Two Diseases and the Deadliest Words for Coaches
The best coaches are the best thieves and this is something else I stole from Brian Cain.
Programming for Young Baseball Athletes
Baseball players tend to be a part of those particular athletes that do not see the connection of increased strength and power with increased performance on the field.
Elitefts™ Leg Extension - Dumbbell Squat Superset
Elitefts™ Advisor and Mountain Dog Training and Nutrition Onwe John Meadows performs a killer superset for quads
3 Mobility Drills for Olympic Weightlifters
While being coached by Leo Totten and Mike Gattone at the NSCA National Conference, they finally got me to the point where I could actually catch a clean.
Elitefts Sports Performance Podcast (Episode 3)
Interview with Flagler College Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Tom Palumbo
Energy System Training for Football Athletes
The old—school meat—head coach way of asking your question is, “how do I keep my fat—ass lineman in shape without pounding their legs?”
If I Could Do It All Again, Part 4
There is a fine line between having enough variety to elicit a training effect and being able to become proficient at the movement.
Three Questions with Coach Nate Harvey
An interview with University at Buffalo Head Strength & Conditioning Coach Nate Harvey.
If I Could Do It All Again, Part 2
Thank goodness we got away from jogging a few laps before a ground—based warm—up.
Reverse Band Deadlift using Elitefts™ Short Pro Bands
Elitefts™ Pro Powerlifter Julia Ladewski performs a reverse band deadlifting using the Elitefts™
Developing Explosive Athletes: Velocity Based Training eBook
Training Athletes Using Velocity Based Training eBook by Elitefts™ Dr. Bryan Mann.
If I Could Do It All Again, Part 1
I often think about what I would do differently if I coached again.
Elitefts Roundtable: In-Season Training for Football
Elitefts™ coaches and columnists discuss their views on the best in–season templates for football.
Tough Questions for Aspiring S&C Coaches
I have had the privilege of mentoring numerous interns trying to become a strength & conditioning coach
Adapting CrossFit Methodologies for Sports Performance: Part 2
What can you add to the most common CrossFit training sessions to address the athlete's needs?
Adapting CrossFit Methodologies for Sports Performance: Part 1
What happens when an athlete joins a CrossFit gym when training for their sport?
Elitefts™ Bench Press with Shoulder Saver & Fat Gripz
Elitefts™ Sponsored Pro Powerlifter Brian Carroll Bench Presses using the Elitefts™ Shoulder Saver and Fat Gripz
Elitefts™ Rackable Cambered Bar Zercher Deadlifts off Mats
Zercher Deadlifts off Mats performed with the Elitefts™ Rackable Cambered Bar
Elitefts Sports Performance Podcast (Episode 2)
Interview with Head Strength Coaches Chad Scott of Charleston Southern, Tim Kontos of Virginia Commonwealth, and John-Michael Davis of Eastern Kentucky
Five Dysfunctions of a Team
Here are the five dysfunctions of a team and how they relate to strength and conditioning.
Elitefts Roundtable: The 5 Best Barbell or Dumbbell Exercises for Strongman
Elitefts™ Team members discuss the best barbell and dumbbell exercises to improve strongman events.
APRE: The Fastest Way to Get Strong
APRE: The Scientifically Proven Fastest Way to Get Strong by Elitefts™ Columnist Bryan Mann
NSCA National Conference: Wave Cycles, The Tier System, and Auto-Regulat...
The day you stop learning is the day you stop living.
Elitefts™ Chest Supported Cambered Bar Incline Rows
Elitefts.com™ Advisor and Mountain Dog Training and Diet Owner, John Meadows, along with Jennica Kidd demonstrate prone cambered bar rows
Elitefts™ Deadlifts off Mats with Chains
Elitefts.com™ Team members Dave Tate, John Meadows, and Dr. Ryan Smith perform Deadlifts off Mats with Chains
Elitefts™ SS Yoke Bar Padded Box Squat w/ Chains
Elitefts.com™ Founder and CEO Dave Tate Performs a set of SS Yoke Bar High Box Squats with Chains only 6 months after total hip replacement.
