Dynamic Bench Press with Bands & Chains (Set-Up)
Elitefts Team Member Clint Darden demonstrates the EZ Squat & Bench Strap Loader set-up
Brian Schwab: Take it to the Meet
A decade at the top.
Looking at Brain Schwab's numbers on the platform.
Strength Inc: 15 Minute Q&A with Ed Coan
Elitefts.com Inc Adviser & Strength Inc Founder Ed Coan answers your questions.
Sadistic Strength Methods: Sadiv Sets
If pulling heavy from the floor is one of your favorite pastimes, then Sadiv sets are right up your ally.
Pressing through Back Woes
Vincent Dizenzo offers advice on how to modify your training so that you can still work on bench press, even with a back injury.
Pimpin' with Kirschen
Steve Colescott, Senior Content Director of elitefts™, was able to snag an exclusive interview with the one and only Dave Kirschen. Watch out for his swag.
Training The Bench Press
The training program explained here is one based on the principles of Westside.
Why I Love the Multi-Purpose Bar
It adds variation to your routine AND offers health benefits? No wonder it's true love.
A Lion in Iron: You Can't Bench…
Not being able to bench may be your worst nightmare, but these powerful alternatives will help get you through.
Bench: Bust It, Don't Let It Bust You
No matter how experienced you are, there is always room for improvement on your lifts. And sound advice from a great teacher is truly indispensable.
The Little Things Add Up
Sometimes it's the little things that can push us from great to greater. See if these small tricks help you.
Analysis of Bench Shirt Carry Over
How much does a shirt improve your lift? This study gives you an idea.
2000 elitefts™ Strength Seminar, Parts 23 & 24
This is part twenty-three and twenty-four of the original elitefts™ Tour De Force Strength Training Seminar (video). We will be posting all parts of this seminar so keep checking back.
elitefts™ Classic: Training Log Tips
If you haven’t been reading the training logs, you’ve been missing out on some great “in the trenches” training advice.
2000 elitefts™ Strength Seminar, Parts 17 & 18
This is part seventeen and eighteen of the original elitefts™ Tour De Force Strength Training Seminar (video). We will be posting all parts of this seminar so keep checking back.
2000 elitefts™ Strength Seminar, Parts 15 & 16
This is part fifteen and sixteen of the original elitefts™ Tour De Force Strength Training Seminar (video). We will be posting all parts of this seminar so keep checking back.
2000 elitefts™ Strength Seminar, Parts 11 & 12
This is part eleven and twelve of the original elitefts™ Tour De Force Strength Training Seminar (video). We will be posting all parts of this seminar so keep checking back.
My SPF Powerstation Pro/Am Results (with video)
My training went relatively well going into this meet and I expected to hit some PRs, but things never seem to go as planned.
2000 elitefts™ Strength Seminar Part 9 & 10
This is part nine and ten of the original elitefts™ Tour De Force Strength Training Seminar (video). We will be posting all parts of this seminar so keep checking back.
Sick of Your Gym; Part 4 The Gift
Jim and I have been doing a lot of seminar traveling lately and nothing we have ever done in the past could have prepared us for the “The Gift.”
How to Make Better Gains with Chains
Are you looking for a better more efficient way to use chains? If so read this…
Bench Terminology and Execution for Dummies
Once you learn the motions and the feel, you’ll exceed even your own expectations.
Troubleshooting the Unrack on the Bench Press
Unracking the bar without losing your positioning is key.
The Basic Workout Template and FAQ
There are a number of things that can be done to help a lifter that has a weakness off the chest.
2000 elitefts™ Strength Seminar Part 4
This is part four of the original elitefts™ Tour De Force Strength Training Seminar (video). We will be posting all parts of this seminar so keep checking back.
2000 elitefts™ Strength Seminar Part 3
This is part three of the original elitefts™ Tour De Force Strength Training Seminar (video). We will be posting all parts of this seminar so keep checking back.
LTT4 Training Footage
We were thrilled to have Trent Chance shoot video at the Sunday morning training session we had following the Learn To Train Seminar.
2000 elitefts™ Strength Seminar Part 1
This is part one of the original Tour De Force Training Seminar (video). We will be posting all parts of this seminar so keep checking back.
Reverse Band Bench Toss
I’ve seen bench press throws prescribed by several coaches over the years, but personally I never liked the idea of tossing a barbell up in the air and catching it.
LTT-TV: A Simple, Fast and EZ Bench Tip That Actually Works!
Vincent Dizenzo offers up one great bench tip that WILL make a difference next time you get under the bar.
Five Things Bodybuilders Can Learn from Powerlifters, Part 1
No matter what niche your lifting passion falls into, there are a few universal truths on which every lifter can agree.
EFS Classic: My Epiphany of Strength
This article is a culmination of my 35 years of learning about strength, including the cliff notes to all my training logs and a brief look inside my mind.
Equipment 101: 0-90 Standard and Collegiate Dumbbell Bench
The more you know about your equipment, the better you can use it.
Back to a Pain-Free Bench
What’s more important is bench pressing without messing up your shoulders in the process.
SMASH YOUR BENCH PR BY THE END OF THE YEAR
If you are looking to smash your bench PR before the end of the year, here you go!
Under The Bar: Does Your LIft Off Suck?
What I needed was a Lift Off but what I really wanted was the Perfect Lift Off.
