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WATCH: Exercise and Mental Health — Understanding Comprehensive Stress Response
The presentation is an introductory overview covering items ranging from the importance of mental health to the stress response and how to design exercise programs to accommodate it.
5 Gifts for the Guy or Girl Who's Getting into Powerlifting
‘Tis the season for winter bulking, New Year’s resolutions, long lines at the squat racks, and a bunch of gym bros begging to work in on your bench sets.
S&C Meeting of the Minds — History, Athlete Development, and In-Season/Off-Season Goals
This article was conducted in collaboration with David Kitchen (Bloomsburg University), Matt Clapp (University of Indiana), Ryan Nosak (UNC Charlotte), and Parker Showers (University of Cincinnati).
11 Set and Rep Schemes for Massive Reverse Hyper Back Pumps
You should be doing Reverse Hypers twice a week, year-round. Keep them fresh and challenging with these programming variations.
Fitness Professional vs. Fitness Personality: The Social Media Conundrum
I want to discuss what to look for when searching for accurate fitness and health resources, and even more importantly, what red flags to look out for.
Thanksgiving Message From Dave Tate
Dreams I'll Never See. Thanksgiving Letter from Dave Tate, Founder Elitefts.com Inc.
What Are You Thankful For?
I asked the team this question but it didn’t stop there — that would be too easy.
WATCH: Box Squat Carryover and How to Work with A Nutrition Coach
Getting better at a box squat and making the most of your diet may sound like they have nothing in common. They do.
Ten Items for the Retired Powerlifter Who Can't Tie His Shoelaces
The world without weights is just not worth living in. Everything on this list will help keep you training hard when your body starts fighting back.
BIGHORN — Spud Straps and Sledgehammers
I wasn't sure what to do. I couldn’t hit the Bighorn with the sledgehammer without tearing Jon’s ribs apart.
The Four Year College Strength Program: An Alternative Management Perspective
Using a quadrant management system popularized in the business world, this article examines an alternative method of progressing athletes through four years of collegiate sports.
The Shoulder Day From Hell
A shoulder day that will leave you never wanting to move your arms again.