Strong(her)™ Video Spotlight on IFBB Figure Pro
On a visit to train with Traci Tate, we talked to Jennifer Cordovez about her figure athlete quest.
The Exercise Hierarchy of Effectivity
Whether you like it or not, all exercises are NOT created equal.
The College Student's Guide to Powerlifting
Welcome to Blast and Dust 101. I'm your professor Joe Schillero.
Use Your Inside Voice and Be Front Stage
A lot of people on this planet can read what you wrote, so choose your words carefully.
I'm F#cked Up and I Like It
No athlete who has a competitive bone in his body would choose a passing FMS score over being an Olympic champion.
So You Think You Can Front Squat? (Part 1)
As an athlete or Olympic lifter, the most popular squat variant would be the front squat. Learn the proper execution here.
Grip It. Don't Rip It.
As a powerlifter, you've heard the saying “Rip it off the floor!” probably a thousand times.
INTRODUCING: The CRATUS Squat Suit
Introducing the best thing to happen to squatting since the squat rack.
Who's the Mann?
Interview with Bryan Mann, University of Missouri Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning and Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training.
Somewhere Between Blast and Dust
When you are young and hungry to succeed, balance rarely enters the equation. As we mature, we tend to question things...
Is Minimalism Hurting Powerlifting?
Do we need to drop "weakest link" thinking and just stress the body with big ass weights?
Fast for Spring
Not exactly a new concept, but the value of fasting has gained popularity in recent years. What are some of the pitfalls and basics of food restriction?
Periodization of Glute-Ham Raise Training
No matter what your athletic goals, you need an in-depth understanding of this under-rated movement.
Not all Fatigue is Created Equal
Not all fatigue is the same. Understanding the mechanism behind adaptation is crucial to progress.
Programming Predicaments
When designing programs, don't follow any blind allegiance to a certain template.
The Development of a Multi-Year System of Training for Collegiate Footba...
University of North Texas Coach explains his specialized multi-year system of training for his champion collegiate athletes.
Eight Must-Have Physical Attributes for a College-Bound Athlete
If you are about to enter your freshman year of college, follow these tips for an easy transition.
Are Overuse Injuries Preventable?
Are the repeated movements you do in your training (either with maximum weight or explosiveness) the cause of those nagging injuries that won't go away?
What Kind of Straps Should You Be Wearing?
Every sport can benefit from wearing some type of straps. What straps will work best for you?
Goggins and Coan Reflect on their Epic Platform Battles
It goes beyond who wins on that day or even the records posted. What legacy have you left when you hang up your belt? Goggins and Coan have enriched the sport during their decades on the platform.
Building the Strongest Version of Yourself
At the core of our sport lies the power to overcome adversity.
Three Quick Circuit Finishers
Finish your training with one of these three circuits to shed those extra pounds...without sacrificing performance.
Programming Predicaments (Part 2)
For those training without a competition planned, are you making the best use of intelligent programming?
5/3/1 for Supplemental Work
Matt explains how he controls volume and builds lifts while also keeping himself in check for workouts ahead.
Video Interviews from XPC Finals
Get inside the heads of Team elitefts and see the behind-the-scenes from the XPC Finals in Columbus.
Kirschen Triumphant at XPC Finals
In powerlifting, a perfect storm of prep, weigh-in, refeed, and nine-for-nine execution is a rarity. David Kirschen pulled that off at the recent XPC Finals.
How Strong is Kentucky Strong?
What is the stronger state in the USA? How does this play into the Arnold Classic?
What Can Powerlifting Learn from the Olympic Games?
Has powerlifting continued to progress or have the advances of the past few decades kept us from being accepted by the mainsteam?
Five Plateau-Busting Bench Press Tips
Corrections to five common bench mistakes that will move you one step closer to your next PR.
Elitefts Classic: 10 Nuggets of Wisdom
If you want to lose fat and do so by diet and increasing your conditioning, is it no wonder you got weaker?
Why My Staff Hates Me
When you coach, train, or live, do you do what is best for the group or what is best for you?
Other Reasons Michael Jordan Couldn' t Jump
Choosing the proper exercises required much deeper thought than just scanning which rack is open. Take a deeper look into the logic behind this aspect of programming.
A Deeper Look into Set and Rep Schemes
An overview of traditional (percent-based) approaches to strength training.
Programming Predicaments
Are you trying so hard to categorize your training under a marketed label that it is no longer optimal for your strength needs?
Off-Season Strength Training for Amateur Rugby Players
Get the jump on next season by showing up bigger, badder, faster and meaner...
Is Your Bulls**t Detector On?
Are your info sources qualified? Or are you counting on secondhand questionable advice?
Powerlifting Is HARD
If you are limited by the work and sacrifice that are required to be a champion, then embrace your mediocrity!
The Fastest Sport on Ice: Things You Don't Know About Bobsled
Think you are a superstar in your Flexible Flyer sled and may have missed your calling? Learn all you need to know to get ready for the next US Olympic Bobsled Team trials.
The Flexible Periodization Method: Why Michael Jordan Couldn't Jump
Everything links back to training and exercise selection.
Powerlifting Year One: Dave vs. Crossfit
He may have had his ass handed to him by Fran, but that Kirschen can fill out a sports bra.
Training with Purpose: Hard Work, Smart Work, or Both?
Which are you: raging bull or exercise scientist?
Jeremy Frey: Road to the XPC Finals
Dave Tate interrogates Jeremy Frey about his road to the XPC Finals.
No Bullsh*t: Squat Without Falling Forward (with video)
There’s nothing worse than a squat turning into a good morning. David gives you three ways to squat upright.
Video Interview: Success Indicators
Have you ever wondered how to predict the success of an athlete?
WATCH: How Chad Aichs Overcomes Training Obstacles
If you are a serious lifter, you need to know how to overcome training obstacles before they derail your efforts.