletic Potential
Elk Rapids High School gets an elitefts™ renovation.
The Team elitefts Original Soundtrack
The Team elitefts Original Soundtrack

What does it take to crank your training intensity? Team elitefts goes all Siskel & Ebert on that.

Everyone's an Athlete
Everyone's an Athlete

Referred to as a hybrid gym, Brian Saunders opens 11athletics to offer the best equipment and environment for any strength enthusiast.

Build-A-Titan Fund Overhauls High School Weight Room
Build-A-Titan Fund Overhauls High School Weight Room

With the help of Joey Smith and Nebo Barbell, McDowell High School receives a much needed upgrade.

Gym Installation at Region Barbell Club
Gym Installation at Region Barbell Club

Matt Ladewski opens elitefts-equipped facility to clients looking to get stronger.

WATCH: Gym Installation at Pickerington Central High School
WATCH: Gym Installation at Pickerington Central High School

Although he has setup hundreds of the finest weight rooms in the country, for Matt Goodwin this gym install became a very personal mission.

Longtime elitefts Supporters Open High Performance Fitness
Longtime elitefts Supporters Open High Performance Fitness

Profile of Elitefts V.I.P. Gym High Performance Fitness

44 and Broken, Part 7
44 and Broken, Part 7

I’m coming to the end of the training cycle, and the meet is only a few weeks away.

LTT4 Training Footage
LTT4 Training Footage

We were thrilled to have Trent Chance shoot video at the Sunday morning training session we had following the Learn To Train Seminar.

Equipment 101: Monster Mondo Leg Press
Equipment 101: Monster Mondo Leg Press

The more you know about your equipment, the better you can use it.

Equipment 101: 0-90 Standard and Collegiate Dumbbell Bench
Equipment 101: 0-90 Standard and Collegiate Dumbbell Bench

The more you know about your equipment, the better you can use it.

Equipment 101: EFS Walk-Thru Monolift
Equipment 101: EFS Walk-Thru Monolift

The more you know about your equipment, the better you can use it.

Equipment 101: Signature Monolift
Equipment 101: Signature Monolift

The more you know about your equipment, the better you can use it.

Equipment 101: Deluxe Monolift
Equipment 101: Deluxe Monolift

The more you know about your equipment, the better you can use it.

Equipment 101: GHR
Equipment 101: GHR

The more you know about your equipment, the better you can use it.

Equipment101: elitefts™ Super Yoke
Equipment101: elitefts™ Super Yoke

The more you know about your equipment, the better you can use it.

Equipment 101: SS Yoke Bar
Equipment 101: SS Yoke Bar

The more you know about your equipment, the better you can use it.

Equipment 101: The Deluxe Competition Bench
Equipment 101: The Deluxe Competition Bench

The more you know about your equipment, the better you can use it.

Equipment 101: The Prowler
Equipment 101: The Prowler

We are the home of the original Prowler…and not to mention…Prowler Flu.

Equipment 101: EliteFTS Collegiate Rack
Equipment 101: EliteFTS Collegiate Rack

The more you know about your equipment, the better you can use it.

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