Building the Perfect Pressing Platform — From Feet to Shoulders
I want to take a look at the press from an osteokinematic, biomechanical, and maximal performance viewpoint, in an effort to marry the three into the safest and strongest pressing position possible.
Hypertrophy and the Non-Hormonal Stimuli That Make Muscle Grow
The fundamental molecular basis underlying muscle growth is complicated, but that doesn't mean building muscle has to be difficult.
Fatigue and Exercise: A Review of Science and Implementation
Why would the body want to inhibit its contractile components and reduce its ability to protect itself? Fatigue is not random and it is not illogical.
Celebrate World Wish Day with elitefts
To date, we (thanks to you) have granted 47 wishes. Let's make it 48 — meet Hayden. #worldwishday
Preaching to the Choir: Don't Slow Down or Reduce Activity
What can we do to get our seniors off their collective ass and into the gym for resistance training?
Three Solutions to Bust Through Your Next Training Plateau
Stalled progress can occur for a number of reasons. Which of these solutions will be the key to restarting your progress?
Training Lanes: A Guide to Conjugate Programming for Athletes
Some people say that being a good teacher means explaining things in the simplest, easiest-to-understand terms. When it comes to conjugate programming, using training lanes is the way to accomplish this.
Preaching to the Choir: Seniors and Strength Training
Muscle loss? Reduced bone density? They may come naturally with age — but there's a way to fight back.
What I Learned from Buddy Morris at the 2017 Sports Performance Summit
Buddy was one of the first people I ever looked up to, both as a person and as a strength and conditioning coach. Here are some of his best one-liners from the weekend.
WATCH: Table Talk with Dan Green — Limiting Factors for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Lifters
What holds you back as a beginner is not going to be the same as what holds you back once you reach the intermediate or advanced stages.
It's All About the Base
I've seen some folks with clients that can't execute a proper pull start adding these additional implements, and it's insanity.
Anti-Masculinity and the Response of Men
After watching the recent women's marches—and being involved in some interesting social media conversation—I started to think about how men should respond when masculinity is threatened.
Entertainment at the Arnold: B-I-N-G-O
If you go to the Arnold every year just because of tradition – we can provide you some entertainment. If this is going to be your first time, this will prepare you for what you will see.
Are You a Leader or a Follower?
In my last article I talked about some things that irritate me and I thought I would keep rolling with it. I feel like too often lifters want to be...
Rehab Report: Repairing My Hand and Planning My Return to the Platform
This article was meant to have been about the results of my meet in December and the setting of PRs and possible world records. All of those aspirations ended on October 7, 2016.
Arnold Classic Weekend — Win A Chance to Train at elitefts
No purchase necessary Here's your chance: Raffle begins at midnight (EST) tonight, February 20th, 2017 Winners will be selected and emailed on March 1st, 2017 ONLY 15 WINNERS WILL...
What Is Your One Thing?
As we transition to shifting macronutrients and increasing volume in our training, it is easy to fall in the trap of analysis paralysis. With thin slicing, you won't have to worry about this.
The Phases of Life
It sounds cliché, but the older you get, the faster time seems to slip away. We really never seem to take the time to appreciate our journey until we realize it’s more than half over already and it feels like we’re just getting started.
How You Can Help Grow The Sport of Powerlifting
If the social theory holds true, then in order for powerlifting itself to make progress, individuals within the group will have to give up a little something of themselves to push the sport further.
elitefts Customer Product Reviews — The Seated Calf/Tibia Raise Machine with TJ Slomka
We know you don't want empty praise of our equipment — you want honest, detailed feedback so that you can know what to expect.
Train to Think or Think to Train
If you don’t understand the reason behind doing something, how will you know if you are getting the proper results out of your efforts?
25 Tips for a Bigger Raw Deadlift
A brutally strong deadlift will never come easily, but that doesn't mean you need to get fancy.
Lactate: Friend or Foe?
From regenerative properties to acidic buffering abilities and more, lactate has many functions and effects.
























