Don't Worry, Be Trappy

Don't Worry, Be Trappy

Brandon Patterson
Tagged: Motivation
The beloved symbol of masculine strength and power: the yoke.
The Dark Side of Program Comparison

The Dark Side of Program Comparison

Gabriel Naspinski
Tagged: Motivation
Teach your kids to be the best they can be, not the best on YouTube.
Case of a Mean Person, Not a Bully

Case of a Mean Person, Not a Bully

Amy Wattles
Tagged: Motivation
Even the most steadfast pacifist would agree there is a time and place for a righteous beat-down.
Combat Mentality Applied to Powerlifting

Combat Mentality Applied to Powerlifting

David Allen
Tagged: Motivation
Crushing a PR is similar to taking out an enemy combatant.
Building a Bulletproof Upper Back

Building a Bulletproof Upper Back

Joe Schillero
Tagged: Motivation
No matter what type of strength athlete you are, a big, strong, upper back is a sure sign of dedication to your chosen craft.
Confidence or Competence?

Confidence or Competence?

Todd Hamer
Tagged: Motivation
Which of these drives the success of a program?
General Fitness vs. Athlete Nutrition

General Fitness vs. Athlete Nutrition

Steve "The Guerrilla Journalist" Colescott
Tagged: Motivation
Kristin shares how she approaches the nutritional needs of her clients.
Diet Mental Hang-ups

Diet Mental Hang-ups

Steve "The Guerrilla Journalist" Colescott
Tagged: Motivation
Discussing the mental side of diet with Nutritionist Kristin Stull.
board press

Back on the Platform

Chad Aichs
Tagged: Motivation
Being sixty pounds lighter, Aichs pursues new bench PRs.
Overlooked Factors in Athlete Programming

Overlooked Factors in Athlete Programming

Bryan Mann
Tagged: Motivation
Realize that basketball isn't just basketball, soccer isn't just soccer, and football isn't just football.
Diet Clean-Up Checklist

Diet Clean-Up Checklist

Steve "The Guerrilla Journalist" Colescott
Tagged: Motivation
Looking to take your diet from haphazard and crappy to functional and goal-promoting? Kristin steers you in the right direction.
We Are Not Cinderellas

We Are Not Cinderellas

Erik Eggers
Tagged: Motivation
The lessons of success translate from sports, to everyday life, and to lifting.
Hey, I Think I Wanna Do a Powerlifting Meet…

Hey, I Think I Wanna Do a Powerlifting Meet…

Dawn Hickman
Tagged: Motivation
Elitefts™ equipment + Metal Gear + mental toughness = record lifts
Three Keys to a Strong(her)™ Squat

Three Keys to a Strong(her)™ Squat

Joe Schillero
Tagged: Motivation
Corrections to three common mistakes female lifters make in the squat.
What Exercises Do More Harm Than Good?

What Exercises Do More Harm Than Good?

Alexander Cortes
Tagged: Motivation
Modification and alteration for hypertrophic gratification.
Call me Rhabdo

Call me Rhabdo

Jonathon Mike
Tagged: Motivation
Are you pissing Coca-Cola?
Cerebral Smackdown

Cerebral Smackdown

David Allen
Tagged: Motivation
Hardwire your brain for success with these three no-bullshit techniques.
Spotting the Truth

Spotting the Truth

Mark Watts
Tagged: Motivation
This man can crush your hand like a bag of Doritos. Listen to him.
Lift to Live

Lift to Live

Jeff Guller
Tagged: Motivation
While most powerlifters live to lift, Paige lifts to live.
Strong(her)™ Video Spotlight on Swedish Figure Competitor

Strong(her)™ Video Spotlight on Swedish Figure Competitor

Steve "The Guerrilla Journalist" Colescott
Tagged: Motivation
Watch how Stina Tellhammer approaches the IFBB figure season.
What Does It Take to Physically Dominate the Environment?

What Does It Take to Physically Dominate the Environment?

Karsten Jensen
Tagged: Motivation
You may have selected the best exercise possible, but is it serving your needs?
Strong(her)™ Video Spotlight on IFBB Figure Pro

Strong(her)™ Video Spotlight on IFBB Figure Pro

Team elitefts
Tagged: Motivation
On a visit to train with Traci Tate, we talked to Jennifer Cordovez about her figure athlete quest.
Overlooked Coaching Mistakes

Overlooked Coaching Mistakes

Gabriel Naspinski
Tagged: Motivation
Carlos Osegueda guides coaches around programming and career traps.
The Exercise Hierarchy of Effectivity

The Exercise Hierarchy of Effectivity

Alexander Cortes
Tagged: Motivation
Whether you like it or not, all exercises are NOT created equal.