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Reasons Why You’re Weak — Inefficient Technique, Outcome-Focused, Micro-Managing, Online, and Over-Thinking

by Unbreakable Athletics Academy | Apr 28, 2018 | Elite FTS, External Posts, https://www.elitefts.com/education/, https://www.elitefts.com/education/novice/

Without question, the number one reason most lifters don’t lift the weights that they are able to is…

Advice High School Lifters Will Ignore (But Shouldn’t)

by chetcromer_ut5n0x1i | Apr 2, 2018 | Elite FTS, External Posts, https://www.elitefts.com/education/, https://www.elitefts.com/education/coaching-education/, https://www.elitefts.com/education/coaching-education/coaching/, https://www.elitefts.com/education/novice/

While putting together a training presentation for a local high school, I gave some thought to the things I wish someone would have told me in high school. I probably wouldn’t have listened anyway, but here they...

Coaching Your First Powerlifting Meet

by chetcromer_ut5n0x1i | Feb 27, 2018 | Elite FTS, External Posts, https://www.elitefts.com/education/, https://www.elitefts.com/education/novice/, https://www.elitefts.com/education/training/powerlifting/

I’m going to give you what I wish I always had: a damn good guide for beginning coaches for their first meet. If you don’t have a mentor or somebody to help guide you, this is perfect for you.

WATCH: Table Talk — Training for Your First Powerlifting Meet in 2018

by chetcromer_ut5n0x1i | Jan 13, 2018 | Elite FTS, External Posts, https://www.elitefts.com/education/, https://www.elitefts.com/education/novice/, https://www.elitefts.com/education/video/

Dave has responded to this question many times but, like the sport of powerlifting, the answer evolves. Based on the sport today, here are guidelines for expectations, performance, and how to design a program.

elitefts Deadlift Manual

by chetcromer_ut5n0x1i | Dec 29, 2017 | Elite FTS, External Posts, https://www.elitefts.com/education/, https://www.elitefts.com/education/novice/, https://www.elitefts.com/education/training/powerlifting/

This is a 14-section article that would be better thought of as a manual on deadlifting. This is not something you will sit down and read in one sitting. I suggest you read this in sections and bookmark to reference.