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.

Sequencing Assistance Work by Swede Burns

Developing Your Own Strongman Program by Zach Gallmann

Four-Day and Three-Day Training Splits for Strength and Size by Chris Marzarella

Loaded Carries for Improved Body Position and Health by Jason Colley

Fuck Your Instincts: A Cautionary Tale by Greg Panora

Density Training - How I'm Training Now by Mark Dugdale

Controversies in Recovery Strategies by Luke Olsen

4 Things I Learned Training at Westside Barbell by John Gaglione

WATCH: Inside the Home Gym of elitefts CFO Steve Diel by Steve Diel

Ways to Sneak Cardio into Your Training by Jennifer Petrosino