The Powerlifting Experience is Back!
Don't miss out on this unbelievable opportunity. Save the date: June 27th
VICE Sports Documentary Reveals Life of The World's Strongest Man
Brian Shaw knows what it takes to earn the title — he's done so three times.
WATCH: Old School Seminar Videos of Tate, Wendler, Coan Resurface
Before elitefts ever thought of a 'Learn to Train' or 'elitefts Powerlifting Experience', Dave and Jim were already traveling for educational seminars.
WATCH: How To Do A Real Glute Ham Raise
If your glute ham raises aren't increasing your squat or deadlift, chances are you're cheating. Clint gives you a few variations to try,
Jim Wendler and Jason Pegg Setting the World on Fire
When these two get together you are guaranteed to laugh your ass off and learn a few things while you're at it.
Meet Report: Andy Deck at 2015 April Fools Strongman Challenge
An unorthodox event setup and multitude of medley's made for a challenging day for competition.
10 Raw Training Adjustments to Make Westside Methods Work for You
With these tweaks to the most electrifying training program of our time, you will be able to master the Raw Revolution.
Wake Up and Build Your Muscles with Preactivation Techniques
Stuck sitting at a desk all day? Try these movements and tips to wake up those sleepy muscles.
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.
WATCH: The elitefts Guide to Wrist Straps
No matter your purposes or training style, Mark Watts will show you which wrist straps to buy and how to use them.
WATCH: The Reason Behind Dynamic Effort Rep Ranges
You've followed the 9-12x3, but is it making you better? Do you know why?
Sam Byrd Breaks All-Time 220 World Squat Record
Byrd's 915-pound raw with wraps squat shattered the previous record by an incredible 34 pounds.
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.
The Freakshow Speaks!
Knockouts and a bench PR were a part of Marshall Johnson's XPC Finals weekend.
Ed Coan & Chris Duffin Talk Strength Shop
This is REALLY good and worth the time to watch. One key take away aside from the content of the video is to understand you have to ALWAYS keep learning! - Dave Tate
Finnish Deadlift Secrets
"Throughout the years, the deadlift has been our ”national sport” here in Finland, and world records have been broken since the early '70s. But what makes Finns pull so much? What is their secret ? I wanted to know the answer, and after collecting training information of many new and former greats, here is what I found."
The Kettlebell Swing for a Healthy Back
Do those dusty kettlebells over in the corner of the gym have some proven, practical benefits for powerlifters?
DeFranco Offers Simple Guide for Pain-Free Deadlift
The superstar trainer shares his simple guide to getting lifters on the path to a healthy and powerful deadlift.
The Evolution of Your Training Technique
Follow Schillero's educational process to avoid common mistakes when crafting your technique.
Off-Season Program Design for Strongman
Looking to get the most out of your time between competitions? This program provides guidance on how to lay out your strongman training.
WATCH: Deadlift Greats and What I Learned From Them
Despite being his most difficult lift, Josh Bryant explains how deadlift legends helped him defeat that weakness.
Falling Forward In The Deadlift? Try This.
Looking for a way to help increase your deadlift strength?
Why do lifter shake the weight before they deadlift?
You ever wonder why lifters shake the weight before they deadlift?
Why Do Lifters Shake the Weight Before They Deadlift?
You ever wonder why lifters shake the weight before they deadlift?
What’s the Big Deal About a PR, Anyway?
Recently, I was talking to a friend at the gym, and I heard “I want to end on a good note.” What the f*ck does that mean—end on a good note? Shouldn’t all training sessions end on a good note?
Fixing Common Mistakes in the Big Three Lifts
Our first elitefts Powerlifting Experience offered exceptional insight on how to be a better lifter.
From Skinny Man to Strongman with These Deadlift Technique Hacks
So you think you can redeem your deadlift?
3 Common Deadlift Mistakes
We give you three easy fixes and a program to put your stubborn deadlift back on track to PRs.
4 Steps to Target Your Deadlift Plateau
This man can punch through your face and pull out your spine. Listen to him.
How I Deadlifted 800 Pounds Raw
Hard work, unorthodox movements, and correcting weaknesses produce a BIG deadlift PR.
Isometric Sumo Deadlifts (Pulls against Pins)
Julia and Matt Ladewski demonstrate how they used isometric deadlifts against pins to achieve meet PRs
Grip It. Don't Rip It.
As a powerlifter, you’ve heard the saying “Rip it off the floor!” probably a thousand times.
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!
Kentucky Strong: Add 100 Pounds to Your Pull
Chase provides you a 24 week deadlift program to add 100 pounds to your pull.
Tips to Help Five Common Deadlift Mistakes
Technique tips and accessory movements to help fix five common mistakes in the deadlift.
WATCH: The Pull Through
Modify your pull through stance to help build your sumo or conventional pull.
Reverse Band Deadlift using Elitefts™ Short Pro Bands
Elitefts™ Pro Powerlifter Julia Ladewski performs a reverse band deadlifting using the Elitefts™
WATCH: My Trip to Elitefts (Part 2)
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