Inside the Mind of One of the Top Gym Owners in the Country
In California by way of Scotland, Alwyn Cosgrove is changing the personal training business one rep at a time.
The Ultimate Certification
If I were to design the end-all-to-be-all certification, what would it look like?
LISTEN: ACL Prevention Podcast with Dr. Tim Hewett
TIm Hewett is an international leading expert in the field of injury prevention, with a special focus on ACL risk factor and prevention research
Elitefts™ Overhead Press Progression
A comprehensive exercise technique clinic including a four exercise progression for athletes
Elitefts™ Multi-Level Single Leg Squat Progressions
Single Leg Training is imperative for athletes. Six exercises in an organized progression.
Elitefts™Core Blaster Press Variations
Using the elitefts Core Blaster for some overhead press variations
Elitefts™ Core Blaster Rotational Power Exercises
Rotational Power Exercises in the transverse Plane using the elitefts™ Core Blaster
LISTEN: The Rhodestown Podcast
Matt Rhodes has been a permanent fixture of elitefts™ for over a decade. His advice to coaches is invaluable
Elitefts™ Glute Ham Raise Variations: COG Change & 1.5 Reps
Two variations of the Glute Ham-Raise to increase difficulty without drastically increasing the load
Elitefts™ Mini-Band Shoulder Circuit (high position)
Shoulder Pre-habiliation Circuit using the elitefts™ bands
You may have Conjugated Periodization all Wrong
One thing I have noticed is that the word conjugated or conjugate has been on of the most overly used or misused terms as of late.
In-Season Training Discussion with Todd Hamer
We invade Robert Morris University during football two-a-days to grill a prominent strength coach.
Pittsburgh City League Football
When I showed up at Carrick High School, Craig's 4 year old son, Dominic was wearing a full football uniform and Craig was giving out helmets, girdles, and jerseys.
Showman Year One
Owner of Showtime Strength & Performance, Nick Showman reflects his first year of gym ownership.
Elitefts™ 4x1 Prowler® Circuit
Try this Prowler Circuit if you are on a short track with confined space
Elitefts™ Three Dumbbell Press Variations
Three Incline Dumbbell Press variations including elevators, alternating, and Duo.
Certifications are as much about Context as Content
You may know that I not only am unafraid, but almost feel obligated to question just about everyone and everything I see that doesn't sit well for the overall well being of our physical and athletic culture of our society.
Guidance from Veterans: Advice from the Best Female Coaches
Fourteen strength coaches with DI experience provide insight on what it takes to succeed.
Elitefts™ Targeted High Pull with Bands
The High-Pull can be a subjective exercise in terms of completion of the lift. This may help.
Elitefts™ Cambered Bar Speed Squats with Bands & Chains
Jo Jordan has found a great set up to develop speed out of the hole and stability at the top for squats
Individual Training in a Team Setting
If your athletes were part of the Thursday night pub crawl, how can you expect them to squat heavy on Friday? #beergainz
Elitefts™ Board Press for Sports Performance
Modify your board press technique when training for athletic development
Please stop using the term GPP incorrectly
You cannot use the term GPP to describe any training program because there is no context. You have to indicate what you are generally physically preparing for.
Elitefts™ Pull-Up Progressions & Regressions
Three ways to adjust the resistance of pull-ups in a team setting
Greg Pyszczynski Podcast: Success as a Young Strength Coach
How Greg landed a head strength coach position at University of Buffalo.
Elitefts™ Kettlebell Swing 101
Teaching the kettlebell swing to a larger group of athletes made simple
The 3 Things that Made me a Better Coach
Once I stopped worrying what other people were doing and how other coaches training their athletes, I felt like I was free.`
Challenges the Best Female Strength Coaches Face
Overcoming obstacles in strength and conditioning is what separates the best from the rest.
The Triphasic Podcast with Cal Dietz
Dietz meets with Mark Watts, what they discuss is outside the box.
Trip to Hawaii and Please Stop Pretending
Here’s what needs to stop; douche-bag trainers and fake hard-core “coaches” thinking their training in someway replicates what our armed service personnel do to defend our freedom.
Training in the Fitness Industry: The Right Way & the Wrong Way
Most actions can't really be classified as right or wrong. Things that happen really aren't good or bad. They are usually good an bad. Most decisions have both negative repercussions and positive outcomes.
LISTEN: Scott Umberger, Co-Owner and Head Physical Preparation Coach at ...
By integrating training methodologies from Charlie Francis on speed and programming and from Louie Simmons on strength, and tying them together with the help of James Smith on Soviet sport science, Umberger has truly created a scientific approach to training athletes.
The Podcast for Skinny Bastards with Joe DeFranco
How his training philosophy evolved from training skinny bastards to Triple H.
S&C Industry Leaders Talk Shop
What happens when three of the most influential coaches sit down at the elitefts compound?
Strength Coach Podcast with Jeff Connors
Interview with ECU strength coach and author of "A Call to Serve."
Elitefts™ Mobility Drills for Olympic Weightlifting
Three mobility drills specific to Olympic Weightlifting
Elitefts™ Blast Strap Shoulder Circuit
Pre-Habilitation circuit for overhead athletes utilizing the elitefts™ Blast Straps
Sports Performance Podcast with Mark Uyeyama
In his fifth season with the 49ers, Mark shares his approach to strength and conditioning.
Isometric Sumo Deadlifts (Pulls against Pins)
Julia and Matt Ladewski demonstrate how they used isometric deadlifts against pins to achieve meet PRs
Elitefts™ SS Yoke Bar Exercise Variations
Seven exercises you can do with the elitefts™ SS Yoke Bar other than squat
Elitefts™ Anti-Rotational Drills (Pallof Press)
Two variations of the Pallof Press performed with elitefts™ pro bands and blast straps™
Elitefts™ Prone Dumbbell Circuit (YTALWs)
Chest Supported Shoulder Pre-hab Circuit using dumbbells on the elitefts™ Collegiate 0-90 Bench
LISTEN: Ron McKeefery Gives a "Chalk Talk" All Coaches Need to...
Eastern Michigan University's Ron McKeefery takes time away from his own informative podcast for a lesson in leadership
LISTEN: Megan Young Sets Standards High for Athletes... and Herself
The last thing Megan Young ever wants is someone to limit her as a coach by labeling her or her athletes
Elitefts™ Mini-Band Shoulder Pre-hab Circuit (low position)
Shoulder Pre-Hab Circuit using elitefts™ mini-bands
Training for Warriors Podcast
Elitefts alumni Martin Rooney has established himself as a leader in the industry.
LISTEN: Shawn Windle talks NBA Strength and Conditioning
The Indiana Pacers have taken a blue-collar approach to their success on the court. Shawn Windle has a lot to do with it.
Elitefts™ Olympic Lifts with Pauses
Using static holds for Olympic lifts can improve technique and allow for more comprehensive coaching
Who's the Mann?
Interview with Bryan Mann, University of Missouri Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning and Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training.
Elitefts™ Glute-Ham Raise w/ Eccentric Loading
Three Variations of Overload Eccentrics on the Elitefts™ Deluxe Glute-Ham Raise
LISTEN: Major League Sports Performance in the Steel City
When I found out that one of the most respected strength & conditioning coaches I knew was hired by the Pirates to oversee the sports performance of the entire organization; I was elated.