Feed Editor 25 Jan 2009 17:23:20 GMT The latest articles from Elitefts.com.<br> Elitefts's main purpose is to inform, educate and outfit the strongest powerlifters, athletes, strength coaches, personal trainers, gyms and training facilities around the world. http://www.elitefts.com en This is a classic article posted several years ago where Jim Wendler describes the must have's of a garage gym. 27 Nov 2009 22:25:25 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/kick_ass.htm FD682BAD-7377-44F1-9654-DD730444A5ED Another holiday means another family dinner sitting next to smelly Uncle Ted. Our family-dodging expert at EFS has put together his most effective strategies to survive family get-togethers. 26 Nov 2009 05:03:48 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/self_medication.htm E86C7735-7251-4E97-9107-170F3C3A4A0C Today is the day of thanks. We want to thank each and every one of you for continuing to support us. 26 Nov 2009 05:03:05 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/thanksgiving.htm 79BD816C-358D-404B-AB76-A95B9F1E2B3F Our EFS sponsored lifters collaborate on an appetizing, yet healthy feast. 26 Nov 2009 05:01:51 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/thanksgiving-eating.htm F75F0033-A5EF-4C30-B0E4-77D203A58C4F Dave answers your questions about business growth, strength gurus, toilet paper, squatting, and what he would tell his boys. 25 Nov 2009 04:32:30 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/mill2.htm 8D20C0A1-69DF-4F92-AF81-371274C20DED Don�t get lost in the woods without any food without reading Jamie�s article on starvation. 25 Nov 2009 04:31:55 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/starvation.htm E124B3BA-CD49-4158-BD9A-7C7E906FA58E If you haven�t already, you�ve probably always wondered what it would be like to train at the EFS gym. Most of you are either powerlifters, bodybuilders, gym rats, dedicated lifters or beginners. I am not a powerlifter, nor have I been training for a long time. I am an average commercial gym user. I usually never miss a workout, I try to improve, I know the difference between a squat and a deadlift, and I am one of the few females you will see at a commercial gym using a barbell and the squat rack. A few of my friends � you know who you are! - think Dave Tate and Jim Wendler are gods or mythical creatures. I assumed more of you would like an outsider�s view of the EFS gym and what it�s like to train with one of these "gods,� so here ya go! 24 Nov 2009 05:52:05 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/training_at_efs.htm F1D15AE4-2BDD-49F3-915B-2137523BAA38 Matthew discusses everything about the warm up�what it should be, what it shouldn�t be, and what it does for the body. 24 Nov 2009 05:51:16 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/effective_warmup.htm 883393EF-8D0C-4A71-B72F-737C9E89E26B Tom shares his experiences from two summers running his own training facility and gives readers some tips for managing their own businesses. 24 Nov 2009 05:50:25 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/lessons_learned.htm 4B9A5C7C-4917-48BD-857D-229DB2B4000A Dr. Yessis briefly discusses the need for muscular balance. 20 Nov 2009 04:44:11 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/muscular_imbalances.htm 9CC614E6-5A89-4E8F-8CB6-FB18D6CA99CA PJ discusses the need for beginner and intermediate lifters to get back to the basics to increase their strength levels, not get caught up in the latest fad program or protocol. 20 Nov 2009 04:43:33 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/progressive_resistance_programs.htm 9ACEF3EE-69CD-46CD-AEFF-BD44B3FC68D9 So, my first day on the job and Dave already puts me to work! I compiled all of your reasons to squat, although I have my own reason. What is it? Only the obvious: to have a nice butt. 19 Nov 2009 22:02:46 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/100_reasons_squats2.htm C2CB0D3B-E74F-4115-8722-ADF56083DA78 You never go a day without it and always get as much as possible. That could only make you one thing - a gear whore! 19 Nov 2009 20:31:36 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/gearwhore.htm C998B0F8-F61F-437C-9286-255D2519DDFA So, my first day on the job and Dave already puts me to work! I compiled all of your reasons to squat, although I have my own reason. What is it? Only the obvious: to have a nice butt. 19 Nov 2009 20:25:37 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/100_reasons_squats.htm 997DFB7D-1A28-4654-9634-DFA44A14C455 A true classic, Dr. Mel Siff examining the legendary Olympic Lifter�s assent to greatness. 