Capsaicin: The Cure for Tendonitis
If you’ve suffered from tendonitis as a result of heavy, high-volume training, there’s a good chance that could have been avoided. Read on to find out how.
Unfuck Your Programming
Good programming for powerlifting doesn’t need to be complicated, but most Internet gurus would have you believe otherwise. Don’t let them confuse you into paying big bucks for tiny gains.
Is Your Coach a Con Artist?
If your coach just keeps screaming “chest up!” and you can’t get your fucking chest up, or you don’t know what that feels like, or you just don’t like being screamed at, then your coach sucks and you need to find a new one.
Are Your Genetics Holding You Back? Here’s How to Fix Them
In case you haven’t noticed, I don’t think much of those who get hung up on genetics, or on any other excuse for why they can’t succeed. It’s a defeatist attitude, and it’s straight-up stupid. In reality, the one trait that really matters is entirely under your control. That trait is grit.
How to Heal Any Injury Overnight
I’ve written before about the enormous difference that mental training has brought to my strength and performance. But despite that, and despite how much ESPN loves to talk about hear about clutch players, hot hands (a myth), and choking, relatively few top athletes mention the importance of mindset.
Why Mobility Sucks (and What’s More Important)
For a casual gymgoer, quality movement might be very similar to quality of life — being able to take long walks or sit at a desk without back or knee pain; sleep comfortably; or carry groceries. Let’s face it, though: if you’re reading training or coaching logs on Elitefts, you’re probably not a casual gymgoer.