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Mental Health and the Strength Athlete: Strength Beyond the Barbell
Mental illness isn't something you hear often in the strength world — but that's not because it doesn't exist.
Top Four: What Are Your Priorities?
Dave has always said that elitefts is for those who place training as a top priority in their life. But what does this really mean?
40 Years and 40 Lessons
On my 40th birthday I reflect on the things I learned for each year of my life.
4 Powerlifting Trump Cards You Should Hold Onto
Just like a game of euchre, there is an optimal time to play these trump cards in powerlifting.
Progressions and Regressions in Strength and Conditioning
This model allows you to assess and modify the training of your athletes based on their daily performance and movement proficiency.
The Dash — What's Your Legacy?
The passing of my father led me to look at myself and think about the kind of legacy I'm going to leave.
Comeback Programming — Returning to the Gym After An Extended Break
You've been away from the gym, but now you're back. With some intelligent programming you can resume training in such a way that you’ll be blowing through your old numbers without ever getting stuck.
Do You Have a Fat Slob for a Wife?
I've been married for 23 years and have had a wife fluctuate from one extreme to another. Just hear me out.
WATCH: Table Talk — Analyzing Training Methods
The people who really don't know what the fuck they are doing are the ones that are taking the business from you because you are too wrapped up in the wrong things.
Why Do You Lift — Defining Passion
We need to discuss passion and our affective response to any autotelic activity: it is important to understand that humans engage in things for internal forces other than survival.
Muscle Fiber Types and Training
In this article I aim to explain the difference between slow and fast twitch muscle fibers and what impact training may have on them.
Resistance Training for Young Girls — Building More Than Strength
As a father raising a young girl, I have seen the importance of empowering the next generation of women. Here are my recommendations.