19 Nov 2009 20:23:01 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/science_of_winning.htm 0AAA0B31-E86E-4A72-AF05-8479FEA0CCD2 Dave talks about the ones that got away and the inches between. 19 Nov 2009 20:20:55 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/missed_lift.htm 23E3B3C5-A61D-4046-8CCB-F71CC00FAFAC Hey, if it's good enough for a 1100 pound squatter, then it's good enough for you. 19 Nov 2009 20:01:28 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/1100lb_abs.htm 0644A38D-2DBC-4DB5-AC28-B32D4D88C448 Like Dave's new Q&A format? 19 Nov 2009 20:00:59 GMT http://asp.elitefts.com/qa/training-logs.asp?qid=108047&tid=124 77D1C264-18EA-4C69-8DA4-92F6C7CA53AC Jim answers questions about training, supplements and 5/3/1. 19 Nov 2009 20:00:27 GMT http://www.tmuscle.com/free_online_article/sports_body_training_performance_interviews/blood_and_chalk_volume_2_jim_wendler_talks_big_weights 4845CB55-7EA4-4881-AFC8-9EE307B727C5 Josh discusses how plyometrics, not speed day, helped increase his bench press. 19 Nov 2009 19:59:53 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/raw_bp_solution.htm 92C3CA51-EC51-48E0-954E-6225C8B5B6E4 Derek discusses whether new lifters should use a conventional stance or a sumo stance when deadlifting. 19 Nov 2009 19:59:23 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/con_sumo.htm EDADC5C2-F487-497C-AFA5-D9B632F1207D Sam discusses why imbalances in the SI joints are such a pain in the butt-literally! 19 Nov 2009 19:58:17 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/sacroiliac_joint.htm 45BA7BC4-470A-452D-882E-D4400974D785 Are your athletes' knees collapsing? Do they lean too far forward when landing from a jump? Jason discusses some plyometric movements that help correct these issues before they cause injury. 19 Nov 2009 19:57:38 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/land_first.htm 4C64D295-A1F2-427E-8C32-E6D18CDE8517 Travis rants about the industry and advocates for change for the betterment of athletes everywhere. 19 Nov 2009 19:56:56 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/bs_sc.htm 7886BF99-46BD-484E-A246-A5F95D3DAC82 Use Andrew's simple exercises to prevent hip flexor injuries. 19 Nov 2009 19:56:17 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/hip_flexor.htm A043ECF9-8208-41B4-9552-D3544BF693AD The Anonymous Strength Coach vents his frustration with the field by sharing eight conversations he either had with someone or overheard. 9 Oct 2009 17:06:20 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/politics_idiocy.htm F237CF86-394F-47C0-9231-F9D1770EBA84 After a stint in the army, Adam follows his dream and becomes a strength coach. He shares his experience during the first three weeks for EliteFTS.com readers. 9 Oct 2009 17:05:52 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/first_three_weeks.htm E88E2C90-2954-403F-B1E4-57EC2C11850A Oscar sets out to gain 20 pounds to improve his training performance. Here's how he did it. 9 Oct 2009 17:05:26 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/first_20_lbs.htm 5ACA6827-8DFC-4564-A70C-F739AA1E53B9 Trying to grow your personal training business? Joe has some tips for you! 9 Oct 2009 17:05:03 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/training_business_mistakes.htm 6B1C99D2-C8A2-4115-902B-B45EFB5AB536 Dr. Eric Serrano and Scott Mendelson answer some training questions from readers. 9 Oct 2009 17:04:40 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/nutritionqa4.htm C987B0CD-02CA-4BFE-9F8B-77B8ACA6690A Dave Tate talks about training, nutrition, supplements, and dumping oil on pizza in the quest to get big. 9 Oct 2009 17:04:18 GMT http://www.tmuscle.com/free_online_article/sports_body_training_performance_interviews/37_tips_and_tales_from_dave_tate 8B179DE8-7727-4FF3-B606-ABE8B2EE7377 Julia shares what she has learned through her experiences as a coach and lifter. 2 Oct 2009 05:11:42 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/things_ive_learned.htm 7E1957EA-0623-4279-9615-3F75549AB521 Adam discusses why personal trainers shouldn't shy away from incorpating progressive movements into their client's programs. 2 Oct 2009 05:11:18 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/progression.htm 7E0A0008-5A9E-4AD9-939A-A1C74D53B995 Myles reflects on the passion in powerlifting while watching his friend compete. 