Second Annual Capitol Classic Strongman Challenge Writeup
I headed down to Crossfit South Arlington in Virginia to the new home of The Edge 2.0 on Saturday morning for Barry’s contest.
The Strength & Conditioning Internship: A Simple Guide for Strength ...
As the head strength and conditioning coach, the development of your assistants is a direct reflection of you as a professional.
If I Knew Then What I Know Now: FEAR or F.E.A.R. = False Evidence Appear...
Damn the torpedoes, full steam ahead!
Cacao Chip Meal Replacement Bars
Warning: These are dangerously good. You can go ahead and plan on devouring the entire pan.
Rolling Pins: They Aren't Just for Rolling Dough, Part 2
If you read the first article in this series (if not, you need to) and are using the rolling pin or elitefts™ stick to roll the areas of the upper body that the foam roller or PVC pipe can’t address, you're going to love this one.
Brute Strength Gym's Strongest Man IV Write-up
My ears got bumblebees in them, legs went to jello, vision began to shrink down to a tiny dark tunnel and everything got tinted red.
Chipotle's Beef Barbacoa Slow Cooker Recipe
If you're getting sick of the same meat over and over again, this recipe is definitely for you!
The Strength & Conditioning Internship: A Simple Guide for Strength ...
I was introduced to the writings of Patrick Lencioni via an audio interview with Joe Kenn on EliteFTS.com.
Equipment 101: 0-90 Standard and Collegiate Dumbbell Bench
The more you know about your equipment, the better you can use it.
RotatoReliever: An Effective New Option For Repairing Shoulder Injuries
Well, surgery or expensive and timely rehab may not be your only option.
The Strength & Conditioning Internship: A Simple Guide for Strength ...
Organizing and implementing a quality internship program can enhance the overall goals of your strength and conditioning program, which has limited budgets and resources.
The Executive Meathead: Fire the Unhappy People!
This simple philosophy of “firing all the unhappy people” was one of the major reasons why he was so successful.
Idaho Champion Series Snowman Invitational Write Up
The events were changed and lightened a bit, so I was bummed.
Listen, Assess, Learn: Family Values, Fireplaces and Fine Bourbon
Now back to my Wild Turkey 8 Year…
elitefts™ Classic: Athletic Preparation or Destruction
The Process of Attaining Sports Mastery (PASM) is a multi-year and tremendously complex endeavor. The PASM encompasses the training and development of every conceivable physical, psychological, technical, and tactical component of sport performance.
Top 10 Mouth-Watering Shakes
Whether you are looking to gain weight, or lose it - these shakes are amazing...and they were designed by our readers.
EFS Classic: Coaching Axioms
Recently, I was able to observe a high school football team lifting. While the coaches sat in the corner and talked, the athletes proceeded to do their version of a power clean.
A "No Bull Shit" Q&A with David Allen
NBS stood for "No Bull Shit" and was our "mantra" for our approach to training for the meet.
Rolling Pins: Not Just for Bread Dough
In this article, I will show you how to increase the range of motion further in your upper body to get the most out of all your upper body movements like the bench, row, shoulder press, and chin-up.
Blood Rayne: Training with Sickle Cell Anemia
How many times have you woken up in the morning with aches and pains after a heavy bench or squat session?
The Executive Meathead: Leaning Up, Poster Cultures & Great Books
What we do is too important to waste time on that which is shallow, false or unproductive.
Protein Peanut Butter Ice Cream
They freeze solid, so let them sit out for 30 minutes on counter before eating.
Amy Wattles' Recap: Frozen Stones Highland Games
Doing this competition is like going to the all-you-can-eat Chinese buffet. At the time, it sounds like an excellent idea.
If I Knew Then What I Know Now: Keep Your Standards High, Not Your Mind
This statement is summed up with one word, WISDOM.
Heavy Music for Heavy Lifting
I’ve been asked approximately a thousand times about what kind of music is good for training and what I would recommend.
Under The Bar: Is Your Pricing Legal?
One very important aspect to understand about pricing is that some strategies are illegal and unethical.
Grip4orce Grippers for Total Body Muscle Building and Strength Gains
Whether training for quality gains in lean muscle mass in preparation for bodybuilding competition or for elite level athletic performance, we could all benefit from additional strength and muscle size increases.
The Executive Meathead: "Gossip Killer," Mini Meatheads and Ch...
When an employee enters your office to complain about a co-worker, make certain that you listen.
Under The Bar: They are NOT Angry Birds! The Holidays
I saw a chance to pull out and hide and took it. This is not something I’m afraid to admit.
The World's Dirtiest Dessert: Oreo-Brownie Cookie Bars
Research Type II Diabetes, which is what you'll likely have after consumption.
Equipment 101: EFS Walk-Thru Monolift
The more you know about your equipment, the better you can use it.
Nine Things Young Athletes Need to Master
So, hopefully if we all continue to do our jobs really well, every coach will be educated on proper exercise execution.
Equipment 101: Signature Monolift
The more you know about your equipment, the better you can use it.
Meathead Inc. – Delegate This!
Delegation can be something that you dread, or it can be something that can take your business to the next level.
Reverse Band Presses
In this clip Dave, John, and their group are doing some heavy reverse band presses. These work much in the same fashion as benching against bands by overloading the top of the lift. This is another way to feel a heavy weight in your hands and gain confidence.
In the Belly of the BEAST
My training was Albert Einstein’s definition of insanity – doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.
Band Stomps for Healthier Hips
Band stomps hit the deep muscles that cross the hip joint in the front—the psoas major and the lliacus.
Meathead Inc. - It Gets Good When It Gets Hard
A regular column about getting strong(er) on the platform, strong(er) in business and strong(er) in life.
Angry Coach: Back in the Fight
Last week, because of injuries, Mark Herzlich got his first start at linebacker for the Giants.
Angry Coach: How Teams Work
Or would you rather win a championship? That's something we all get to choose.
Angry Coach: Delivering Bad News
Long story short, I had to tell a very close friend of mine that his wife was cheating on him.
Sledgehammer Conditioning for Athletes and Weekend Warriors
The tool of demolition workers and superheroes.
The Angry Coach: Who are you?
Everything is a competition to this guy. Even in a basic email exchange, he has to get the better of you. To some people this is probably grating. To me, it's funny, and it's also a valuable lesson in realizing that it pays to be "on" and paying full attention at all times.