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.

Bench Pressing Secrets of the Pros by Josh Benerakis

How I Lost 30 Pounds in One Day: Secrets to Water Cuts for Strength Athletes by Ben Pollack

How You Should Train Your Upper Back for Powerlifting by John Gaglione

Priorities for the Powerlifter and Bodybuilder - Lower Body Mobility and Stability by Jason Colley

Training Advice Worth Repeating by Matt Mills

Lean Gaining 101 by Jason Maxell

Body Mechanics 101: How To Bring Back 80s Lat Development by Skip Hill

Dave Tate: Looking Back On Nearly 20 Years, Some Things Never Change by Mike Szudarek

The Hybrid Deadlift Stance by Eric Maroscher

Periodize Your Training by Timothy Paynter