In Praise of the Barbell
The barbell has been vilified and unfairly characterized as an "unsafe" and "unnecessary" outdated member of the "fitness center."
Business: It's Never Easy
Since day one... if it hasn't been one thing it been two others... I used to say that every small business is only a few months from being "out of business."
Socialization is the Disability
Oftentimes, gender differences and our approach to them is based on socialization rather than innate brain, neurological, and hormonal composure.
Coaching = Life, Part I
What’s consistently surprised me is how coaching is such a microcosm of the real world.
Peri-Workout Nutrition, Part I
A fair amount of research exists about peri-workout nutrition. Unfortunately, there are also a lot of myths. So, what is true?
The Angry Coach: Camp Crap
And, oh yeah, until you’ve actually been through this shit, try not to talk about football, okay?
Fighting 1000 lbs. in Kandahar
Most people aren’t willing to risk life or limb in a backyard meet. Yet, that’s what happened as Kandahar Airfield hosted its second annual “1000 lbs. Club” powerlifting challenge in Afghanistan.
By the Coach for the Coach: Be a Better Coach
I've been doing a lot of soul searching about what the goals are for this article series.
44 and Broken, Part 4
I’m half way through the training cycle for my meet. I almost forgot how hard training for a meet is on your body.
Reno Hardcore: I Am An elitefts™ Athlete
I hadn't competed in anything since college and that fire was raging again after the meet.
More About Informational Integrity
I simply don’t like frauds who attempt to practice their fraudulence at my expense.
Did you hear the one about the…
Did you hear the one about the guy that gets 200lbs out of his bench shirt?
My SPF Powerstation Pro/Am Results (with video)
My training went relatively well going into this meet and I expected to hit some PRs, but things never seem to go as planned.
Spacial Awareness
Yeah, I’m pissing and moaning a lot about bullshit, but this just isn’t necessary.
Sick of Your Gym; Part 4 The Gift
Jim and I have been doing a lot of seminar traveling lately and nothing we have ever done in the past could have prepared us for the "The Gift."
Iron Subculture UNCENSORED with Dave Tate
Dave shows up for work pretty riled up. He feels the need to say some things...
Psychobabble Bullsh*t
Before reading this, just know that while these words reflect my feelings it doesn't mean that I'm acting on any of it.