A Letter to the Haters: What You Can Learn from Bodybuilders

A Letter to the Haters: What You Can Learn from Bodybuilders

Kasey Esser
Tagged: Training
Those of us who toil in the weight room day after day attempting to better ourselves receive a lot of flak for being vain, self-obsessed, and egotistical.
Introducing the Shoulder Tornado: The Best Shoulder Warm Up You Aren't Doing

Introducing the Shoulder Tornado: The Best Shoulder Warm Up You Aren't Doing

Charles Gardner
Tagged: Training
In this article, I'll introduce you to a brand new shoulder warm-up drill that we use before any upper body movements.
All Aboard the CrossFit Bus!

All Aboard the CrossFit Bus!

Keir Wenham-Flatt
Tagged: Training
The word "balance" shouldn't be on the lips of elite athletes, "specialization" should.
You Have the Power

You Have the Power

Brendan Chaplin
Tagged: Training
The two-thirds power formula is a handy method for comparing the two lifters to decide who is actually stronger.
A Timeless Training Expression

A Timeless Training Expression

Tony Cordaro
Tagged: Training
Strength training protocols are the hands on the clock.
Beyond the Bounds of Known

Beyond the Bounds of Known

Michael Gray
Tagged: Training
Stepping outside the bounds of what is known might be what you need to do to continue to make progress.
Seven Steps for Building the Perfect High School Lineman

Seven Steps for Building the Perfect High School Lineman

Steven Morris
Tagged: Training
Here are the seven steps for building the perfect high school lineman.
Improving the Bridge

Improving the Bridge

David Adamson
Tagged: Training
The bridge (aka plank) is a very simple exercise that has managed to accomplish the feat of being both loved by many and also hated by many.
Hitting with a Rubber Hose

Hitting with a Rubber Hose

Kyle Newell
Tagged: Training
The two ends of the hose aren't firmly connected, just as the two adjacent joints in a lift must be firmly locked in. No, I'm not saying they can't move, but they must be supported. I can’t remember where I heard it most recently or if I heard it anywhere, but the term ‘energy leaks’ has been coming out of my mouth more and more often at my gym.
Get a Grip

Get a Grip

Joe Giandonato
Tagged: Training
Nothing is more empowering than possessing a pair of sinewy forearms bundled with thick veins that descend from your sleeves.
military prowler

Limited Edition Military Prowlers Benefit Wounded Warrior Project

elitefts Staff
Tagged: Training
The Prowler is a great tool that can dramatically improve your athlete’s conditioning levels – just make sure you’re thinking critically about the ways you’re implementing it into their training programs and the results will speak for themselves.
Elitefts 2011 Awards Survey

Elitefts 2011 Awards Survey

elitefts Staff
Tagged: Training
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