training
Flow Chart to Assist in the Determination of Physical Training Content in a Week-Long Plan
Here's the standard week-long plan with a seven-day turnaround between games, optimizing a balance between recovery both physiologically and psychologically.
WATCH: Equipment Feature — Spud Inc. Econo Triceps and Lat Pulley
This item is one of the most cost-effective ways to add a ton of variation to your training and enable you to perform a greater number of exercises.
Drag Those Gym Closure Blues Away
I see lots of bands, bodyweight exercises, and lightweight information, which is all great, but in my opinion, sleds are right up there. I can train every body part with one sled.
LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast Clip — Swede Burns Talks About His 9000-Calorie Diet
Need a little bit of bulking inspiration? Swede Burns and Dave Tate trade tips. Swede lays out the entirety of his diet he used to maintain a 330-pound bodyweight as a powerlifter.
Ricardo Garcia and The Posterior Chainsaw
Ricardo Garcia had a problem. He had agreed to kill someone. Garcia accepted the money. He promised to do the job and took the money – an advance payment, from Jimmy Luciano of all people, “Chainsaw” Jimmy Luciano.
Lee Zimmerman's Home Gym Stays Open!
Lee Zimmerman's home gym is his personal escape and fully fleshed out strength training powerhouse.
Building The Executive Meathead’s Home Office
I wasn't ready to settle for pick-up golf or calf roping. A busy professional and personal life didn't keep me from making my most important training decision.
Endless Sled Dragging Variations That Will Dramatically Improve Your Performance
Get your ass out there and start dragging some sleds! It's not as much of a drag as you think it is. With 22 variations to get you started, the possibilities are truly endless.
WATCH: Equipment Feature: The elitefts 5 Rings Bar
More precise bar positioning, simpler coaching cues, and easier chain and band placement are just a few of the many benefits of this innovative bar design.
LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast Clip — Dave Tate Reminisces About His Early Days As a Trainer
Dave Tate knows it all right? Not always... Here's a major blunder and how he bounced back.
The Squat Epiphany
If I was that young woman in the picture with my present old mind, I would do it all differently. Unfortunately, I can’t rewind that tape but if you're reading this and you are or know of a young couple expecting a baby or handling their first one, this read may change your child-raising perspective.
Editor's Letter for April
I hope this letter lifts your sanity as we at elitefts continue to live, learn, and pass on – educating and outfitting the strongest athletes around the world. You'll find new content inside!