LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast #55: Strength History
Who becomes great? What matters now to keep your legacy moving to the next generation? Steve Goggins is Dave Tate’s pick for the most underrated powerlifter, and he has his theories for why he isn’t mentioned.
Now THAT'S What I Call Impressive!
Not everyone is as lucky as me when it comes to seeing some of the most amazing moments in powerlifting. Since that’s the case, I’m sharing memories from the archives starring Chuck Vogelpohl, George Halbert, Steve Goggins, Travis Rogers, and Oleksandr Kutcher.
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.
WATCH: Power to the Female Powerlifters
If you’re a man and you’re trying to hold a woman back from powerlifting, or doing whatever she wants to do…Who are you to try and change her mind, and get her not to do it?
WATCH: Check Your Ego When Choosing Attempts
A lot of powerlifters have trouble with this. They can’t get out of the way of their own ego in order to call proper attempts.
WATCH: Dedication to Powerlifting Federations
Should you spend your powerlifting career competing only with one organization, or go wherever you feel like for each meet?
RANT: Stick with the Program
You paid a coach for a program and don’t like what they gave you? There’s a right way to handle this situation — and it’s not by deviating from the plan just because you want to.
WATCH: The First Time I Trained with Ronnie Coleman
The plan for the training session was to squat but the bodybuilding group had a lot more in mind.
Honoring elitefts Members Who Served Our Nation
We are honored to have team members who served our nation and this is a post paying homage to them. Check out their stories.
WATCH: Lessons Learned from Online and Personal Training Clients
Through many years training many clients, these are the main lessons that have helped the most for setting lifters up for success.
WATCH: How Would You Program for a Deadlift Only Meet?
Many lifters will be tempted to reduce their squat intensity to preserve energy for the deadlift, but that might not be the best idea.
WATCH: How Does It Feel to Do an 1100-Pound Good Morning?
Steve may be one of the strongest squatters of all time, but it hasn’t stopped him from receiving criticism for his squat style. Are the concerns warranted?
WATCH: Should You Keep Your Lats Tight When You Deadlift?
This popular deadlift cue might not be all it’s cracked up to be.
WATCH: Table Talk — The 3 Most Impressive Things Dave Has Seen at the S4...
The mind-blowing lifts and accomplishments that have occurred in the S4 are too numerous to recount, but there are a few that stick out in Dave’s mind.
Why You Should Hire an Online Coach
Not all online trainers are bad. Many members of team elitefts have been in this line of work for decades, training people long before social media even existed. Here’s what to look for.
WATCH: The Type of Training Programs I Have Used
With all of the different kinds of training programs that exist today, which ones have produced the most success?
WATCH: What I Would Change About My Time in Powerlifting
One small change could’ve led to all-time world records that might still be standing today.
Finding Her Place Chasing the Greats
Under the skillful coaching of Steve Goggins, Meana Franco continues to establish herself as one of the top young female powerlifters today. Read about the changes she’s implementing in anticipation of the IPL Anaheim Fit Expo.
WATCH: How Many Times Did I Think About Giving Up Powerlifting?
Powerlifting isn’t always fun. You have bad days in the gym, bad training cycles, and bad meets. What happens when the bad outweighs the good? Is it time to consider leaving?
3 Things I Would Tell A Younger Steve Goggins
If you could go back 10, 15, or 20 years in the past, what would you say? What advice for life would you share?
Bench Pressing Secrets of the Pros
In this article, you will find multiple quotes from some of the best lifters past and present regarding what makes a good bench presser — Greg Panora, Jeremy Hoornstra, Ryan Kennelly, and Eric Spoto to name a few.
WATCH: Steve Goggins Reviews the CETC US Open
With multiple Goggins Force lifters competing, Steve attended the meet — and now he has some thoughts to share.
What's Your Game Plan?
You’re never going to build a big total by going into the gym and lifting as much as possible every session, week after week, year after year.
Approaching the Bar: What Motivates You Before A Heavy Lift?
Do you need ammonia? Loud music? A slap to the back of your head? Your training partners screaming?
The Gift of Perspective: Things to Know as a New Powerlifter
In this first part of the perspective series, I share five perspectives for you to consider as you make your initial steps into the journey that we call powerlifting.
WATCH: What It Means to Have Someone's Back
Caring about someone doesn’t always mean agreeing with them — sometimes it means telling them they’re making a stupid-ass decision.
WATCH: Should You Arch Your Back When You Bench Press?
Bench-builder or back-breaker? Steve has the answer.