2 Oct 2009 05:10:54 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/proof_of_life.htm 5D5382E2-4EAB-40B1-8E37-62F6DE648375 Callie discusses strategies that female athletes can incorporate into their lifestyles to lower their risk of injury. 2 Oct 2009 05:10:30 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/female_basketball.htm E9555A07-E937-4794-A9F5-A42ECEA4DE81 Special Report: Dave, Jim and the Angry Coach provide the definitive guide to spotting the bench press. 2 Oct 2009 05:09:58 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/spotting_bench_press.htm B102EF83-7AC9-4DF9-882B-EC0AE7F047AE Jim pulls out his pitchfork and stabs your questions about getting seriously strong. 25 Sep 2009 09:23:14 GMT http://www.tmuscle.com/free_online_article/sports_body_training_performance_interviews/blood_and_chalk_jim_wendler_talks_big_weights 83E076D8-89F4-41F2-A908-6A5A94EC3A63 Introducing new Team Elitefts Q and A staff member Juliet Deane 25 Sep 2009 09:23:50 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/juliet_deane.htm 24701646-4B1A-4552-9EE7-95647392D1A9 Scott describes his journey as he goes from geared out to raw. 25 Sep 2009 09:24:39 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/going_raw.htm 03868D17-B088-436F-A682-CE8301EF1579 Can you handle the truth? 25 Sep 2009 09:26:12 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/training_individuality.htm 3D77F79F-132B-4CC6-A7D0-AFBF0D86617D The authors look at a wide range of studies geared toward strength and high intensity athletes. 25 Sep 2009 09:25:54 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/training_bytes.htm F700BCAA-6371-46A6-B850-0C619C4B28AE Scott discusses how introducing Strongman training into his athletes' training regime improved their strength levels. 25 Sep 2009 09:25:26 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/rugby_training.htm 133B6E7C-0F67-4AE1-B412-8A4224384F7B Josh discusses how using self-imagery can make you a better, stronger lifter. 25 Sep 2009 09:25:00 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/sport_psychology_training.htm 08E5F303-2AE4-4E28-8B7D-858358630259 If you ever get asked "How much do you bench?" or "Hey dude, you are HUGE. Do you workout or something?" If so this article is for you! 18 Sep 2009 16:53:59 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/utb_wtf.htm 18671DFD-9725-4AAD-AE4B-42D70F53E995 In this column Dave shows you the exact program the S4 weekend crew used before the 2009 UGSS. You've been asking about the 50-100 pounds RP's seen in Christian Mello, Ted Toalston and Molly Edwards training logs. These gains were also shared by the rest of the weekend crew and now you can see the program that guided their success. 18 Sep 2009 16:54:21 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/utb_weekender_program.htm FA6A2CC9-E03B-469B-9D74-A8CEA3F2EFC4 Here's a wake up call from Matt. If you've had a nagging injury for quite some time now, take a break or risk your lifting career. 18 Sep 2009 16:55:08 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/hardcore_dumbass.htm 52ECEEC3-E40B-43BB-8EDF-C7EF4104F098 Do you run when you hear the word "cardio?" Fear not! Adam isn't talking about spending an hour on the treadmill. He's thinking more kettlebells, farmer's walks, and sandbags. Read on! 18 Sep 2009 16:54:42 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/cardio_for_strong.htm 94AB4179-74B9-4054-BC69-C41F34A4FE00 Wanna look like a bodybuilder without being one? Try adding in some performance training to your workouts. 18 Sep 2009 16:55:33 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/training_to_look_better.htm CA3A1096-FBCB-4364-A6EF-39238EC1D5F3 Angry Coach interviews our newest team member Vincent Dizenzo. 11 Sep 2009 03:26:55 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/dizenzo.htm D6101F72-AB2E-4211-A611-C03E923E4363 In part two of this article series, Erik discusses how to develop strength in a hip hyperextended position. 11 Sep 2009 03:26:26 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/hip_strength2.htm C4DCDDFC-3061-44E7-97BF-81C99496FA25 Dr. Serrano and Scott answer more questions regarding strength, recovery, and nutririon. 11 Sep 2009 03:25:56 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/nutritionqa3.htm 9CCFEF6E-E710-45C6-9049-B23C440C092E Jim gives you some tips for how to keep your personal training business thriving even in tough economic times. 11 Sep 2009 03:25:24 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/six_strategies.htm D939A4F3-12A9-442E-94CC-42ADA2673F6D Fed up with the weight he gained while serving in the Marines, Tony sets out to not only lose the weight but to win his first ever Strongman contest. 