WATCH: Eliminating the Numbers Game
Since applying bands and chains in his training, Johnson has not only remained competitive in the sport of powerlifting, he has also seen the gains that he was aiming to achieve.
Squat Q&A: Zercher Squats, SS Yoke Bar Breathing, and Tight Hips
You have questions, team elitefts has answers. Today’s topic: the squat.
Reliving the Powerlifting Glory Days: Pride, Inspiration, and the 2008 I...
Fame? We never wanted it. My, how times have changed.
What the Godfather Can Teach Us About Powerlifting
This crime classic is full of strength training lessons from the Corleone family. When you take the platform, are you the hot-tempered Santino or the calm, calculated Michael?
WATCH: The Evolution of Bands and Chains
Bob Youngs and Marshall Johnson talk about how they were both introduced to accommodating resistance techniques.
WATCH: A Message from Team elitefts
There's more to our athletes than big numbers and world-class physiques. Find out what really matters to Team elitefts this holiday season.
WATCH: Scenes from the WPC World Championship
A look back at competitors, experts, and officials that participated in the World Championship.
WATCH: Team elitefts Shares What Change Led to Their Greatest Improvement
If you're looking to make the changes necessary to reach your goals, look to the guidance of these champion lifters. What do you need to change in your life?
Memories of Westside
You all have heard a lot of stories, now let me cut through Dave's Westside bullshit.
Tips When Traveling for a Meet
Elitefts™ Coach Bob Youngs shares his ‘Tips When Traveling for a Meet‘ checklist.
What Elitefts™ Means to Me
There are three things in this world that you should never be able to buy—trust, loyalty, and integrity.
elitefts™ Classic: In the Beginning
Bob Youngs describes his first training program while at Westside.
Gear on the Brain
Serious lifters love it, but novice lifters have no clue how to get started. Our top gear experts answer your questions!
Gear Funk, Taint Stitching and Taco Tuesday
The equivalent of having the current Super Bowl champion team and coaching staff giving pointers to your intramural flag football team. Don’t miss our Twitter chats!
Spotlight: Chad Walker – The Unassuming Giant
“As far back as I can remember I’ve always felt small. I have never been one to look in the mirror and see a monster.”
The Battle to Take Back Awesome
Awesomeness. It’s a concept that you simply can’t escape from these days no matter how hard you try.
Words of Wisdom: Extraordinary Resolve
Since you faced cancer and survived, how has it impacted your view on life and what is really important to you?
Extraordinary Resolve: Q&A with Bob Youngs
Sometimes we need to step out of our comfort zone to be able to see who we really want to be.
Extraordinary Resolve: Six Months for the Rest of My Life
I hope you enjoy the book as much as those who have read it so far.
Lessons from a Father to a Son
As I said earlier, I think all of these can be applied to your training and everyday life.
Celebrating My One-Year Anniversary
Through all the bad, I have learned to see the good. I am alive and I now have a second chance at life.