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My 5 for 2019
As we rapidly move into mid-January, here are My 5 for 2019—not resolutions necessarily, but aspects of life to consider.
The Simplicity Project: Expanding to Two-A-Days for Strength and Size
The people have spoken, and I have answered. After receiving plenty of emails and comments about my last article, I decided to create and share a complete program based on The Simplicity Programming Project.
The Most Valuable Aspect of Box Group Programming
While many coaches preach "do extra" before and after in order to perform arguably the most valuable aspect of group programming, your clients do not need to show up early for class or stay late to accomplish this.
The Top Authors, Athlete Logs, Coaching Blogs, Articles, and Products of 2018
If you missed anything in 2018 (or just want to re-read a favorite article or blog), take a look back here for some of the best content and products elitefts offered over the past year...
Top 5 Lessons I've Learned as a Coach
I've been really blessed to be around some great leaders who taught me these lessons. I wouldn't be the man and coach I am today without them.
Rise Out of the Ashes
If I can go through hell and back and find success and happiness, so can you. Rise up out of the ashes like a phoenix.
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.
Before You Social Media Shame Athletes' Poor Technique
All too often we sit back and make judgments through a keyboard in an instant rather than thinking that this is one moment of a program rather than the whole thing. I know that I have done this, too, earlier in my career (and on the wrong day, recently, too).
In the Spirit of the New Year: I Quit
What is the last thing you quit to better yourself? Reflecting on this past year, 2018 has been a very interesting year for me all around, and I have grown a lot. In with new and out with the old, here's what I'm changing for 2019.
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.
WATCH: Has Powerlifting Become Soft?
It's easy to sit around and pound your chest and call other people wimps while bragging about how strong you are... but if you ask Dave Tate, the people who do that are the real wimps.
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.