The Young, Skinny Guy’s Guide to Gaining Mass and Strength
Don't make the same mistakes I made when I was struggling to leave "young and skinny" territory.
Dysfunction and Obesity
Dietary changes have been shown to improve mood and motivation, and exercise will improve self-efficiency and lead to healthier relationships.
The Only Exercise You'll Need for Bigger, Better Biceps
This is going to hammer your grip, work the upper back, shoulders, legs and even abs.
World of Wendler: Nachos, Beards, Bikes and Training
That's just f*%&ing retarded since I'm uglier now than I've ever been.
Peewee League
I was asked by a group of peewee league football parents to train their kids for the upcoming tryouts.
The "Lost" Workouts
Use some of these the next time you’re being filmed while stranded in a remote locale.
Extreme Football Conditioning for Linemen
Steve discusses four great conditioning moves for football linemen.
Squats: Superior to Leg Presses for Muscle Hypertrophy and Athletic Prowess
After analyzing this, is the leg press really safer than the squat?
Project Six-Pack (Part 1)
What once was the outline of abdominal muscle trying to peak through had now taken on more of the infamous muffin top shape.
In Honor of Charlie Francis
It is my personal feeling that Charlie is the most important coaching figure to have emerged from the Western Hemisphere.
Tradition, 5/3/1 and the High School Football Player
Learn a little about what other places are doing and then reevaluate your own program.
Get Healthy Hips and Shoulders with the Naked Get Up: Part 1
What do powerlifters and elderly women have in common?
Blue Collar Training for Mass and Strength: Part II
In this article, I’ll lay out a training template to use in putting together a quality mass building routine and discuss some factors outside of the gym that play a role in training progress.
Vertical Jump and the Eccentric Utilization Ratio
High performance in many sporting endeavors is characterized by the ability to display high amounts of muscular power.
My Love/Hate Relationship with Shift Work
A few months back, I put pen to paper and wrote about getting my strength and wits back to begin competitive powerlifting again.
The Parasympathetic Secret
You wake up after a restful night’s sleep to hit up the gym before the sun comes up, but why do you feel so weak and unmotivated to lift heavy and strong?
This lift's for You, Mom...
Because of everything you do, we want to dedicate these lifts to you. Happy Mother's Day!
DVD Review: American Football: Physical Preparation During Skills Camps ...
I’ll begin this review by stating, straight off the top, that James “The Thinker” Smith is a friend of mine.
Three Lessons I’ve Learned as a Beginner Strength Coach/Trainer
Jay shares the top three things he has learned breaking into the strength and fitness world.
The Kroc Row: Metroflex
When I walked up the first day they had a hog cooking right in front of the building.
SPP and the High School Athlete
Each year, schools and parents spend thousands of dollars to send children to the top sports camps, coaches, and programs. However, there isn’t any camp or coach that can replace the athlete’s own strength.
Chad Aichs: Big Whig Opinions, Hardcore Hearts and Monster Trucks
I don’t usually bring politics up, but I’m pretty pissed off so here it goes!
Under the Bar: Passion Part 1
This two-part column will be my way to bring everyone up to date with what’s going on with my training, and some of what’s going on at elitefts.com.
More Muscular Development Training Bytes
Previously published in MuscleDevelopment.com, Steve and Tom summarize some recent key studies in the world of physical development.
Why Cardio Alone Doesn't Cut Fat
I wrote this article in order to educate women and some men who believe that doing cardio and abs will help them shed pounds on their midsection.
Training On-the-Go
Although they aren’t brand new, there’s a reason Blast Straps have continued to challenge athletes into 2010.
Key Concepts in Preparation of the American Football Sportsman
During the past six years I have been able to experience a very diverse background of training as it applies to the game football.
Applying Block Periodization Principles for Your Own Mental Development
I’d like to offer a preliminary note to this article before I begin, expressing my appreciation for the service that EliteFTS provides.
So You Wanna be a Fighter? Part 3
This is the final installment of the series—where my transition from powerlifter to entering a mixed martial arts (MMA) tournament takes place.
Training in the Zone of Proximal Development
The zone of proximal development is the area between what people can do independently and when they need help.
Training for Football
Growing up, I played a variety of sports and fell in love with weight training when I was 13 years old.
Off-Season Football Training for the NFL: Working with defensive player...
In my career as a private strength coach, I’ve had the pleasure of working with some very talented players.
Training Young Athletes: The Philosophy of a Part-Time Trainer and Full...
I used to be an athlete. Not a great one but an athlete all the same.
A Fighter Training Fighters: An Interview with Jimmy “the British Assass...
Jimmy Campbell’s record is eleven wins with just four losses.
Reactive Training Systems for Strongman
Reactive Training Systems (RTS) began as a training system for powerlifters.
Top 5 Advantages of Swiss Bars
If you have no means to do chin-ups, you can put it on the top of a power rack – and voila! An
The Power of Sandbagging: An Interview with Josh Henkin
With so many other fitness tools out there, why the sandbag?
EliteFTS Spotlight: University of Richmond Strength Coach Jay DeMayo
I actually got hurt my junior year playing soccer there, and our athletic trainer was talking about this whole “training athletes” thing.
A Person with an IQ above Room Temperature: Interview with Phil Richards
There are many self-proclaimed “experts” today who quote research on how to get lean, build muscle mass, and other physique enhancing programs.
Log Jammer Training for Football
With high school football coming to an end, many high performance football training dungeons and gyms are prepping for off-season training.
(Don’t) Assume the Athletic Position
In all sports, the rudimentary beginnings of movement starts with a specific stance or posture.