By the Coach for the Coach: Be a Better Coach – Todd Hamer (EliteFTS)

I’ve been doing a lot of soul searching about what the goals are for this article series. I think this must be examined if anything is to be gained from these articles. Ultimately, I hope we all become better coaches from this series. At the same time, I hope to open a dialogue about our …

We Could Learn a Thing or Two From the Gymnasts About Callus Grooming – Scarlett

In gymnastics, hand rips from gripping bars are common and repairable. Did you know they are, in many cases avoidable? I will give you tips on how to avoid grip rips. I will also explain how to repair and treat them if you do get these hand rips. Grip rips are part of being a …

Muscle Imbalance in Women – Justin (70’s Big)

Women come in different types and heights, thick or slight. Yet the time for training is always right… Two good things will come out of this post: a) the admission that I am a crappy poet and b) regardless of body type, a woman can always improve her lifting efficiency. Generally speaking, people in their …

Scoliosis in Powerlifting – Vanessa Gale, D.C.

This is an X-ray of my spine one year ago, when I moved my life from New York City to Marietta, Georgia to begin Chiropractic school at Life University. I have had scoliosis my entire life and have been under chiropractic care since high school. My spine has now begun to straighten out at the …

Social Media: Friend or Foe to Our Self-Image? – Jen Comas Keck

Zing! I feel a small pang of jealousy pierce through my gut as I watch my friend Neghar execute who-even-knows-how-many* perfect chin-ups on a video that she posted on Facebook. watch?v=0PUORCSB8bA&feature=player_embedded *Okay fine. I do know how many. 15. Who does 15 chin-ups?!   As happy and excited I am for Neghar, I'm now equally annoyed at myself and can't …

The Revolutionary Guide to Manly Short Shorts – Justin (70’sBig)

... because I'm a fan of short shorts! Yes it’s true, I wear short shorts un-apologetically. And you should to. What I’m talking about is drawing a line in the sand. Unchecked aggression. We have a dedicated enemy, a worthy fucking adversary. Men. Women. This is what we’re up against (Exhibit A). The metrosexual. The skinny guy. The …

The Straight Dope on Cholesterol: 10 Things You Need to Know: Part 1 – Peter Attia

To put this summary post and, more importantly, this 10-part series in perspective, let’s examine one of the most pervasive pieces of dietary advice given to people worldwide: “Eating foods that contain any cholesterol above 0 mg is unhealthy.” - T. Colin Campbell, PhD, author of The China Study. No summary of this length can begin …

Visualizing a Lift: Part 2, Ritual Reinforcement – Cain Morano (EliteFTS)

Part 2, Ritual Reinforcement Introduction In the grand scheme of fitness and adaptation, there may be such a thing as wasted reps. In terms of technical mastery, every rep counts. Each rep and set is a lesson in how to and how not to do something. There is an adage “practice makes perfect.” This is …

Requisites for Success – Matt Gary

  The past three months have been some of the most exhilarating of my entire life.  In June 2012, I was as an assistant coach on the USA teams at the inaugural IPF Classics Powerlifting World Cup in Stockholm, Sweden.   In essence, this was the first official Super Bowl of raw (unequipped) powerlifting.  I can’t recall ever …

Bench Press Tips and Tricks: Part II – Jason Manenkoff

Based on the positive feedback I’ve received from our readers after my previous article entitled “Bench Press Tips and Tricks” was published, I have decided to follow up with a Part II. In Part I of this installment I discussed four tips that I have found helpful in increasing athletes, clients, and even my own …