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 6+ 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.

Strenth 101 from Westside Barbell by Dave Tate

5/3/1 for Strongman: Programming Adjustments, Competition Prep, and Training Tips by Aaron Moody

WATCH: 9 Strategies to Deadlift 900 Pounds by Josh Bryant

Powerlifting Then and Now by Greg Panora

Keeping My Promise by David Kirschen

3 Missing Links in Your Hypertrophy Training by Jason Colley

The Simple Steps To Add Serious Weight To Your Deadlift by Kyran Doyle

The Strongest Man in the Gym by Eric Maroscher

7 Special Exercises To Build Your Main Lifts by Matt Ladewski

Reason  by Swede Burns