10 Raw Training Adjustments to Make Westside Methods Work for You
With these tweaks to the most electrifying training program of our time, you will be able to master the Raw Revolution.
How I Train for a Meet, Month Two
The month of raw training has ended. Now it's time to learn your gear and hit big doubles.
15 Dumb Things Powerlifters Must Stop Doing
You're guilty of at least one of these things. Don't be a shithead. Stop.
Three Sets of Chains Is Not Three Sets of Chains
Most lifters are vague when it comes to pounds of band tension or chain weight. Here's how to measure accurately.
The Do's and Don'ts of Injury Prevention and Recovery
Beware of these injury warning signs and adjust your training program to adhere to your body's needs.
The Strength Coach's Guide to Squat Variations
The king of all exercises is a crucial teaching tool for your athletes.
WATCH: Dave Kirschen Settles Gear vs Raw Debate
This is it. Dave's closed up the argument. Nothing else to be said about it.
You've Founded Your Powerlifting Team...Now What?
Give your team purpose, relevance, and standards by asking these vital organization questions.
Sam Byrd Breaks All-Time 220 World Squat Record
Byrd's 915-pound raw with wraps squat shattered the previous record by an incredible 34 pounds.
Non-Traditional Microcycles in a Powerlifting Program
This basic template gives you five, 14-day microcycles to revamp that old-school program and give you new-age gains.
JL Holdsworth on Iron Radio
Listen to Team elitefts™ Coach and The Spot Athletics owner JL Holdsworth on Iron Radio
5 Mental Strategies To PR at Your Next Competition
You've spent weeks preparing your body for the meet, don't let your mind hold you back.
On Being Elite
Talking with Dave was great, but it was also amazing to hang out and shoot the show from his training compound in London, Ohio.
XPC Finals Awards Organization-Record Prize Money at 2015 Arnold
The Xtreme Powerlifting Coalition hosted its powerlifting finals at the Arnold for the third consecutive year, this time with $15,000 in prize money.
WATCH: Belaineh's Pro Raw Challenge Meet
Mickey's day at the Arnold Sports Festival granted some helpful insight for future competition.
XPC Finals @ The Arnold Classic - Final Results
The final results from the 2015 XPC Finals from The Arnold Classic
Now THIS Is What It's All About!
Chris Janek will hit the platform tomorrow but what he did today could be more impressive.
The Largest Sporting Event in the World!
The Arnold Classic Fitness Expos is something everyone should attend at least once.
How Deep is a Parallel Squat?
Competitors, judges, and organization rulebooks don't always agree on squat depth. If there's a definitive mark, this is where you'll find it.
Finding the Training Program that Works for You
Be open to different fitness methods, learn what is useful, discard what is not.
Yessica Martinez Goes 8 for 9 while Ano Pulls 804
Elitefts Team Athlete Yessica Martinez goes 297-181-352 for a 75.5 lb PR total of 830.5
Ed Coan & Chris Duffin Talk Strength Shop
This is REALLY good and worth the time to watch. One key take away aside from the content of the video is to understand you have to ALWAYS keep learning! - Dave Tate
6 Ways To Increase Strength
Six REAL factors to getting strong, not the same crap we've read over and over... and over again. Seriously, how many times do we have to be told to train hard, be consistent, follow a program and eat right? Those may not even matter anyhow but these do.
Powerlifters or Keyboard Cowards?
Longevity in the sport often reveals which competitors are driven by false confidence.
Teaching Humility and Success
One of the most important lessons is not learning how to accomplish your goals, but rather how to carry yourself once you do.
9 Week Conjugate Strength Training Program Proven to Break Records
This was designed in December 2000 and has been used by thousands of lifters to better grasp Conjugate Training and increase the strength of their Squat, Bench Press and Deadlift by hundreds of pounds.
Surviving Reno: International Travel for a Bigger Total
If you want to become the best, go learn from someone even better.
WATCH: What Would You Change About Your Sport?
Powerlifting, Strongman, and Physique sports all have their weaknesses. A diverse group of lifters discuss solutions to drive progress.
Entrepreneurial lessons From powerlifting
What can you learn from your first meet that can help your business?
Compression Floss Bands Post Rehab
Joey Smith walking you through how he has been using the elitefts compression bands for his personal post rehab therapy.
Happy Valentine's Day - Training & SH*T
Happy Valentine's Day the elitefts Way. Live, Learn (Love) and Pass On.
Goggins Optimistic One Week Post-Hip Replacement
After serious surgery, Goggins shares an update in good spirits.
Should Powerlifters Train Like Bodybuilders?
Here you go! Should Powerlifters train like Bodybuilders?
Prilepin's Table Discussion From Nerd Fitness
This is a good discussion with some nice links in regards to the use of Prilepin's table.
The Pursuit of Strength
We hold these truths to be self evident...all men are created equal (but not genetically) and have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of strength.
Eric Lilliebridge Breaks Wrapless Record (with Video)
A day before Tom Brady carved his Super Bowl legacy in stone, Eric Lilliebridge was leaving his own exclamation point.
Duffin Joins Efferding and Spoto for Las Vegas Training
The World's Strongest Bodybuilder makes his statement on Chris Duffin: The Mad Scientist of Powerlifting.
Matt Wenning's Extreme Squat Training Cycle
The 15-week squat cycle that built an equipped world record.
Unrecognized Benefits of a Commercial Gym
We all love a chalk-filled garage gym or a basement torture chamber with Olympic plates leaning against cracked cinder block walls, but the commercial gym presents some perks that your powerlifting gym lacks.
Open Letter to Aspiring Gym Owners
My top-10 components for what I feel can contribute to the success of a real powerlifting gym.
Memories of A Young Wannabe Powerlifter's Christmas
Chad was nestled all snug in his bed, while visions of power racks danced in his head...
Long-term Goal Achieved at 13th Annual USAPL American Open
A record setting bench launched Yard to the third highest total in the USAPL.
Efficiency with Supplemental Work
Three important considerations in getting the most out of your program.
Holdsworth Wins World Championship
Overcoming knee injuries and numerous life changes, Holdsworth sees how he ranks in the bench and deadlift categories.
