Off-season: Back & Shoulders
Back and Shoulders from last week. Heavy work is beginning to ramp up next week. Constantly adjusting training due to schedule, traveling and diet of course.
INJECTING STRONGMAN TRAINING INTO YOUR POWERLIFTING PROGRAMMING: (VIDEO INCLUDED)
The purpose of this log is to give a glimpse of insight into the world of functional strength, specifically Strongman training and the role it plays in powerlifting when supplemented into your training program appropriately.
7/2- Cambered Bar Squats w/Reverse Bands in the Metal M Briefs w/video
The purpose of this coaching log is to explain the M2 Training Method through the experiences of my training partners and I (as a 20 year veteran in the sport) to show the benefits of low volume/high intensity training along with displaying the equipment I design to help benefit lifters such as yourself.
Traveling, Training, and a little Time Travel into the past
This last month I traveled extensively doing seminars, coaching athletes, enjoying time with family, and also attending my 20 year reunion and visiting some of the past in the process.
7/1- Accessory Day (Back and Bis) and another good exercise option using the OBB Power Handles
The purpose of this coaching log is to explain the M2 Training Method through the experiences of my training partners and I (as a 20 year veteran in the sport) to show the benefits of low volume/high intensity training along with displaying the equipment I design to help benefit lifters such as yourself.
4 Critical Training Tips For Success
It's always the simple things that hold us back. Don't let these four hold YOU back.
6/30- Heavy Bench and more variety with the OBB Power Handles w/videos
The purpose of this coaching log is to explain the M2 Training Method through the experiences of my training partners and I (as a 20 year veteran in the sport) to show the benefits of low volume/high intensity training along with displaying the equipment I design to help benefit lifters such as yourself.
Why most of what you read on weak point training is... WEAK!
This video explains why most what you read about weak point training is bullshit.
A Heavy Conversation
This was a reminder to me that adversity doesn't change and will never stop. We are the ones that need to change to burden and carry heavier loads, hold more strain and pick up more than we have before.
Kids these days
Richard... Who's you're favorite little rascal? Alfalfa? Or is it Spanky? If you don't know what line this movie is from, odds are we probably won't hang out. Relating to people is how you get a job, here is a little bit on how we prepare our interns for this.
How To Use The Reverse Band Press For Recovery & Restoration
How to use the reverse band press to help recovery and restoration. I personally used this same protocol after several shoulder and pec injuries.
Things I Learned from Wendler, Rhodes, & Darden at the PLExp2
Some epic quotes became great take-aways of an outstanding weekend
Knowing the WHY behind failure helps CREATE success: [VIDEO INCLUDED]
Although she pulls 500LBS RAW in this training session, Crystal misses her last set, three times. But the realization of WHY she failed will catapult her to even greater success.
6/29- Single Ply Deadlifts off 2” Blocks and Raw Box Squats w/The OBB Power Handles w/videos
The purpose of this coaching log is to demonstrate the M2 Training Method through the experiences of my training partners and I (as a 20 plus year veteran in the sport) to show the benefits of low volume/high intensity training.
Share These Elitefts Meme's
An Iron Will may not make you the best in the world. It will make you better than all those who quit.
Takeaways from The Powerlifting Experience II
This weekend was a lot more than just throwing weight around and setting PR’s.




















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