I Am Bryan Doberdruk
It all began with Bryan buying a used monolift from elitefts. One thing led to another and nearing ten years, he’s still on the team as an athlete.
Top 5 for February
Here are the articles, blogs, and logs that were clicked, read, liked, and shared the most for February: Add 100 Pounds to Your Deadlift, Technically, You’re Weak, Talon Grip for Squats, The Anti Shrug and Why It’s Important, and more! Find out too, a couple of things we’re compiling for March.
Apply Today for the Slingshot Showdown at the Arnold
Think you have what it takes to win some cash at the Arnold Sports Festival? See if you meet the qualifications for the Slingshot Showdown competition to find out.
Try This On for Size
It all started about two weeks post-Arnold, when I secured my second win back-to-back. I did what I’d always done—push the limits, take drugs, and eat food.
Take the Emotion out of the Bar
Motivation doesn’t mean a thing if you haven’t done the work. Relying on the psych up didn’t work for me and this is why.
XPC 2018: Bryan Doberdruk Pulls 781 Pounds — Wins Again
Despite pre-competition nerves, Doberdruk walks away with the title and PR for the second year in a row at the XPC 21 Deadlift Salute (lightweight division). Check out his results.
XPC 2018: Brandon Bombs
While getting ready for his wedding and working two jobs, Brandon Smitley couldn't prepare for this meet as he had hoped. It was a tough day for Smitley but he is in good spirits and looking forward to his next meet.
XPC 2018 — JP Carroll Wins Again
JP foresaw two possible outcomes for today’s meet: total 2300 or beat Domenick Minnici to secure another win.
XPC 2018: Kirschen Wins Weight Class and Best Overall Lifter
Despite an emotional last couple weeks, Dave Kirschen was able to overcome a heavy heart and sporadic training cycle to win big at the XPC. Check out his results.
XPC 2018 — Julia Sets Three PRs
Julia Ladewski provides us pre-competition insight, her mentality during a meet and what it means to represent elitefts under the bar. Check out her XPC 2018 results.
Excuses Don't Count Towards Your Total
At least, not at this point. As it stands, we are left with adding up our heaviest successful attempt for each of the three lifts and the sum of those is how a powerlifting total is born.
2017 XPC Finals — Team elitefts Results
Man, Kirschen would have looked real bad if he didn't lock out this deadlift.
WATCH: Meet Chris 'Tank' Janek
As winner of both 2014 XPC Finals and GPA Worlds, Tank knows a thing or two about strength.
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.
Tank Smashes into the elitefts Gym!
Chris "The Tank" Janek makes his first visit to the elitefts™ compound!
Kirschen Triumphant at XPC Finals
In powerlifting, a perfect storm of prep, weigh-in, refeed, and nine-for-nine execution is a rarity. David Kirschen pulled that off at the recent XPC Finals.
2013 XPC: A First Place Finish
Snoring, mounds of dextrose, and baby powder could not keep Mick from giving the 2013 XPC his all.
2013 XPC: Ab Cramps and a Big Total
It feels good to reach a goal total and nab several PRs in the process.