training
All In — When I Got to Westside
Before I started training at Westside, I told my wife I was going to shut off my brain and do whatever I was told, no matter what. It was one of the best decisions I've made.
The Coach's Guide to Teaching the Bench Press
With beginners you need to follow a simple guide to get them going. Then once they're ready, you need to focus on the three phases of the bench press. It's all included in this article.
10 Ways to Drive Communication with Youth Athletes
None of these have to do with Prilepin's chart or buying better equipment, but they might just be what sets you apart from the next trainer, private sector coach, or school coach.
Joe Gazio Memorial: Honoring a Great Weightlifter and Coach
As a tribute to Joe and his coaches, I’d like to share his knowledge of the Soviet training system. He knew these methods as well as anyone outside the USSR ever could.
Rules for the Hard Gainer, Part Two — Six New Steps to Packing on Mass
If you've mastered and are continuing to follow the eight rules from part one of this series, I want to show you exactly how you can create an even better program that will pack mass on any true hard gainer out there.
Instilling A Growth Mindset
During his first soccer season, there were several things I said to my son each week in hopes of helping him understand that no matter what he does in life, it will take work to get there.
Coaching Essentials for Program Development
How do you determine if your program is too easy, too hard, or just right? Here are some things to look for to see if your coach is the real deal or full of shit.
Training Triple Extension — Olympic Lifting Variations and Substitutions
The optimal way to enhance an athlete’s power is by creating a force-velocity profile designed to address the athletes’ specific needs. When time does now allow for this, there are simple, safe alternative methods you can use.
Why You Should Hire an Online Coach
Not all online trainers are bad. Many members of team elitefts have been in this line of work for decades, training people long before social media even existed. Here's what to look for.
Explosive Power or True Plyometric: Is There a Difference Between Types of Jumps?
Coaches need to be careful about how often and at what intensities they play their ace cards. You cannot draw on all training methods year round, so know when and why to use these variations.
Prepare for Battle: The Fighter’s Guide to Fight Preparation
To be elite in combat sports these days you need to be more well-rounded in your strength and conditioning than ever. You'll need absolute strength, relative strength, strength endurance, special strength, speed, power, and conditioning.
Avoid These Group Programming Mistakes
Simply winging it won’t cut it. It's incredibly important for your clients’ health and success that you stop making these errors.