WATCH: Has Powerlifting Become Soft?
It's easy to sit around and pound your chest and call other people wimps while bragging about how strong you are... but if you ask Dave Tate, the people who do that are the real wimps.
Choosing Supplemental and Accessory Exercises That Work
This is one of the most challenging parts of developing a training program because it is entirely based on the individual. However, choosing these exercises will make and break your program.
WATCH: Dave Tate's Top 5 SS Yoke Bar Movements
Dave Tate could list 99 movements to use with the elitefts SS Yoke Bar... but he'll just show you his top 5 instead of giving an upsell. (It's just that good of a product.)
Response -> Ability
When I look around and see how most use the word responsibility, it’s no wonder so many fall short of their objectives.
Be different.
There are many ways you can “be different” and separate yourself from the rest of the pack, and since these are very easy to research, I will leave you with a couple to think about.
The Culture of Powerlifting
2018 has been the year of “culture.” If there’s one topic this year I’ve seen trending via articles, videos, and books this is it.
Heading Out For The Holidays
This will be the 21st Christmas letter I have written. There is no doubt of the gratitude I have for all of you and the support given to elitefts.com over the years.
WATCH: What Dave Tate Learned from Training with John Meadows
Dave Tate is no bodybuilder, but he's sure learned a lot about purpose, training, and intent from training with one of the greats.
Lower Body MxE Work Without Speciality Bars
Specialty Bars have a purpose and significantly increase the variations but are not "must haves: for the beginner or intermediate conjugant training.
Conjugate Training Made EZ
Conjugate training is a method that brings together all aspects of training at the same time
6 Qualities Of A Great Training System
There are six qualities that set a great system apart from the rest.
CONJUGATE COMMANDO
December should be called Deconjugatember due to the number of conjugate commandos that pop up for the new year.
Throw Back Picture From Clint Darden
No clue where he found this as I don’t think I’ve ever seen it.
Attitude Adjustment or Not
No matter what happens, it all has its purpose but it’s up to you to find and define it.
The Everlifting Podcast - Dave Tate - Part 2
Part 2: We talk about all things lifting here. Powerlifting, weightlifting, lifting for sports and for recreation.
Speed & Power Exerises For Wreslers
Watch this and see how many "New Generation - Pop Culture" exercises you can find.
The Everlifting Podcast - Dave Tate
We talk about all things lifting here. Powerlifting, weightlifting, lifting for sports and for recreation.
What do they know about you?
The wealthiest man in the world may not loan you money to make a phone call, while the person who is very down on his luck may just give you the world.
Aggression IS Good!
Aggression does have its place when the cards are played at the right time for the right reason. Unfortunately, most people have no plan in regards to what they are doing and do take things personally.
You Will Get More Than Your Feelings Hurt
EVERYTHING I’ve ever done to prevent injuries has failed, and I’ve done far more than most.
Joe Hove from Outlift Athletics Reviews elitefts Leg Press
Equipment demonstration of the EliteFTS Iso-Leg Press with personal trainer Joe Hove from Outlift Athletics
Random Business Thoughts
Don’t let some guru entrepreneur that’s working out of their Mom’s basement tell you otherwise. You don't want to end up hating what you are passionate about.
No Free Lunch
Look, bad things happen — that’s life. I’ve had many bad things happen to me, and I’m sure you have too. It’s what we do about them that makes the difference.
Has Powerlifting Become Soft?
Has Powerlifting Become Soft? Maybe - Maybe not. Maybe it's always been that way.
What Is Your Perception Of Strength?
I just returned from a consulting engagement with a Division I football program. I was contracted to review and provide insight into their strength training program. I will never forget what I saw.
All I needed to know about life, I learned in the gym: Don't Quit
All I needed to know about life, I learned in the gym: Don't Quit
WATCH: A Question from Donnie Thompson
Why were you such a dick to me in 1998 when I met you and Lou for breakfast for the first time? You hurt my feelings.
Freezing My Balls Off
The dish worked perfectly. While it hurt in the beginning, the pain wore off with time. I knew that once I got to the gym, the PRs would fall.
Happy Thanksgiving
A person in a hurry seldom learns quickly. This especially holds true for powerlifting. You see, the sport wasn’t always a glorious experience for me. When I first started, I wasn’t quite 100 percent part of the team.
A Thanksgiving Message from Dave Tate
For 2018, I am thankful for a handful of things from the gym that I will always remember—things that to this day help me keep perspective and clarity in business and life.
What's In Your Past?
This is your wake-up call to put the steps together and be successful. You have always known what you need to do. Now do it!
Where Would I Rank Today?
For my own entertainment and knowledge, I wanted to know where I would rank if I posted my best lifts today.
Build Your Bench Press with the Chest Supported Row
When Dr. John pulls his shoulder blades in while keeping his elbows out, there is a clear depression between his shoulder blades. What I want to see in a powerlifter is more like a hump.
Bench Press Tips For Those Who Miss At The Bottom
First, lack of reversal strength and speed. This is where the speed training comes in. If you have any type of explosive strength then you should never miss off your chest unless the weight is too heavy in the first place. Second...
WATCH: Why Is Dave Tate So Angry?
Dave recognizes that his style can be gruff, fast-paced, and intense.
The resolve of a five-year-old kid
I will never forget, one day, walking down the hallway listening to the morning announcements. I heard something about a fire and donations for the family.
No Mirrors Needed
All I needed to know about life, I learned in the gym.
I’ve spent the majority of my training life in private gyms. 32 out of 36 years, I trained in gyms with no mirrors.
Smelling like sh*t
Sometimes you need to be told how it is, with no filter, on stuff other than just technique or training. Number one on that list is when you stink.
Beast Fitness Radio's Podcast With Dave Tate
Episode 193 welcomes Dave Tate to the podcast! Dave has been around the industry since the beginning and has thousands of articles, videos, and free content through EliteFTS!
Sticking Points
Since my first Powerlifting seminar in 1998, I’ve been saying that all of the sticking points are physical, technical, or mental. This can be expanded to social as well, or in most cases, some type of combination of them.
Chaos Training
All I needed to know about life, I learned in the gym:
It’s a technique that allows a lifter to train and overcome a bad situation, so if it happens, they are strong enough to recover.