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.
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
The Thinker: Muscle Cramps, Proper Mechanics of Sprinting and Jumping, a...
James The Thinker Smith answers questions from the Elitefts.com™ Q&A
Darden Diaries: A Must-Have Tool
A MUST–HAVE tool for my suit case, car, kitchen door, etc. Velcro not included.
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.
Cheat Your Way to Gains
Let us look at the benefit and practical application of cheating exercises for advanced lifters.
APRE: The Fastest Way to Get Strong
APRE: The Scientifically Proven Fastest Way to Get Strong by Elitefts™ Columnist Bryan Mann
Whoopee Cushion Invasion
All fell victim to this except for Matt Goodwin, who has become so accustomed to such wet bugle blasts as to not notice.
NSCA National Conference: Wave Cycles, The Tier System, and Auto-Regulat...
The day you stop learning is the day you stop living.
License to Operate or License to Lead Your Industry?
There are many components that are integral to a successful business.
Genetics Versus Hard Work
The implications on parental physical condition at the time of procreation.
The Research Meathead: Dynamic D
Vitamin D is an extremely important nutrient for health and performance outcomes.
Coach G: Which Way Are You Pulling?
If we keep pulling in opposite directions, we'll never get anywhere.
Who Do You Listen to?
The problem for many is distinguishing who is authentic, who is not, and who is a pseudo expert.
Injury Reduction for Football: The Ankle Joint
A look at the fan's perspective of injuries in pro football and some preventive strategies for a few of them.
Olympic Lifting for Athletes: Using Static Holds to Improve Technique
Teaching the Olympic lifts can be difficult. Using isometric holds can benefit both coaches and athletes.
The Thinker: Sport Training Program Management–The Criminal Nature of it...
The problem must be identified before the solution is drawn.
Elitefts Sports Performance Podcast Episode 1: Interview with Dan John
Elitefts.com™ Sports Performance Podcast Audio Interview with Dan John
The Angry Coach: Open Letter
Put down the shitty bodybuilding magazines, get off the fancy internet articles and videos, and take my advice.
The Thinker: Vertical Jump Training, Training Splits, and Energy System...
James "The Thinker" Smith answers questions from the Elitefts.com™ Q&A
The Research Meathead: Zinc(tified)
Zinc is also one of the most underrated, underused, and perhaps misunderstood minerals.
Three Questions for Coach Kevin Argauer
An interview with University of Pittsburgh Strength & Conditioning Coach, Kevin Argauer.
If I Knew Then What I Know Now: Lenny
“OK, you need to go out and get a can of sauerkraut, but ditch the cabbage, and set the juice aside."
Creating the Schedule
Dave and I planned that Tuesdays would be a good day that Blaine and I could routinely work together.
Grip Training: More Than an Afterthought
Grip strength has always been an important aspect of training for athletes and strength sport competitors alike.
Amy Wattles: Odd Haugen Strength Classic
Tonight I will lay in bed for about an hour visualizing the entire competition and every attempt.
Monster Garage Gym: It's Time to Let Johnny Out of the Bag!
Who is Johnny, and why in the heck is he in a bag?
The Research Meathead: Magnificent Magnesium
Magnesium is so important, yet often underrated, underused, and misunderstood.
Highland Games Interview with Joe Kenn
Team Elitefts Alumni Joe Kenn interview recapping his first (and second) Highland Games experience.
Strong Mind: Bushido
The difference between good lifters and great ones does not lie in sets and reps and exercises.
Coach G: What Does It Take?
Be a leader, be loyal, pay attention to detail, have a strong work ethic, and do not be a weight room reptile.
Monster Garage Gym: To Compete or Not to Compete, That Is the Question
The competition is like a period at the end of a sentence.
Under The Bar: 50 Shades of Iron
Without getting more into the book, I began to see similarities in myself and many strength athletes I know.
I Train. You Train. We Train.
Dave wants the best for his son; he wants the world for his son; a world that also balances movement, strength, exertion, all with a self-motivating willingness to be active.
The Thinker: Athletic Monitoring, Hell Week, Australian Rules Football &...
Elitefts™ Q & A Coach James "The Thinker" Smith answers your questions.
In Honor of Deacon Jones: Physical Skills for Defensive Lineman
David "Deacon" Jones revolutionized the defensive line position after 14 seasons in the NFL.
Josh Bryant: Video Inquisition, Part 5
Josh Bryant answers questions about GPP and restoration methods in powerlifting training.
