The Nines and Tens of Training and Nutrition
The Nines and Tens of Training and Nutrition
The things to which you devote your time fall into one of two categories: those that are building your future or those that are holding you back.
5 Tips to Come Down A Weight Class
5 Tips to Come Down A Weight Class

Aside from lessening my bench stroke, carrying extra bodyfat has really no upside. Consider these five easy steps I took to finally say goodbye to Fatville.

Dario vs The Deadlift: 100 Pounds in 10 Months
Dario vs The Deadlift: 100 Pounds in 10 Months

By designing his training program to address each of his technical, mental, and muscular weaknesses, I was able to help Dario claim the record he deserved.

Training Around an Injury: Weak Point Troubleshooting
Training Around an Injury: Weak Point Troubleshooting

Consider what areas of the body are affected, analyze what lifts aren’t improving, and come up with a plan for recovery. Now is not the time to give up.

Training Around an Injury: Warm-Ups, Effective Dose, and Balance
Training Around an Injury: Warm-Ups, Effective Dose, and Balance

At times, training around an injury may be your only option in this sport. There is no easy fix, but these small adjustments can combine to keep you moving forward.

Reviewing the Ript 3 Phase Skin Reinforcement System for Torn Calluses
Reviewing the Ript 3 Phase Skin Reinforcement System for Torn Calluses

A torn callus may not be a long-term injury that requires a rehab protocol, but if it happens close to a meet, you need to be ready. Here’s how I recovered after tearing my hand open at the S4 Compound.

Serrano Split Squats Drop Set
Serrano Split Squats Drop Set

Try this brutal variation on an already brutal exercise: Serrano split squats with Matt Ladewski.

Glute Ham Raise 21's
Glute Ham Raise 21's

The 21’s sequence isn’t just for biceps…

WATCH: 8 Good Morning Variations That Belong in Your Program
WATCH: 8 Good Morning Variations That Belong in Your Program

Team elitefts gives you this compilation of their favorite good morning variations.

WATCH: A Message from Team elitefts
WATCH: A Message from Team elitefts

There's more to our athletes than big numbers and world-class physiques. Find out what really matters to Team elitefts this holiday season.

Fixing Common Mistakes in the Big Three Lifts
Fixing Common Mistakes in the Big Three Lifts

Our first elitefts Powerlifting Experience offered exceptional insight on how to be a better lifter.

Rackable Cambered Bar Goodmornings with Chains
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.

Serrano Split Squats
Serrano Split Squats

Matt Ladewski owner of Region Barbell Club demonstrates how to perform Serrano Split Squats

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

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

5/3/1 for Supplemental Work
5/3/1 for Supplemental Work

Matt explains how he controls volume and builds lifts while also keeping himself in check for workouts ahead.

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

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

Elitefts™ Barbell Back Extension
Elitefts™ Barbell Back Extension

Elitefts™ Team Members Julia Ladewski, Matt Ladewski, and Dave Kirschen demonstrate barbel back extensions on the GHR

WATCH: My Trip to Elitefts (Part 2)
WATCH: My Trip to Elitefts (Part 2)

My throat was about 80 percent closed and continuing to swell shut.

Darden Diaries: My Trip to Elitefts (Part 1)
Darden Diaries: My Trip to Elitefts (Part 1)

He went through another couple of sets and then began to stumble and huff and puff his way over to where we were and then did something that will never escape me for the rest of my life.

Meet Management 101: Warm Up Timing
Meet Management 101: Warm Up Timing

Timing of the warm ups is just one of the many tasks that falls under the handler’s responsibility at a meet.

Roasted Muscle Sprouts
Roasted Muscle Sprouts

Dad tested, kid approved—the veggie for every man looking to get strong(er).

December 2012 Roundtable, Part 5
December 2012 Roundtable, Part 5

The conclusion of the December team elitefts™ roundtable discussion.

December 2012 Roundtable, Part 4
December 2012 Roundtable, Part 4

Part four of the December team elitefts™ roundtable discussion.

December 2012 Roundtable, Part 3
December 2012 Roundtable, Part 3

Part three of the December team elitefts™ roundtable discussion.

December 2012 Roundtable, Part 2
December 2012 Roundtable, Part 2

Part two of the December team elitefts™ roundtable discussion.

December 2012 Roundtable, Part 1
December 2012 Roundtable, Part 1

Part one of the December team elitefts™ roundtable discussion.

Leftover Turkey Pot Pie
Leftover Turkey Pot Pie

Nice job… you overcooked the turkey. Your ONE task on Thanksgiving day. Thankfully, the Betty Crocker of powerlifting has your back once again. (So your better half won’t be able to hold your epic fail over your head for too much longer).

Pumpkin Protein Mousse
Pumpkin Protein Mousse

Are dessert and sugar-laden sweets out of the question for you this Thanksgiving? Think again. Matt Ladewski, who has an elite total in spatula wielding, gives you a way to have your pie—well, kind of—and eat it too.

Garlic Parmesan Broccoli
Garlic Parmesan Broccoli

If steamed broccoli is getting old, try this tasty alternative from the kitchen of the Betty Crocker of the bench press, Matt Ladewski.

Egg Cups
Egg Cups

Do you need a meal that really packs a protein punch? Well, here you go. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or even brinner (breakfast for dinner, y’all).

A Very Ladewski LTT, Part II
A Very Ladewski LTT, Part II

This time around, I was actually able to listen to the speakers without being dragged into the dungeon of doom (aka: the elitefts2 basement) for interviews.

My Trip to Learn To Train 5
My Trip to Learn To Train 5

This is the tale of the best weekend of my existence! I went to the Learn To Train seminar at the Elitefts.com compound. We met some of the best minds and people in lifting, training and in life!

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.

My Pilgrimage to Mecca
My Pilgrimage to Mecca

Consistency, attitude and a great atmosphere may be what you’re missing.

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.

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