Squat and Deadlift Coaching Lessons from the XPC Training Cycle
With a limited time frame and many issues to fix for these three lifters, I had to target their specific weaknesses with training adjustments. This is how we did it.
My First Training Cycle at the S4 Compound
The beginning of XPC preparation proved how much I stood to learn from Dave, Matt Smith, and the other weekend regulars.
Failure Is Always An Option
You may have heard that committing to your goals means eliminating the possibility of failure. The problem? This isn’t realistic. You can’t always win.
2016 Arnold Sports Festival — Expo, XPC Meet Reports, and S4 Compound Ev...
Team elitefts did more than just compete this year at the Arnold. Everything we did is compiled here in one super-sized article.
THREE DAYS LEFT — Win 12 Weeks of Free Online Training from Team Elitefts
Participating coaches include; Swede Burns, Clint Darden, Julia Ladewski, Brandon Smitley, Joe Schillero, Ken Skip Hill, Zach Gallmann, Matt Ladewski, Shane Church, David Allen, Casey Williams, Dani Overcash, David Kirschen, Sheri Whethem, Ken Whethem.
Strong(her) Overhead Press Progressions for the Novice Female Lifter
Most women are unfamiliar with this movement but, with the right techniques and teaching methods, this can be one of the easiest ‘big’ exercises to learn.
WATCH: Team elitefts Trains for The 2016 Arnold/XPC Finals
With only four weeks to go, our athletes are getting serious (and animated) in the S4 Compound.
5 Strategic Questions Everyone Should Ask About Their Training
When moments of failure start to cloud your perspective of training, you need to return to your core philosophy. Asking these questions will force you to refocus on the big picture.
Strong(her) Deadlift Progressions for the Novice Female Lifter
The final powerlifting movement may seem simple, but it isn’t. Use this teaching progression with the proper cues to help new lifters.
Strong(her) Bench Press Progressions for the Novice Female Lifter
Now that we’ve tackled the squat, let’s break down the bench set up and introduce a cue system to use during every set.
WATCH: S4 Weekend Training at elitefts w/ Squat Strip Puke Set
What started as a coaching weekend turned into a group training session for elitefts team members.
What Foundation Are You Building?
You can choose to be a wise builder or a foolish builder. You may not notice the difference at the start, but once meet day comes, there will be no way to hide a weak foundation.
Bobcat BarBelles Kick Off 9-week Women's Strength Training Program
Women's strength training is becoming more and more popular. Read how Ohio University is embracing this movement.
3 Ways to Build Strength Off the Chest for the Bench Press
These are a few important components of building a big bench, starting with getting the bar off your chest as quickly and efficiently as possible.
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?
How to Develop Through Coaching Others
Guiding younger lifters isn’t only about giving back to the sport you love — when you do it correctly, you grow, too.
Your Lats' Responsibilities During Deadlifts
It is imperative to keep your lats tight while deadlifting; Joe Schillero shares 3 coaching cues that help keep him in an ideal postural position.
You Aren't Original...and Neither Am I
How are your ideas, new or recycled, helping anyone but yourself?
Qualifying for XPC Finals: RPS Lexen Spring Fling Meet Report
After a challenging training cycle and career change,
3 Powerlifting Rules We Keep Forgetting
While you program the complex details of a meet-training cycle, don’t over look these principles your strength is built upon.
What Are You Doing with Your Gifts?
In life and in strength you are given one opportunity. It is free aside from this exception: you must do something with it.
Six Months to a Leaner Physique and Bigger Total
Use my steps to create your own strength and weight management protocol.
The Evolution of Your Training Technique
Follow Schillero's educational process to avoid common mistakes when crafting your technique.
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.
Efficiency with Supplemental Work
Three important considerations in getting the most out of your program.
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?
Conquering the Elite Total at WPC Worlds
With several years under his belt, the biggest meet of Schillero’s career earned him a highly-coveted powerlifting honor.
The Team elitefts Original Soundtrack
What does it take to crank your training intensity? Team elitefts goes all Siskel & Ebert on that.
Five Ways to Build Mental Toughness
Bulletproof your mind. Bulletproof your back. Hell, bulletproof everything.
Constructing Your Program
The second segment of my guide to off-season programming. It's what you choose to do between competitions that matters.
The Powerlifter's Guide to Off-Season Programming
SWOT analysis is crucial in developing a business plan, but can it also be applied to your powerlifting?
Welcome to the Dark Side
Two things piss him off. Lifters that hate gear and people that call him "Shirello."
Using Gear to Overload Your Raw Strength
If you aren’t wising up to the value of gear for raw lifting, Joe will choke you out with a pair of Krait Knee Wraps.
2014 APF Senior Nationals Preview
The winners of this weekend qualify for the WPC World Championships…who will they be?
Gear for the Raw Lifter: Know Your Weapons
Are you afraid that the chalk police will find illicit lifting paraphernalia in your gym bag?
Three Keys to a Strong(her)™ Squat
Corrections to three common mistakes female lifters make in the squat.
The College Student's Guide to Powerlifting
Welcome to Blast and Dust 101. I’m your professor Joe Schillero.
Five Plateau-Busting Bench Press Tips
Corrections to five common bench mistakes that will move you one step closer to your next PR.
The Devil Is in the Details
Does your focus on the big training picture make you miss the details that can ensure your success?
Cycling Reverse Band Tension to Build Peak Strength
Reverse bands are a common tool to overload movements, but there is more than one way to utilize them in your training.
Iron Subculture Podcast: Meet the Newest Team Members (Episode #9)
What does it take to join Team Elitefts?
Post-Meet Reflections: Building Momentum
It is easy to put too much pressure on ourselves as competitors, but we have to realize that each meet is building momentum toward long-term success.
Guide to Becoming a Strong(er) Exercise Science Student
It is one thing to sit in class and get a degree, but it is going to take more than a piece of paper to set you apart.
Ten Training Principles from the Art of War
Training is a daily battle in which our will and desire are tested.
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