Use of the hyperextension machine.

The Reverse Hyper Machine: How the Lab Followed the Gym's

— Casilyn Meadows

For some time, my husband had been saying that I needed a “reverse hyperextension machine”. After a particularly painful flare-up, I finally gave in and looked it up: it was time to learn more about the machine I never managed to use at any gym because I was too short for them. Luckily, YouTube taught me several ways to improvise alternatives.

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The EliteFTS Thin Press™ Bar: 5 Surprising Ways It Builds Strength and Prevents Pain

— Dave Tate

The EliteFTS American Thin Press™ Bar. At first glance, it looks like just another Swiss bar variation, but a closer look reveals a surprisingly thoughtful piece of engineering. Its design solves the chronic issues of pain and instability.

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Cannabis and Us: Pain, Recovery, Inflammation and Mood 

— Marilia Coutinho
Tagged: Education
Train longer, recover better, and maintain quality of life.
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10 Powerlifting Lessons from Dan Green

— Dave Tate

Powerlifting icon Dan Green returns to Table Talk to share 10 proven lessons on training, longevity, and building strength that lasts decades.

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The Biopsychosocial Model in Strength and Conditioning

— Dave Tate

Strength isn’t just built in the gym — it’s the product of your body, your mind, and the world around you. In this episode of Table Talk, I sit down with Dr. Dwayne Jackson to unpack the Biopsychosocial Model and what it means for lifters, coaches, and anyone chasing long-term performance.

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Dave Tate's Guide to Supplemental Movements with FULL Video

— Dave Tate

Dave Tate's FULL presentation from the LTT8. The topic is supplemental and accessory training for powerlifting. This is the entire uncut version:

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Increase Your Bench Press With These 5 Proven Techniques

— Dave Tate

Are you looking to take your bench press to the next level?

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Powerlifting: The Basic Guide to Conjugate Training

— Dave Tate

Conjugate Training offers several benefits for powerlifters. It helps in developing strength, power, speed, and muscle mass. The constantly changing exercises prevent overuse injuries and keep training interesting

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Annual Reflections: A Coach’s Compass

— Dave Tate

Ashley Jones shares his evolved approach to athlete programming, rooted in the principles of French Contrast Method training.

Strength After Setback: Training Through Chronic Pain

Strength After Setback: Training Through Chronic Pain

— Marilia Coutinho
Aging lifters face new challenges: chronic pain, fluctuating recovery, and unpredictable training responses.
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The Biggest Lie in Strength Training

— Dave Tate
“It’s not that easy.”
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Opening a Second Gym? Follow These 10 Commandments

— Joe Riggio
Thinking of opening a second gym? Learn the 10 essential commandments every gym owner must follow to scale successfully.
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Why EliteFTS Bands Are Still Our Go-To After Nearly 20 Years

— Dan Goodman
Tagged: education
From warm-ups to explosive plyometrics, Coach Joe Riggio and Dan Goodman of Varsity House Gym share nearly two decades of experience using EliteFTS bands with athletes of all ages and levels.
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10 Things To Know If You Want To Be A Successful Online Trainer

— Ken "Skip" Hill
Tagged: Education
Everyone thinks they’re the next big thing in online training, but few actually have the chops to make it past mediocre.
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How You All Have Lost Your Minds

— Dave Tate
Too many lifters are fixated on the margins of training—debating optimal RPE or the latest recovery hack—while forgetting the white space: common sense.
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Why You Should Compete

— Mike Hedlesky
Tagged: Education
Competition in powerlifting is more than numbers or social media clout—it’s about pushing yourself, gaining experience, and discovering what you're capable of under pressure.
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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.