Reverse Band Board Press Drop Set with Elitefts™ Rep Boards
Elitefts™ Reps Boards being used for a Reverse Band 2-Board to 4-Board Mechanical Drop Set
Elitefts™ Band Resisted Dorsi-Flexion
Elevated Dorsi-Flexion using Elitefts™ Pro Short Light Resistance Bands
Elitefts™ Band Ankle Circuit
Ankle Mobility & Strength Circuit performed with Elitefts™ Pro Heavy Bands
Injury Reduction for Football: The Ankle Joint
A look at the fan's perspective of injuries in pro football and some preventive strategies for a few of them.
Elitefts™ Fat Bar JM Press with Chains from Floor
Elitefts.com™ Sales Director, Matt Goodwin demonstrates JM Presses using the Fat Bar with chains from the floor.
Olympic Lifting for Athletes: Using Static Holds to Improve Technique
Teaching the Olympic lifts can be difficult. Using isometric holds can benefit both coaches and athletes.
Elitefts™ Block Pulls
Elitefts™ Sponsored Pro Powerlifter Molly Edwards demonstrates Pull from Blocks (below the knee)
Elitefts Sports Performance Podcast Episode 1: Interview with Dan John
Elitefts.com™ Sports Performance Podcast Audio Interview with Dan John
Three Questions for Coach Kevin Argauer
An interview with University of Pittsburgh Strength & Conditioning Coach, Kevin Argauer.
Elitefts™ Swiss Press Bar Push-Up & Bodyweight Rows
Elitefts.com™ Sponsored Pro Powerlifter Julia Ladewski performs sets of push-ups and bodyweight rows on the Elitefts™ Swiss Press Bar.
Reverse Band Squat with Elitefts™ Mini-bands
Elitefts.com™ Sponsored Lifter Scott Yard performing a Reverse Band Squat
Bench Press with Elitefts™ Shoulder Saver Pad
Elitefts.com™ Sponsored Lifter Scott Yard performing the Bench Press using the Elitefts™ Shoulder Saver Pad
Barbell Step-Ups
Elitefts.com™ Sponsored Lifter Scott Yard performing a maximal set of Barbell Step-ups with 415 pounds.
Grip Training: More Than an Afterthought
Grip strength has always been an important aspect of training for athletes and strength sport competitors alike.
Thoracic Spine Mobility Drill
Elitefts™ Pro Powerlifter, Brian Carroll addressees Thoracic Spine Mobility issues with Dr. Stuart McGill
Snatch Grip Deadlift from Mats
Snatch Grip Deadlifts from Mats to increase ROM for starting strength and upper back activation
Cambered Bar Bent-Over Box Squats with Chains
Elitefts™ Advisor Matt Wenning performs cambered bar bent over box squats with chains
Incline Press with Shoulder Saver Bar & Chains - Contrast Set
Contrast Set using the Elitefts™Shoulder Saver Bar Incline Press with Chains
Highland Games Interview with Joe Kenn
Team Elitefts Alumni Joe Kenn interview recapping his first (and second) Highland Games experience.
Deficit Deadlift off a 3" Block
Elitefts™Lifter Steve Goggins performing Deficit Deadlifts off a 3" block
Seated Hammer Curl with Chains
EliteFTS Columnist Sheena Leedham performing seated hammer curls with chains
Upright Row with Rope & Kettlebell Grip Variations
Set of upright rows with rope handle attached to a kettlebell. First half of the set with overhand grip and second with underhand grip
Log Clean & Press Variation (re-lap)
EliteFTS Log Clean & Press Combination: 1st Rep from floor, 2nd rep re-lapped
Incline Press with Shoulder Saver Bar
Mountain Dog Diet and Training Founder John Meadows performing a set of Incline presses using the Elitefts™ Shoulder Saver Bar
Dumbbell Bench Press - 2 half reps + a full rep w/ rotation
Mountain Dog Style Dumbbell Bench Press with 2 half reps followed by a full rep with rotaion