Train Your Brain with Word Jumbles
While strength training builds muscle, strength, confidence and athletic ability, we should not neglect the development of our brain.
WATCH: Johnson Reveals Tate's Advice and Discusses 2015 XPC Finals
Without the typical support from his wife, Marshall was forced to look elsewhere for reassurance.
Arnold Schwarzenegger's Amazing Motivational Story
Will you do whatever it takes to reach your goals?
The Largest Sporting Event in the World!
The Arnold Classic Fitness Expos is something everyone should attend at least once.
Nutrition Thoughts on Carb Intake
An interesting analysis of research on the effects of different glycemic index and glycemic load protocols.
Dan Green's 4 Bench Tips
Increase your numbers with techniques from one of the top raw lifters in the world!
Branch Warren Obliterates Back
Eight minutes of inspiration from the most hardcore bodybuilder still in the game.
Avoid These Body Language Mistakes
Subtle adjustments can allow you to present yourself the way you mean to, not the way your subconscious directs.
The Kettlebell Swing for a Healthy Back
Do those dusty kettlebells over in the corner of the gym have some proven, practical benefits for powerlifters?
New elitefts Columnist Reflects on Competitive Days
Buddy Dreimann shares tales from the most hardcore gym on the East Coast.
Supplement Sponsor Signs Marshall Johnson
Mutual goals create a lasting partnership with rising star and growing company.
The Hidden Strength of elitefts
If you think you have a grasp of the full history of elitefts, then you’ve only heard half of the story.
General Fitness vs. Athlete Nutrition
Kristin shares how she approaches the nutritional needs of her clients.
Diet Clean-Up Checklist
Looking to take your diet from haphazard and crappy to functional and goal-promoting? Kristin steers you in the right direction.
Strong(her)™ Video Spotlight on Swedish Figure Competitor
Watch how Stina Tellhammer approaches the IFBB figure season.
Lightning Strikes Twice!
Strength athlete Matt Mills passes on the power to clients at Lightning Fitness.
Iron Subculture Podcast: Hypertrophy! (Episode #10)
IFBB pro bodybuilder Ben Pakulski talks training with John “Mountain Dog” Meadows and Dave Tate
Iron Subculture Podcast: Meet the Newest Team Members (Episode #9)
What does it take to join Team Elitefts?
Greg McCoy Crafts Ultimate Fitness Destination
We wish Greg McCoy, Michael Johansson of GASP, and the members, trainers and staff of Metroflex Gym great success with Destination!
Iron Subculture Podcast: Fred Duncan — Common Dietary Trends Debunked
With dozens of well-marketed diets to choose from, we discuss the pros and cons of some of the more common choices
Ain't No Thing But a Chicken Wing!
I hear that phrase tossed around all the time whether the sport in question is powerlifting, strongman, Olympic lifting, bodybuilding, or the luge.
Iron Subculture Podcast: The Best Lifts of 2012
Eric Maroscher, Joey Smith and Brian Carroll give me their picks and we discuss them in detail.
Top Swiss Gym, Galmarini Elite Training
Intdroducing Switzerland’s newest hardcore gym: Galmarini Elite Training.
Interview with Relentless Promoters
I got a chance to speak with Relentless promoters Scott and Rachel Nutter, as well as competitor Kathy Johnson about the meet that is changing the way people view powerlifting.
Developing Extraordinary Resolve
You do not have to wait for the New Year to develop extraordinary resolve, but if the calendar is a useful reminder, use it to your advantage.
elitefts™ Crossword Puzzle
A mental puzzle to test your knowledge of the lifters, products and training methods that are a regular part of the elitefts™ culture.
Farewell, Nick Lavitola
Nick Lavitola’s prowess at both powerlifting and bodybuilding was evident, both by his thickly developed physique and the slew of victories in both sports. Rest in peace, friend.
Iron Subculture Podcast: JL Holdsworth's "Six Things That Real...
The sixth episode of the Iron Subculture Podcast features JL Holdsworth, John Meadows, Shelby Starnes, Mick Manley, Marshall Johnson, Julia Ladewski and more…
How to Make Better Gains with Chains
Are you looking for a better more efficient way to use chains? If so read this…
Iron Subculture Podcast (Episode #5)
We have our first Listener Feedback segment and I also check in with the three new members of Team elitefts™: Mickey Manley, Chad Walker and Marshall Johnson. The episode is one hour and eleven minutes.
Strengthening Your Core (Values)
With many great things, the precise point of origin is not always obvious.
Our Salute
“The Nation today needs men who think in terms of service to their country and not in terms of their country’s debt to them.”
–General Omar Bradley
Whatever Happened to…Ernie Frantz?
Ernie can still walk in and squat 450 and deadlift 405 pounds, which is a claim that cannot be made by many people approaching their eighth decade.
Spotlight: Mickey Manley - Two Generations of Strength
There is NO other place I would rather be a part of in terms of powerlifting than elitefts™.
Iron Subculture Podcast (Episode #3)
Josh Bryant discussed strategies for getting strong and big Metroflex-style. Kori Propst discusses the psychology of dieting. Plus much, much more…
The Guerilla Journalist: Kill the Shepherds
As they followed their false messiah, I knew I would never be a sheep again.
My Path to elitefts™
Now, I’m given the opportunity to work at elitefts™, a company in which I intend to devote my future.