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.

Building the Yoke by Jim Wendler

Generation Pussy by Skip Hill

14 Things About Bodybuilding and Building Muscle That I Know to Be True by Alex Mullan

RANT: The Truth About Internet Idiots and a World Record Squat Attempt by Matt Smith

Overhead Pressing for a Bigger and Safer Bench Press by Matt Mills

WATCH: Dr. Eric Serrano SPS Presentation - Eating for Size and the Problem with Protein Shakes by Eric Serrano

The Four Best Powerlifting Assessments by John Gaglione

Training Lanes: A Guide to Conjugate Programming for Athletes by Nate Harvey

WATCH: The Hanging Hamstring Raise by Scott Mendelson

How to Optimize Your Biggest Recovery Asset by Austin Stout