Post-Meet Reflections: Building Momentum
It is easy to put too much pressure on ourselves as competitors, but we have to realize that each meet is building momentum toward long-term success.
Reno Hardcore: The Flying Scotsman
Mental toughness is the difference between getting huge PR lifts and missing them.
The Flexible Periodization Method: Program Design with Kettlebells (Part...
Jensen’s conclusion to the Flexible Periodization Method series.
I'm Too Young to Be This Damn Old: Training Update
What the hell could this old man have discovered that is not already known?
Kentucky Strong: Five Tips for the Commercial Gym Lifter
Commercial gym woes got you down? Try these tips.
A Lion in Iron: Training—Ritual or Habit?
Training as a habit and training as a ritual are two very different things. Which one best fits you?
By the Coach for the Coach: Exercise Edition
We want to teach that we move objects. We do not allow those objects to move us.
Mas—Wrestling: Attention Booturs
Mas–wrestling was a tool for preparing the young men of the cultures for the physical difficulties and demands of living in an isolated area where survival was the only focus.
WATCH: My Trip to Elitefts (Part 2)
My throat was about 80 percent closed and continuing to swell shut.
Monster Garage Gym: What Is Right with Powerlifting?
The meet was everything that is right with powerlifting.
Reno Hardcore: Ten-Day Training Cycle
As we get stronger, everything changes and we have to keep adapting the program in order to keep getting stronger.
The Flexible Periodization Method: Program Design with Kettlebells (Part...
Do you have an emotional attachment to any exercise or piece of equipment?
Beast Reality: Shitty Days
It is hard to admit to ourselves that we may need to bow down to the demons to allow ourselves the time to recharge.
Eric Maroscher: Video Inquisition (Part 4)
One size does not fit all. Not every guy is going wear the same tuxedo to the prom.
American Football Physical Preparation Manual: Interview with Coach X
Ryan Williams Interviews Elitefts.com™ Coach Buddy Morris on their new ebook.
Ruck & Maul: Specific Training for Rugby Props & Football Down L...
To achieve this impressive physical resume requires one of the highest work ethics in a team and a resilience and tenacity to pursue strength and power goals like no other member of a rugby squad.
Clint Darden: Questions in the Compound, Part 1
There is nothing that makes up for the feeling that comes from squatting, bench pressing, or deadlifting.
Kentucky Strong: Five Quick Things That May Improve Your Training
You can’t beat the elitefts™ glute ham raise for bringing up those lacking hamstrings.
No Bullsh*t: Because You Will Never Beat Me
There I was, fifteen years later, staring down my greatest friend and my worst enemy.
Elitefts Sports Performance Podcast (Episode 2)
Interview with Head Strength Coaches Chad Scott of Charleston Southern, Tim Kontos of Virginia Commonwealth, and John-Michael Davis of Eastern Kentucky
Training with Purpose: Specialized Exercises
When selecting special exercises, remember to look at the individual athlete and things that are unique to his event, technique, or position.
Just Sayin': Are You the Insecure Douchebag or Am I?
If the Mr. Olympia was only open to people in Sturgis, I would easily place.
The Flexible Periodization Method: The Decision-Making Process
Our athletes deserve the best programs possible.
Darden Diaries: A Must-Have Tool
A MUST–HAVE tool for my suit case, car, kitchen door, etc. Velcro not included.
A Lion in Iron: It's Not That Complicated (Part 4)
If you have time to answer texts and play angry birds, then you are probably not meant for this.
Reno Hardcore: A WORLD RECORD? REALLY?
It’s better to be proud of true, small accomplishments than great, elaborate lies.
Are We Making Progress in Football Training?
It appears that more coaches are concerned with the results that they get from doing particular exercises in the weight room and with particular pieces of equipment.
Elitefts Roundtable: The 5 Best Barbell or Dumbbell Exercises for Strongman
Elitefts™ Team members discuss the best barbell and dumbbell exercises to improve strongman events.
Training with Purpose: Deep Love or Cheap Lust?
Who you ridin’ with? Them or us? Deep love or cheap lust?
Under the Bar: Who, What, Where, When, and Why
Four and a half months post-surgery…and the hip feels good.
Don't Be a Sucker
You actually have to be disciplined to get ripped or get lean while building muscle.
A Lion in Iron: Time, It‘s All You Have (Part 2)
You will never be as strong to yourself as you will be in the eyes of others.
The Research Meathead: Dynamic D
Vitamin D is an extremely important nutrient for health and performance outcomes.
I'm Too Young to Be This Damn Old: Baby Steps
He’s back…and he’s getting ready to take the platform!
No Bullsh*t: Is Your Prehabilitation/Warm Up Actually Hurting You?
This warm–up will get you under the bar in ten minutes or less.
Training with Purpose: Heredity, Genetics, and Trainability
When looking at the subject of heredity, it’s important to understand that some aspects are strongly correlated and others have less bearing.
How 810-Pound Deadlifter Marshall Johnson Uses Cardio
Elitefts Pro Powerlifter Marshall Johnson details how he implements cardio into his training program.
Beast Reality: Massive Shoulders
The bottom line is you do not need a fancy program to build big, strong shoulders.
Reno Hardcore: Train Less as You Advance
I think the biggest and hardest change for me was learning to train less.
I'm Too Young to Be This Damn Old: Strong(er)
I’ve been told that to have obtained world records at age 71 requires extraordinary resolve. I don’t see it that way.
Iron Sport: My Iowa Adventure
My running theme when I do any kind of public speaking is to make the audience laugh and make the people who actually hired me cringe.
Kentucky Strong: Six Simple Ways to Increase Your Daily Calories
Six different quick and easy ways to jack up your calories (and the scale) without a ton of complex cooking and effort.