11 Sep 2009 03:24:53 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/seperate_from_pack.htm 61847027-BF70-40E0-A439-B95905EB3ABE Matt discusses what it takes-and what it took him-to reach the 1000-lb squat mark. 11 Sep 2009 03:24:25 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/1000lb_squat.htm D1E4D579-C738-4D11-9678-43FF6D263792 Come check out our new gear to support a great cause. 3 Sep 2009 20:29:49 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/liftstrong09.htm 80A8DCE0-C041-419F-B369-8142DAFF1125 After watching some athletes lose time in their 40-yard dash due to improper starts and poor technique, Dr. Tucker was inspired to share some information on how to avoid both. 3 Sep 2009 20:29:24 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/40yrd.htm A9520F10-9805-45FF-BCC6-F30B098CFD2D Matt discusses how proper nutrition and supplementation is necessary to keep your body in top shape whether you're at the gym or at home. 3 Sep 2009 20:29:00 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/nutrition.htm 0CBB8824-33A7-432D-9F99-6AC121294259 Christopher gives us six ways to improve our training. The most important...variety! 3 Sep 2009 20:28:38 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/6things.htm B88964CE-40C7-4D0F-ACA5-BC64B3DB459E With hundreds of different training programs out there, Bryan discusses which one is the best 3 Sep 2009 20:26:48 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/perfect_program.htm 25194D90-1E61-47BF-B2C9-3E21559D2A56 Andrew shares his favorite top five movements to improve the health of your shoulders. 21 Aug 2009 16:11:48 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/shoulder_health.htm B8A2A0A7-C56E-47AB-813F-A58E8423811A Susan trains for and completes in less than two hours her first triathlon. And she credits her strength training background for pulling her through and getting her prepared. 21 Aug 2009 16:11:17 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/triathlon_training.htm D35B4807-EE6C-47EA-94DF-686773EC7B82 When training athletes, it's important to know the status of their central nervous system. Bryan discusses the finger tap test as a cost effective alternative to using other expensive tests. 21 Aug 2009 16:10:51 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/finger_tap.htm 305F747F-FC6F-4EB4-9C6E-1C57EC7EA016 Trying to lose fat? Get off that treadmill and train for performance to slim down! 21 Aug 2009 16:10:23 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/better_fat_loss.htm A6911E61-2F52-4BB6-BA07-E6A8F3C7D73C Wendler gives us a peek inside his 5-3-1 book with an excerpt. 21 Aug 2009 16:09:48 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/5_3_1.htm BE81152F-3713-45CF-9466-3BE6517E8618 Angry introduces us to the #1 ranked in the world in the 165 lb class, Al Caslow. 14 Aug 2009 00:21:17 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/alcaslow.htm DDD25486-ED3E-4FD7-8D4A-3C77A035E808 Do you athletes need GPP? Brian and Willie share what they use at Northwestern State. 14 Aug 2009 00:19:56 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/post-competitive-block.htm AF22D3BD-AA8F-4F2A-B175-21BF6AE9CAC6 Lee answers this question-though some might argue-by breaking down the different levels of lifters. 14 Aug 2009 00:19:25 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/exercise_form.htm 9FA1D135-A086-437D-9D57-FDA1A92BD973 Zach talks with Matt Holmes about how he started a warehouse gym in California from scratch. 14 Aug 2009 00:18:25 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/matt_holmes.htm AAAA6A60-4EE4-45DB-B4B9-BD57B7ACB8E1 Before you start that internship, read what Chris has to say about making a great impression and furthering your career in strength and conditioning. 14 Aug 2009 00:17:38 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/internship.htm A4ABA4E9-4230-4FFA-AE75-5C3123B02864 Angry introduces us to nutritionist Cr. Chris Fox. 7 Aug 2009 03:32:22 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/chrisfox.htm F450141F-E01B-4C80-BD07-9E089EDD02AC Catalyst Fitness discusses why the Gold's Gyms and Bally's fail. They can thank Henry Ford! 7 Aug 2009 03:31:57 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/henry_ford.htm 5578B4D3-96B2-4472-B903-7307B1A26867 Want to increase your strength? According to Matt, sometimes more-not less-is the way to go. 7 Aug 2009 03:31:23 GMT http://www.elitefts.com/documents/more_is_better.htm E00B6404-F6F9-4543-9DE5-19375ACA1DFA