I’ve decided to start compiling my own “articles of the month” that go up here on EliteFTS. I’ve been an avid reader of EVERY article for roughly the past 5+ years, and it’s the sole place that I go to increase my knowledge base, lifting, coaching, and personal growth. If you aren’t reading the articles on this site, you are really doing yourself a disservice! With that being said, here is the month in review of articles I either found interesting, useful, or just down right awesome. These are articles that spiked my interest and only reflect my views, but check em out and you can expect these every month for a LONG time. Enjoy!


Due to multiple commitments, the Quick Picks Series has be dwindled down to the top 10 articles of the month that I enjoyed reading. While there are nearly 60 articles to sift through, picking just 10 is tough. I still highly encourage you to read ALL the articles, but if you're cramped on time, these are where I would start.

How to Bench 5 Plates Raw: 0-400 Real Quick by Marc Keys

Should I Lift or Should I Sprint - The Case for Strength by Cameron Josse

WATCH: How I Made It Easy to Rep A 1000-pound Deadlift by Chris Duffin

3 Ways to Know You're Getting Stronger Without Take a Max by Joe Schillero

Why My Home Gym Is Better Than the S4 Compound by Matt Goodwin

Ten Items for the Retired Powerlifter Who Can't Tie His Shoelaces by Eric Maroscher

Stimulate Don't Annihilate by Skip Hill

Senator, You're No Jack Kennedy - Don't Drop the Deadlift by Eric Maroscher

WATCH: Is GPP Actually Important? by Justin Harris

Bodyweight Training for Athletes by Chris Tutela