training
How to Build an Athlete's Grip Strength
I especially like it when I see an individual doing wrist curls behind the back with a barbell. I love those moments. My reaction anymore is a smile and a little shake of the head while I move on.
WATCH: How to Make Your Own Belt Squat
For only $200, you, too, can make your own belt squat. It's easy, efficient, and affordable. A win-win purchase.
Get Bigger, Stronger, and Leaner with 1 Move
All you need is one technique: one-motion log press. That's it. No more, no less. Just that. One. Singular. Technique.
WATCH: Dave Tate's Top 5 SS Yoke Bar Movements
Dave Tate could list 99 movements to use with the elitefts SS Yoke Bar... but he'll just show you his top 5 instead of giving an upsell. (It's just that good of a product.)
Tempo Training Exercises for Glute Development
If you want to work on getting a butt Sir Mix-a-Lot himself would approve of, try out some tempo training. It's perfect for re-shaping your flat rear into an ass that just won't quit.
5 Exercises to Get Your Bench Press Moving Again
If your bench press is rusty and you need to take it easy, try some of these lifts out. (elitefts Power Rack and dip attachments are highly recommended but not included.)
How to Program Your Back Training at The U
Over the past few months, some things in my back training have made a big difference — variations coaches often overlook. Considering paused reps at the chest/stomach, slow eccentrics, scap movements with a rowing motion, and handle/grip variations, back training is limitless.
Equipment Feature — PRIME Fitness RO-T8 Handles and Accessories
Tired of using attachments that hurt your wrists? Sick of models that don't allow you to target load-varying positions? It's time you take notice what PRIME has to offer. In this feature, we’ll be highlighting their popular RO-T8 (“rotate”) Handles and a few of the related RO-T8 accessories.
Learn to Train X: Bench Press Warm-Up with Joe Sullivan
You may start shaking, but don't worry. It’s just something that’s getting you ready to do what you went to the gym for — to press a bigger bench.
4 Accessories to Fix the Deadlift Lockout
As I got stronger with pulling conventional, a funny thing happened. My weak point went from being off the floor (where it was when pulling sumo) to just below the knee. I had to go back to the drawing board and figure out what exercises would get me stronger.
Build Your Bench Press with the Chest Supported Row
When Dr. John pulls his shoulder blades in while keeping his elbows out, there is a clear depression between his shoulder blades. What I want to see in a powerlifter is more like a hump.
Kettlebells for Strongman
For the Strongman athlete, kettlebells are a great accessory after your main lifts. Here are a few of my favorites for accessory work. These exercises are best done with higher reps.