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The Basics Work Until They Don't

Brian Murray
Tagged: Education
While the basics of strength training like squats and deadlifts are important, they aren't a one-size-fits-all solution. Read more on why the basics work until they don't.
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5 Equipment Must-Haves to Train Anywhere

Jackson Abe
Tagged: Education
As a novice or pro, these pieces of equipment should always be at your disposal.
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Fat Guy to Not So Fat Guy

Joey Kouba
Tagged: Education
Bloated fatties waddling around lifting big weights is a thing of the past. Catch up.
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#265 Matt Wenning | Kidney Health, Stem Cell Treatment, 70% Rule

Sheena Leedham
Tagged: Education
In this episode, Matt and Dave discuss kidney function and health (delving into Matt's recent stem cell treatment in Cabo), business, the 70% rule, and much more! 
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The Best of 2022

Sheena Leedham
Tagged: Education
Before we push into a brand new year, let's reflect. Here's the best of the best from 2022. Enjoy!
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This Gym is Like No Other

Ken "Skip" Hill
Tagged: Education
In the middle of nowhere, elitefts stands—strong, mighty, and powerful.
18 Tips to Be a Better Intern

18 Tips to Be a Better Intern

Logan Pasker
Tagged: Education
Follow these 18 tips and you'll be light years ahead of your peers.
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Does the Drill Carry Over?

Stephen Haggerty
Tagged: Education
To create a long-term change, there needs to be a stimulus strong enough to elicit an adaptation and groove the pattern.
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The Power of Perception

Tony Montgomery
Tagged: Education
These studies give you some tools to use before your next training session or race to increase performance.
The Worth of Social Media Promotion

The Worth of Social Media Promotion

Donald Day
Tagged: Education
Will the use of social media help you land your next strength and conditioning job? Doubtful.
The Deadlift and CNS Recovery

The Deadlift and CNS Recovery

Jay Corwell
Tagged: Education
The deadlift creates more fatigue and takes longer to recover from. Right? Well, research shows this isn't as cut and dry as suspected.
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#117 - Into the Lion’s Den With Joey Szatmary!

Sheena Leedham
Tagged: Education
In this 117th episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast, Joey Szatmary (@Szatstrength ) takes a seat. Joey is the gym owner of The Lions Den in Colmar, Pennsylvania. He attended Albright College and played collegiate lacrosse. Joey's most notable athletic feat as a poly-athlete is earning the 2019 United States Strongman (USS) Heavyweight National Champion title.
The Work Hard Fallacy

The Work Hard Fallacy

Matt Newberry
Tagged: Education
Try backing off if you aren’t improving and feel like you’re pushing as hard as possible. You may be surprised by the outcome.
Training into Middle Age

Training into Middle Age

Josh Strassner
Tagged: Education
I could've easily stopped lifting after leaving the Army, especially after the birth of my two daughters, but I'm an athlete.
Get Some Stimulus

Get Some Stimulus

Seth Albersworth
Tagged: Education
Every piece of the puzzle in conjugate periodization is essential. Build from the bottom up.
Help If You Can

Help If You Can

Santeri Kankaanpaa
Tagged: Education
If you're hesitating to make the commitment to start any type of training to help out those with less knowledge, don't. Take the plunge.
Build Your Deadlift Without Deficits

Build Your Deadlift Without Deficits

Eric Maroscher
Tagged: Education
There is more to building the deadlift than variety, and there is also a point of diminishing returns to consider.
I Am Yessica Martinez

I Am Yessica Martinez

Sheena Leedham
Tagged: Education
Competing now for ten years, we recircle with Yessica Martinez to get an update on life, training, and foreseeable future endeavors.
Try This Warm-Up Before Your Next Lower Body Training Session

Try This Warm-Up Before Your Next Lower Body Training Session

Chris Janek
Tagged: Education
We do this warm-up with all our powerlifters and athletes. Prime the system BEFORE you get under the bar to drive performance.
An Application of Linear Periodization and Why It’s Still Relevant

An Application of Linear Periodization and Why It’s Still Relevant

Hunter Richardson
Tagged: Education
Piecing together what I've learned from Dave Tate, Jim Wendler, and Sam Brown, I added 70+ pounds to my total in a six-month period.
Do We Deliver on Our Job Title?

Do We Deliver on Our Job Title?

Ashley Jones
Tagged: Education
For whatever reason, there's a constant need to reframe what we do by a change in job title. Our job description has yet to change.
General Concepts and Progression of the Omni-Contraction System

General Concepts and Progression of the Omni-Contraction System

Max Daigle
Tagged: Education
After consulting with Ben Prentiss and implementing with my athletes, here's a BRIEF description of the system. Download the 12-week program!
3 Training Misconceptions From Dadhood

3 Training Misconceptions From Dadhood

Mike Over
Tagged: Education
Wouldn't it be nice if training remained the same after children are born. Sadly, that's NOT the case. Here's how to modify your approach.
So You Want to Compete in Strongman

So You Want to Compete in Strongman

Matt Mills
Tagged: Education
If you want it bad enough, you'll find a way. Follow this short guide to get started in the best sport known to man.