training
#145 Joe DeFranco | World-Renowned Coach, DeFranco's Gym
Joe's "gym blueprint" is now the industry standard, and DeFranco's is a globally recognized brand.
Ability-Based Assessment and Programming for Large Tactical Populations
This piece of the puzzle is what sets tactical strength and conditioning apart from its athletic counterparts.
You're Screwed Without A Crew
In a recent elitefts poll, 88% of lifters responded that they train alone. I used to train alone (when I was weak). Then I found a team and turned elite.
14 Deadlift Tips and Tricks
His not-so-secret deadlift tricks and personal tips for fixing those bad habits. Insight from the man himself, Dave Tate.
#144 Skip Hill | Intense Muscle, Bodybuilding Maestro, TEAM Skip
Skip was one of the early pioneers of online contest prep (2001) when bodybuilding message boards were still in their infancy.
10 Exercises Powerlifters Should Be Doing (But Aren't) to Stay Pain-Free
What do you believe you need more of in your training? More rotation? Is the low back super cranky? Pick 1-2 exercises and get started.
Training All Contractions
Eccentrics and Isometrics are for BUILDING, while Concentrics are for TRANSFERRING. How do you program them all?
#143 Steve Goggins | First 1100lbs Squat, USPA, Powerlifting Legend
Steve Goggins has competed in powerlifting for over 25 years and was the first powerlifter to squat 1100 pounds.
Strength Athletes, Control Your Variables
Consider where YOU lack focus. These things are widespread knowledge, nothing ground-breaking but surprisingly not prioritized correctly.
#142 Big J Extreme Fitness | Ronnie Coleman, FitCon, and CSO
Big J has trained on and off with 8x Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman as his training partner at Arlington's Metroflex for over 20 years.
Simple Does NOT Mean Easy
Here's the blueprint that's simple, yet most don't follow. It's hard but it'll yield great results for performance, strength, and size.
Does the Drill Carry Over?
To create a long-term change, there needs to be a stimulus strong enough to elicit an adaptation and groove the pattern.