WATCH: Mental Preparation Tips for Powerlifting
To be your best on the platform, you need your mind to be just as prepared as your body.
WATCH: Why You Should Use Calibrated Plates
If you’re training for a new world or personal record, every pound matters.
The Yearly Training Plan of the Strength Athlete — When the Barbell Is T...
I was warned of not taking it for granted and it burned me at the one competition I had my sights on for months.
WATCH: How to Fight Friction in the Deadlift
Here is one tip I use in the gym and on the platform to make the entire movement smooth as possible.
USPA Drug Tested National Powerlifting Championships — Meána Franco PRs ...
I needed to regain confidence in myself as a lifter and take a step out of my comfort zone. I accomplished this at USPA Nationals.
LISTEN: Steve Goggins Appears on Geard Up Podcast, Discusses Powerliftin...
What will the recent SPF Fallout mean for the future of powerlifting?
2016 Arnold Sports Festival — Expo, XPC Meet Reports, and S4 Compound Ev...
Team elitefts did more than just compete this year at the Arnold. Everything we did is compiled here in one super-sized article.
Switching to Single-Ply and Walking Out the Squat
I’m making some changes and have employed the knowledge of several lifting legends to answer these crucial questions.
WATCH: Deadlift Tips on Tightness, Speed Pulls, and Hook Grip
Looking for guidance from one of the best of all time? Steve Goggins breaks down the deadlift in video form.
WATCH: Steve Goggins Coaches Méana Franco Through A Mock Meet
To overcome the limitations of an exclusively online coach-to-client relationship, these elitefts team members traveled to the S4 Compound for a day of in-person coaching in preparation for CPU Nationals.
A Big Win for Bell Power Systems and Goggins Force at USAPL 2015 Raw Nat...
This was by far the largest meet Goggins' Force has ever attended. Teaming up with Bell Power Systems was our best move in this competition.
USAPL Raw Nationals: 1100+ Lifters, Jesse Norris, and Team elitefts
With such a mind-boggling number of lifters on the roster, spotters, loaders, and judges kept things running smoothly for an impressive weekend in Scranton, PA.
WATCH: Casey Williams' Bench Methods and 12-Week Raw Program
These 6-week max effort and 4-week dynamic effort waves have taken Casey’s raw bench to 540 pounds. Watch as he explains his approach to chasing 600 and how you can use his methods yourself.
WATCH: Come Train and Learn with Legend Steve Goggins on September 26th
This training camp with Steve is set up with a limited attendance and a non-formal format. We designed it with this format so you can learn all you can from Steve and so that Steve can help tap into what YOU need to do to become better.
Come Train and Learn with Legend Steve Goggins on September 26th
This training camp with Steve is set up with a limited attendance and a non-formal format. We designed it with this format so you can learn all you can from Steve and so that Steve can help tap into what YOU need to do to become better.
SHOP: Training Camp with Hall of Famer Steve Goggins
Mark it on your calendar, Steve is coming to town! This is your chance to train and be coached by him at the elitefts S4 Compound.
The Hook Grip & Straps by the Legend Steve Goggins. Plus a 900lb pull!
The Hook Grip & Straps by the Legend Steve Goggins. Plus a 900lb pull!
WATCH: Tate, Dizenzo, and Goggins Present Coaching Methods from The Powe...
Three of our best experts discuss world-class coaching of the squat, the bench, and the deadlift.
WATCH: Steve Goggins and Swede Burns Explain How to Coach The Big Three ...
Author of the upcoming ‘5th Set’ ebook joins lifting legend and hall-of-famer Steve Goggins to break down powerlifting movements and programming.
WATCH: Goggins Discusses Recovery for Older Lifters
Your body is going to change as you age. Goggins says your training should, too.
WATCH: Goggins Replays Training Footage
Watching heavy rack pulls from the past, Goggins shares what he took for granted. Are you guilty of this too?
Goggins Force at the Arnold
Even a full hip replacement can’t stop Steve Goggins from coaching his team to a standout performance at the Pro Raw Challenge.
Goggins Optimistic One Week Post-Hip Replacement
After serious surgery, Goggins shares an update in good spirits.
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.
WATCH: Team elitefts Shares What Change Led to Their Greatest Improvement
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?
The Team elitefts Original Soundtrack
What does it take to crank your training intensity? Team elitefts goes all Siskel & Ebert on that.
The Problem of Oversimplification
With a complex organism such as the human body, answers to questions must contain a broad analysis covering various components.