So You Think You Can Deadlift? (Part 1)
Matt targets the pull in the same expert fashion that he did with the squat.
Training The Bench Press
The training program explained here is one based on the principles of Westside.
elitefts™ Classic: In the Beginning
Bob Youngs describes his first training program while at Westside.
Developing Extraordinary Resolve
You do not have to wait for the New Year to develop extraordinary resolve, but if the calendar is a useful reminder, use it to your advantage.
Developing Your Own Training Philosophy
To be a great lifter, you must be willing to find out what works for you in a program and what doesn't. And you must be willing to devote the time to doing so.
Block Periodization for Powerlifting: Revisited and Revised
It's been two years since his first article on block periodization was published. What has Gabriel Naspinski changed?
elitefts™ Classic: Things I Have Learned in My First Year of Exploring Conjugate Training
Whether you are new to Conjugate Training or whether you are a seasoned veteran, I think you will relate to many of these...
Powerlifting 101: Why You Need to Compete…Now
By far, the most important reason to compete is because it’s a blast.
Kirschen's Powerlifting 101: What’s Up With The Chains?
If you’re familiar at all with the sport of powerlifting, the idea of using chains as a training tool is probably nothing new.
Sticking Point Tips
Parallel systems train multiple skills simultaneously, and they progress mainly by manipulating volume, intensity, and technique as a way of teaching the body what to expect from a competition.
Strength 101: Part I Strength and the Body
The following series is intended to give new lifters some general information on major aspects of weightlifting science.
So You Think You Can Squat? (Part 3)
The long-awaited So You Think You Can Squat video is here! Matt Wenning discusses how to squat properly, so pay attention.
So You Think You Can Squat? (Parts 1 and 2)
The long-awaited So You Think You Can Squat video is here! Matt Wenning discusses how to squat properly, so pay attention.
Part V: So You Think You Can Bench?
By this point in the process, I wasn’t anywhere near an expert, but things were starting to click.
Part IV: So You Think You Can Bench?
The good news was that my shoulder felt fine with the much-needed grip change.