Train Technique to Unleash Hell in the Gym
I can't figure it out, but it seems to me the word "technique" is a bad word in powerlifting.
5 Squat Tips for Immediate Improvement
The following article is a quick five tips to help you with your squat.
The First Time, What was it Like?
Now that I think about it, I've had a lot of shitty "first times."
One Week of RAW
On the 3rd rep of 660 I dropped the bar and decided to walk away without risking injury.
5/3/1 System—Not Just for Football Players and Powerlifters
This past winter I had the unique privilege of working with Curtis Granderson as he was about to switch teams from the Detroit Tigers to the New York Yankees.
Al Caslow: 2 Weeks Out
Feeling extremely run-down now, so that's good. It means I'm putting in work.
Leigh An's Powerlifting Recipes of Awesomeness
Old-time favorites: Mac and Cheese and Grilled Corn-on-the-Cob.
Tips for Your First Raw Powerlifting Meet
Here are some tips for those of you who are considering your first powerlifting meet.
Powerlifting for Sport: Five Reasons Why Your Athletes Should Be Doing It
I will give you five very good reasons why powerlifting exercises and repetition schemes should be used in your athletic conditioning programs.
Leigh An's Powerlifting Recipies of Awesomeness
Grilled Buffalo Chicken Wings with a side of man ranch.
Q&A with Dave Tate
The Answer Man helps guide you from shit to suck, from suck to good, and eventually from good to great!
Week 5 with Brian Carroll
This will take me well into pre-comp training and lead to some important sessions.
Cheap Crack for Powerlifters
When you need that little pick-me-up for a big squat, your little friend, will never let you down.
Gear Tweaks: Get More From Your Gear
They've hit some crazy numbers, so they must be doing something right!
Board Press with Bench Shirt
I do understanding most readers don't bench press with a shirt and more than likely never will.
4-Day Guide: How to Cut for a Short Weigh-In
Dropping five or six pounds should be relatively easy for you to do the last few days prior to weigh-ins.
Five New Powerlifting Assistance Exercises
If you’re a strength or power athlete, chances are you seek a bigger squat, bench press, and deadlift.
So You Want to be a Meet Director?
I want them to read this and say, “Damn! That’s pretty easy. I can run a meet too!”
McGorry/Starnes Interview: Powerlifting to Bodybuilding
Our very own “Unlikely Powerlifter,” Matt McGorry, decided to compete in his very first bodybuilding show just a few short weeks ago.
The Mindset of a Powerlifter
The world of powerlifting is a small enclave overshadowed by the field of bodybuilding.
A Reactive Training Manual Overview
The Reactive Training Manual has been available for over a year now.
How to Add Cardio and Diet to Your Powerlifting Regimen
I feel a man should be able to lift heavy shit, bust out 10 or more pull-ups, and get up at any given time and bang out two or three miles.
Iron Intelligence
For all the serious lifters out there wondering what they’ll do when they’re no longer able to handle the daily grind that their sport necessitates, I have a suggestion—teaching.
The New Lifter
Read all you can on the sport. A great place to start is the EliteFTS.com articles section.
EliteFTS Spotlight: Brian Carroll
Brian Carroll is the newest addition to Team EliteFTS. He is now both a sponsored athlete and member of the Q&A staff.
Powerhouse and Hard Body
How long does it take an overweight powerlifter to turn into a chiseled X-men Wolverine? According to Jason Adams, 16 weeks.
How to Set Up on the Deadlift
Most of the time, you’ll see the deadlift performed like a cat taking a shit. You know what I mean—the arch and twitch technique? There are a ton of reasons why someone would deadlift this way:
From The Mill 12/16/2009
Dave Tate answers your business and training questions while.... On The Mill. Topics include reading material, mentoring and bicep pain.
EliteFTS: Top 8 Good Morning Exercises
The Good Morning Movement is one of the best movements to include in any strength program. Here are our top 8 Good Morning varieties.
Smith’s Got Your Back: Warm-ups for Squat Injury Prevention
Squat injuries happen more frequently without a proper warm-up. Dr. Ryan Smith discusses a few simple movements he uses that can save you from painful complications.
The Key to Reaching Athletic Achievement
The most common questions I receive are “What type of program should I be following?” and “What type of program do you follow?” In my opinion, too many athletes concern themselves far too much about what training program they’re following. They don’t focus enough on the other myriad of factors that are more influential in determining how far they’ll go in their sport.
EFS Pro Short Band Strength
Bands were first introduced to Dave Tate close to 10 years ago. After experimenting with accommodating resistance and the use of chains, Dave took his squat from 760 to 855 in 12 months.
Econo Prowler Review
Team DOS just received the new Econo Prowler a couple months ago with the intent of using the hell out of it.
1100 Pound Abs
The other day in the gym, the topic of ab training for strength came up. I figured there was nobody better to ask than 1100 pound squatter Matt Wenning.
Problem—Raw Bench Press; Solution—Plyometrics
Speed training in the bench press has become increasingly popular. Louie Simmons of Westside Barbell Club popularized this concept by advocating a speed day in the bench press. Some call it a “dynamic” day, and some call it a “light” day.
EliteFTS Spotlight: Justin Cecil
Justin Cecil is a full time staff member at St. Vincent Sports Performance in Indiana, and serves as the head strength and conditioning coach at Lawrence Central High School.
Under The Bar: The S-4 Weekender Program Part 2
This article is the continuation of the Weekender Series that has documented the training of a few of our featured training log lifters, as well as the weekend group training in our weight room:
EliteFTS Spotlight: Josh Bryant
Josh Bryant is a speed, strength, and conditioning coach. He is also a personal trainer who has works with many clients in person at Metroflex Gym in Arlington, Texas and via the internet.
Raising the Bar: A Review
Dave Tate’s first book, Under the Bar, was billed as a book that wasn’t about training but kind of was. It wasn’t about business but kind of was, and it wasn’t about life but kind of was. His second book, Raising the Bar, is very similar but with a dark twist.