5 Protocols to Build Bigger, Stronger Legs
If you want legs that shake the ground and crumble the streets where you walk, you’re going to need some specialized training techniques. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
Best Program Alterations To Make When Your Training Hits a Roadblock
You inevitably need to change up what you’re doing after stalled progress. What do you change? How do you go about deciding what to keep and what to remove?
GPS Tracking in the Real World: My Experiences with American Collegiate ...
GPS tracking for sport’s performance may seem overwhelming at first, but I have found with the right data and tracking methods, proper technology will yield improved performance.
What Type of Deload Will Help You Recover Best?
Deloads are extremely useful for making continual progress from harsh training. When the time comes for you to back off the weights, make sure you do it the right way.
Alternatives to Traditional Size and Fitness Programming
The best program for muscle hypertrophy and aerobic capacity extends the training perspective to a year-long pursuit of improved fitness.
The Hook Grip & Straps by the Legend Steve Goggins. Plus a 900lb pull!
The Hook Grip & Straps by the Legend Steve Goggins. Plus a 900lb pull!
How I Use CTP Training to Force Frequency and Intensity
When I tore my rotator cuff, I transitioned to more concentrated stimuli and a higher frequency per muscle group to avoid being forced to reduce my training intensity.
23 Loading Methods for Effective Set and Rep Schemes
These creative methods will reignite your boring routine. They work as long as you do.
Two Dynamic Bench Cycles That Will Blow Your Bench Up
Are you looking for something new to take you bench up a notch? Here are two.
Pre Raw Meet Cycle: going from equipped to raw lifting
Are you a geared lifter looking to enter your first raw meet? Read this…
3 Commercial Gym Conditioning Workouts You Can Do in 15 Minutes or Less
No time but need to shed some fat? These quick sessions will leave you in a puddle of sweat.
Revisiting 14-Day Microcycles in Powerlifting
These alternate setups for non-traditional microcycles in a powerlifting program have allowed my clients and I to target the specific needs of individual athletes.
How to Develop a Training Philosophy
You can follow someone else’s program and just lift, or you can develop your own training philosophy by figuring shit out for yourself.
The Firefit Combat Challenge: The Toughest Two Minutes in Sports
I adjusted my powerlifting and kettlebell training to adapt to the needs of this highly-intensive challenge.
How I Train for a Meet, Month Two
The month of raw training has ended. Now it’s time to learn your gear and hit big doubles.
Raw Powerlifting Program, Building The Core Lifts
Team elitefts™ coach Clint Darden drops a solid Raw Powerlifting Program he has used with many of his clients.
Non-Traditional Microcycles in a Powerlifting Program
This basic template gives you five, 14-day microcycles to revamp that old-school program and give you new-age gains.
Weight Training for Runners
Follow these weightlifting programs to increase your speed and endurance.
Transitioning From Novice to Open Class Strongman Competitor
Go from Steve Urkel to Brian Shaw by eliminating these weaknesses.
Does Overtraining Cause Injuries?
All sport injuries have a basic cause. Understand the risks and program around them.
How Fred Hatfield Overhauled Evander Holyfield's Training
Dr. Squat turns The Real Deal into a more destructive, pugilistic powerhouse.
Setting Up Westside for the Raw Lifter
With a program based on adapting to your weaknesses and strengths, this article explains how to customize your training for raw lifters.
Training Strategies for Busy Lifters
A purpose-driven guide to fitting training in your life without having to resort to bedroom push-ups.
Constructing Your Program
The second segment of my guide to off-season programming. It's what you choose to do between competitions that matters.
In-Season Training Discussion with Todd Hamer
We invade Robert Morris University during football two-a-days to grill a prominent strength coach.
The Powerlifter's Guide to Off-Season Programming
SWOT analysis is crucial in developing a business plan, but can it also be applied to your powerlifting?
Having the Courage to Put Your Program Under the Microscope
Being open to criticism from an experienced coach may be what you need to build a better program.
The Importance of Tracking Volume
One can not ignore the necessity of regulating training volume. Rest in peace, Mike Mentzer.
The Alternating Conjugate Periodization Model
This program combines undulatory loading with a conjugate approach for an open-fisted slap of strength-building goodness.
My Unique Methods for a World Record Squat
Not any old training system will give you an 860 raw squat at 220.
Deload, Detrain, Decondition...Defeated?
Three months out of the gym, how much have you really lost?
The Dark Side of Program Comparison
Teach your kids to be the best they can be, not the best on YouTube.
Dave Tate's Guide to Supplemental Movements with FULL Video
Updated with Dave Tate's FULL presentation (video) on supplemental strength from the LTT8.
Overlooked Factors in Athlete Programming
Realize that basketball isn't just basketball, soccer isn't just soccer, and football isn't just football.
Desired Sport Outcomes Require Solid Programming
Program your training based on goals, energy systems, and sport requirements.
Goal-Smashing Programs
Different people, different needs, but three programs that guarantee success.
10-Week Intermediate Deadlift Program
Having trouble locking out the top of a heavy pull? This program will fix the problem in ten short weeks!
Programming Predicaments
When designing programs, don’t follow any blind allegiance to a certain template.
Programming Predicaments (Part 2)
For those training without a competition planned, are you making the best use of intelligent programming?
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?
Kentucky Strong: Three Common Strongman Programming Mistakes
Try these simple adjustments to drive your progress forward.
How I Control Training Volume on the Mountain Dog Program
My goal in training is simply to be able to train my ass off for as long as I can.
Programming for Competitive CrossFit
Looking at CrossFit competitions, there is only one constant and that is that there are no constants
Training with Purpose: Programming Thoughts and Considerations for the N...
Naspinski once again visits block periodization and offers tips you can apply to your training in the coming year.
Understanding the Principles Behind Programming
It is not the percentages in 5/3/1, or the use of bands in Westside training that make these programs special.
Programming for Young Baseball Athletes
Baseball players tend to be a part of those particular athletes that do not see the connection of increased strength and power with increased performance on the field.
The Flexible Periodization Method: Program Design with Kettlebells (Part...
Jensen’s conclusion to the Flexible Periodization Method series.
The Flexible Periodization Method: Program Design with Kettlebells (Part...
Do you have an emotional attachment to any exercise or piece of equipment?