Building The Executive Meathead’s Home Office
I wasn’t ready to settle for pick-up golf or calf roping. A busy professional and personal life didn’t keep me from making my most important training decision.
The elitefts Scholastic Back Raise: 8 Exercises You Aren't Doing
If you have a garage gym, you want equipment that is reliable and will outlive you. That’s why elitefts equipment is the gold standard. But you’ll want equipment that’ll give you the bang for your buck. Enter the elitefts Back Raise…
Xpress Fitness: Your Family-Friendly Neighborhood Gym
Xpress Fitness, located less than 2 miles away from the elitefts S5 Compound, is a product of support from the rural London, Ohio, community at all levels: family, friends, neighbors, and businesses, all built strong from the ground up.
Power in Motion is Coming Soon to Gahanna, Ohio
What sets Power in Motion apart from other Gahanna, Ohio, gyms? Here, members won’t just be a number — they'll all have individualized programs. Luckily for owner Alex Powers, elitefts has equipment that's just as unique as future gym members.
WATCH: Strength Training Program at Waverly High School Boosts Athletics...
With a budgetary commitment from the school district in place, combined with fundraising and donations from local businesses, Waverly High School was able to make an initial investment in their strength training program.
WATCH: Custom Equipment for Destination Dallas
After a visit to the S4 Compound, Greg McCoy and his Gasp affiliates found a piece of equipment for their Plano, Texas facility.
WATCH: Mark Lambert — Strength Coach for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the ...
Tampa Bay Lightning takes home the 2020 Stanley Cup! Learn how they train off the ice with strength coach Mark Lambert.
The Squat Rack: The Heart of the Weight Room
In this article I will give you a glimpse of the many variations of the squat rack, its use, and its customization, as done by elitefts.
WATCH: Pushing the Field Forward at The Spot Athletics
What started in a 2,000-square-foot facility is now two, 20,000-square-foot locations. And JL Holdsworth has his sights set on even more growth.
WATCH: Equipment Feature — The Setwear Boa Bar Clamp
The Setwear Boa Bar Clamp is the quick and easy answer to securing plates on barbells spanning a multitude of thicknesses.
Dave Tate: Looking Back On Nearly 20 Years, Some Things Never Change
With the exponential growth of the fitness industry over the past 20 years, the roots of elitefts still hold strong: a foundational trunk of knowledge sprouting enough branches to accommodate nearly every training discipline imaginable.
Special Olympics Ohio: The Definition of Strong(er)
The powerlifting community could learn a lot from the Special Olympics.
Powerlifting Meets: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
One of the best meets that I’ve been to as a competitor was the 2014 WPC World Championships in West Palm Beach, Florida. Why was it so great?
Iron, Intensity, and Innovation — I3 Strength and Performance
Brandon Holmes and Marlon Woods open I3 Strength in Performance in Augusta, Georgia for a client base committed to high-level strength and fitness.
WATCH: How To Properly Use the SS Yoke Bar
This bar brings endless potential to your weight room — but only if used properly. Don’t forget these two cues.
WATCH: BOSS Barbell Club Training and Business Principles
The second part of this interview, Dan Green and Dave Tate share business challenges and the process of building a successful training facility.
WATCH: Inside Look at elitefts with Mutant on a Mission
"He's got like $10K worth of lat pull handles there. I've never seen more handles in my life."
WATCH: Table Talk — What You Need for the Perfect Home Gym
There are three questions you should be asking yourself before investing in equipment.
My 30-Year Love Affair with Lifting
If I never did another meet, wrote another article, or coached at another seminar, I would still love lifting.
Oslo Performance Center — 'More Than Just A Hardcore Gym'
Co-owners Haavard Sundt, Espen B. Andersson, and Finn-Tore Carlos Comacho have opened the doors to their Norway training facility. With a business strategy in place, this is how they plan to expand their gym and the service it provides.
Finding Strength: NBS Fitness
This is a great training facility in Memphis, Tennessee owned by strength coach, athlete, and EliteFTS columnist, David Allen.
WATCH: Chris Duffin Interviews Ryan 'Bench Monster' Kennelly
The record-holder and 1075-pound bench presser openly discusses technique and his comeback from injury in this Kabuki Strength Lab video.
10 Items No Gym Should Be Without
If you want your facility to be capable of producing successful strength athletes, you need the right equipment. Here is my must-have list.
Building an Iron Empire
Addressing a prominent need in their area of Dover, New Hampshire, Jen and John Rudolf have opened the doors to their world-class training facility.
Boyneside Strength and Performance Leads Physical Development in Droghed...
Dean Gartland and his business partners found a way around their unfortunate experiences in commercial gyms: open their own facility, and do it the right way.
Turning Passion Into Business: Running A Private Powerlifting Gym
RiverCity Barbell started as most gyms do: in a garage. We defined our business and used these tactics to make our training facility what it is today.
Being A Garage Lifter
Training changed my life, but it was elitefts that taught me how to do it correctly. I’m a garage lifter, and I’m happy to be.
WATCH: The Comprehensive Guide to Knee Wraps
We’ve got a lot to choose from. This video will help you decide which wraps are right for you.
WATCH: Better Attention, Better Results at Relentless Performance
This gym in Vero Beach, Florida offers the attention of multiple highly-educated trainers with years of personal experience.
elitefts Installs Equipment at Local High School Weight Room
This is what a high school weight room is supposed to look like.
Congdon, Cook Prioritize Training with Purpose at Unreal Fitness
Co-owners with a shared passion of strength open this Grand Rapids, Michigan-based facility to create a community of support and improvement.
Austin Simply Fit Pushes Expansion, Multiplies Clientele
In only five years, Mark Rogers has taken his gym from one location and grown to three facilities covering the entire Austin, Texas area.
WATCH: Introducing the Three elitefts Power Rack Packages
Our new power rack packages offer immediate customization options for a better gym and better shopping experience.
WATCH: The Comprehensive Guide to Knee Sleeves
With 9 varieties to choose from, which sleeve is best suited for you?
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.
elitefts Sales Director Creates Home Gym
He has access to the S4 Compound...why would he do something like that?
Motivation for Youth Athletes Through Friendly Competition
Worked well for Cain, not so well for Abel.
WATCH: The Passion for Strength Travels Near and Far
Anderson and Miller open the nearest elitefts outfitted gym yet.
Memories of A Young Wannabe Powerlifter's Christmas
Chad was nestled all snug in his bed, while visions of power racks danced in his head…
Everyone's an Athlete
Referred to as a hybrid gym, Brian Saunders opens 11athletics to offer the best equipment and environment for any strength enthusiast.
Matt Foley Toughens Up Youth Athletes
At Elite Sports and Fitness, athletes are elevated from average to elite.
Build-A-Titan Fund Overhauls High School Weight Room
With the help of Joey Smith and Nebo Barbell, McDowell High School receives a much needed upgrade.
Strength and Wellness Align at Total Health Systems
Powerlifter, Doctor of Chiropractic, and Director of Clinical Services shares how THS developed their two-pronged corrective and wellness approach.
6 Innovative Muscle-Sculpting Movements
Bars, bands, chains, and creativity for a machine-free bodybuilding workout.
The Essential Expansion of STA Sports Performance
Athletic guidance from the man who has been there.
WATCH: The Secret Behind Brazzi Training Facility
A lifetime of study and putting in the work built this unparalleled gym.
WATCH: A Visit to Primal Training Studio
In this video interview, Ryan Minney shares how he developed his strongman-based gym.
Lightning Strikes Twice!
Strength athlete Matt Mills passes on the power to clients at Lightning Fitness.
