EliteFTS Article Collection – Top 5 by Stefan Waltersson

5 articles on strength, posture and performance from the trenches of EliteFTS

👋 Introduction

For more than two decades, I’ve been chasing one question:
Why do some lifters keep getting stronger, while others stay stuck no matter how hard they train?

The answer isn’t just in the muscles — it’s in the system: the way we breathe, move, recover, and think about force.

I’m a Special Strength Coach educated by Westside Barbell, and I’ve had the privilege to receive private instruction from Professor Boris Sheiko, former national coach for powerlifting and Olympic weightlifting in the Soviet Union.
Their influence has shaped my understanding of how to combine science, coaching, and intuition into real-world strength results.

🏋️‍♂️ Top 5 EliteFTS Articles

1️⃣ Find the Perfect Squat in Five Minutes
Learn why your squat is as individual as your fingerprint and how to optimize it in minutes.

2️⃣ Boris Sheiko’s Thoughts on Westside Barbell
Two legendary systems meet: what Sheiko learned from Westside, and how you can merge the best of both worlds.

3️⃣ Abdominal Pressure — What You’re Missing in Every Lift
Understand the real power of breathing, bracing, and intra-abdominal pressure for stability and max output.

4️⃣ 230 Max Effort Variations You Can Do With 1 Bar
Discover endless ways to progress using one barbell — the ultimate conjugate toolbox.

5️⃣ Physics Made Easy to Increase Your 1RM
How basic mechanics and lever understanding can instantly add kilos to your lift.