Mandatory Skills for a Trainer
If one of your training partners, friends, colleagues or clients collapsed in the gym, would you be able to help? Would you know what to do besides dial 911?
Olympic Lifts Have No Place in an Athlete's Physical Preparation
Do these beloved training movements contribute to soft tissues injuries more than they improve athletic performance? Before you make up your mind, hear me out.
Don't Believe Your Own Bullshit
If you wouldn't let your clients make excuses for poor performance, why do you make exceptions for yourself?
Why Context Matters
If you don't know your audience, you can't communicate your message. If your audience doesn't have your knowledge, you can't assume they'll understand.
It's All About Heart and Will
There are a lot of factors involved in being a good strength athlete. From most to least important, here is my list of what you need to excel in this industry. Do you have them all?
What Shoes Should You Be Wearing in the Gym?
A runner wouldn’t show up to a marathon in work boots, so why do so many lifters go to the gym in the wrong shoes?
Coaching From A Distance
When you are not able to be physically present for an athlete or client's training session, certain coaching strategies must be emphasized.
Life, Lifting, and Facial Disfigurement with Power Tools
I was stupid, and lazy, and it led to a freak accident. Remember this when you're training: as soon as confidence becomes arrogance, you're in trouble.
The Ultimate Support System
Having the support of fellow lifters and training partners is really significant to progress in your lifting career. However, having the support of your family is especially important.
The Top-10 Things I Learned as an Intern
As an intern, it's up to you to make the most out of this experience and push yourself to be the best coach you can be. Remember, this is your chance to make an unforgettable impression and rise within the profession. Good luck!
3 Ways to Build Strength Off the Chest for the Bench Press
These are a few important components of building a big bench, starting with getting the bar off your chest as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Loyalty Issues and Disappointing Clients
When a client doesn't want to take your advice, what do you do? How do you handle someone who won't trust your methods but still wants your results?
Purposeful Training for Emergency First Responders: Why Physical Preparation Matters
If your profession requires a state of physical fitness, there are two things you need to know: which specific demands to train and how to raise your general fitness level.
7 Leg Exercises Designed for Greater Hypertrophy
Here is an unbeatable compilation of the best blood-pumping lower body movements from team elitefts.
3 Things Lifters and Coaches Need to Know About Pain
Do not fear pain; it is your body's method of communicating a need for change. Here's how to handle the pain and determine what specific change your body needs.
Your Ego Is Your Biggest Obstacle
When you're occupied with trying to show how good you think you are, how will you have time to develop your skills?
The Forgotten Power of Training
There are two types of adversity you will experience as a lifter: the stress you can plan for and the stress you can't. How will this effect determine your path in life and in the gym?
WATCH: Clint Darden Teaches How To Fine-Tune the Log Press
An experienced strongman competitor already knows the basics. This video shows how to clean up the sloppy habits and press heavier weight overhead.
Learning Things the Hard Way
Learning not to do stupid things will take you further in this sport than any training method.
The Full Body, 10-Minute Bodybuilding Warm-Up
This efficient and all-inclusive pre-training routine will physically and mentally prepare you for the rigors of a serious session in the gym.
To Stretch or Not: What Does Scientific Study Say About Stretching and Muscle Growth?
Several popular training programs call for a regimented stretching protocol as part of every workout. Is this all hype, or could it be the secret to your next 25 pounds of muscle?
Fourteen and Broken: The Female Athlete
Discourage injuries through coaching basics that will appropriately prep your athletes for the field and weight room.
101 Ways to Use the OBB Power Handles
Get more out of your standard barbell and dumbbell set by the swivel of a bolt and the tightening of a wing nut. It's that easy.