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.

So You Want to Be a Strength Coach? by Ben Jacobs

A Bodybuilding Diet for Powerlifters: How to Eat to Build Muscle and Get Strong by Ben Pollack

Build Your Deadlift with the Deadlift Plus Deadlift Below the Knee by C.J. Murphy

My Indicators by Jim Wendler

WATCH: Blast from the Past - Triceps Hell by elitefts staff

Finding Strength with Derek Poundstone by Zach Gallmann

Build Your Deadlift with the Snatch Grip Deadlift by C.J. Murphy

Ego Is the Enemy by Casey Williams

Saying Goodbye - Memories of the S4 Compound by elitefts staff

Trunk Training for Powerlifting by John Gaglione