#141 Fouad "Hoss" Abiad | Entrepreneur, IFBB Pro, Heavyweight ...
Fouad is a retired Canadian IFBB pro and owner of Hosstile. He racked up an impressive nine top-three finishes over his 15-year tenure, including two victories.
What A Powerlifter Can Learn From An IFBB Pro
As strength athletes, we care only about lifting the weight from Point A to Point B, but from a bodybuilding perspective, that is dead wrong, but how does that translate to powerlifting? The idea is to challenge the muscle — not just focus on completing reps and sets.
Olympia Qualification: 5 Factors Why I’m Not Competing
This year would be my sixth, but after much soul searching I’ve decided to forgo joining the rest of the field at the Orleans Arena in September. Here’s why.
Jujimufu Does Biceps, Deadlifts, and Backflips at S4 Compound
Instagram star and self-proclaimed “anabolic acrobat” Jujimufu does biceps, deadlifts, and backflips at the S4 compound
WATCH: Dugdale UGSS Presentation — Protecting Your Joints and Life Balance
Longevity in this sport requires taking care of your body, but perhaps more importantly it requires taking care of your life.
WATCH: Table Talk with Mark Dugdale — Training Evolution and the Genetic...
Do genetic ceilings exist? How can you know if you’ve reached yours? Is it possible to break through?
WATCH: Mountain Dog Back and Biceps with Mark Dugdale
The following details my secondary back workout. I slightly deviated from the plan because the workout took place at the elitefts Compound and Dave Tate took over the biceps programming portion.
Coming Soon - Mark Dugdale UGSS Event
Mark wants to know what YOU would like him to speak about in his Special Presentation! Please take a few seconds to let us know....
WATCH: UGSS John Meadows Presentation — Phases 2 and 3
After completing Phase 1 (Pre-Pump Activation), Mountain Dog Training moves to Phase 2 (Train Explosively) and Phase 3 (Supramax Pump).
The Five Factors of Being Stage Ready
After back-to-back-to-back wins, Mark Dugdale is sharing his methods for making sure he is stage ready on show day.
WATCH: IFBB Pro Chest Day with Meadows, Jackson, and Abiad
As John enters the final weeks before the 2016 Arnold, this trio of professional bodybuilders joined Dave at the S4 Compound for a high-intensity training session. Full workout included.
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."
Shelby Starnes Q&A: Fat Burners, Pre-Diet Fat Gain, and Cheat Meals
It’s not always about who can diet the hardest; it’s about who can diet the smartest.
Shelby Starnes Q&A: Insulin Resistance, Contest Prep, Keto, and Blow...
Direct from the minds of aspiring physique athletes, these questions zero in on common (yet complicated) dieting dilemmas.
WATCH: High Volume Back Training with Dave Tate and John Meadows (Full T...
Training in the S4 Compound means knowing when and how to turn up the intensity. In this back session, Dave and John do exactly that.
Broken Idols
Be careful who you place on a pedestal. The ramifications may leave you highly devastated.
The Power of Patience
If you want to rise to the top in bodybuilding, you have to start at the bottom. These ideas about gratification and perspective will help you on the climb.
IFBB Pro Andrew Hudson Speaks About Training With Meadows & Tate
"I got to train at the legendary Elitefts gym with my coach/friend/mentor John Meadows and the iconic Dave Tate... from the get go my goal was to puke like Evan Centopani did.. if I can do that then I'm hardcore right?" - Andrew Hudson
Amit Sapir Breaks All Time World Squat Record
Team elitefts Pro Bodybuilder Amit Sapir Breaks All time raw squat record (with knee sleeves) with a 722 squat in the 198 weight class.
Why Kai Didn't Win (and Why It Doesn't Matter)
In a sport that has gone from high school stages to large Vegas venues, winning the Mr. Olympia has become much more than just having the biggest and best conditioned physique on stage.
Blasting Back and Destroying Delts for the IFBB Stage
I double mountain dog dare you to try my intense giant set training.
Strong(her)™ Video Spotlight on IFBB Figure Pro
On a visit to train with Traci Tate, we talked to Jennifer Cordovez about her figure athlete quest.
Mountain Dog Leg Day: Dugdale Quad Assault
How did IFBB pro Mark Dugdale train his legs this week? Find out how with this punishing lower body blitz.
WATCH: Training IFBB Pro Cory Mathews
Josh Bryant shares training videos that explain mechanical advantage drop sets, origin and insertion supersets, and eccentric movements.
Iron Subculture Podcast: Hypertrophy! (Episode #10)
IFBB pro bodybuilder Ben Pakulski talks training with John “Mountain Dog” Meadows and Dave Tate
Interview with Zack Khan and Mark Dugdale (Part 1)
I didn’t really think I was cut-out for this bodybuilding game. – Zack Khan
Shelby Starnes: Video Inquisition (Part 3)
Screech, from Saved By the Bell, is a prime example of someone who has a crazy, fast metabolism.
Another Typical Mountain Dog December Training Weekend
Meet new Canadian IFBB pro Santana Anderson, training alongside John Meadows and Dave Tate.