Powerlifting
Reviewing the Ript 3 Phase Skin Reinforcement System for Torn Calluses
A torn callus may not be a long-term injury that requires a rehab protocol, but if it happens close to a meet, you need to be ready. Here's how I recovered after tearing my hand open at the S4 Compound.
Are You Overtrained or Under-Recovered?
Over the years, I've written many articles and talked a lot about overtraining. While some may argue that there is no such thing, I can say with 100 percent certainty...
Shiftwork, Sleep Deprivation, and Training: How to Overcome A Less Than Ideal Schedule
If you're looking for the ideal training effect with a poor work and sleep schedule, you won't find it. A lot of people try. A lot of people fail. Here's how I learned to work around it.
WATCH: Passion Trumps Everything
Human potential is a lot higher than we think it is. It has always been higher.
5thSet: Swede’s Jedi Mind Trick
You can expect a good program to make you stronger. What I didn't expect was a program to overhaul my neural network and solve every training problem I encountered.
Old School elitefts Training Motivation
Looking for motivation? We've got exactly the training footage you need.
Taking the Rind, Leaving the Juice
If you're going to emulate someone great, make sure you're picking out the things that matter and not copying the things that don't.
Do Your Records Mean Anything?
There's a lot of hatred thrown around when a lifter hits a federation record. Should we be celebrating the PR with them?
Ka-BOOM! A Learning Experience in Failure and Bombing
When faced with failure you have two options: sit down and quit or push harder. Several weeks ago I found myself in this predicament.
The Quick Fix: Simple Ways to Conquer Common Powerlifting Mistakes
You might need a long-term progression to overcome nagging pains and to increase your lifts. Or maybe you just need these simple tips.
Everything You Didn't Know About Surviving Smolov
This program is known for two things: absurd increases in competition lifts, and destroying lifters' bodies. Use these tips to make sure you fall in the first group.
WATCH: The Keyhole Barbell Mindset
Keyhole Barbell isn't meant to be comfortable — it's meant to scare you. And it will.