WATCH: Table Talk with Dan Green — Block Pulls and Hip Position in the S...
Getting into the right position for the sumo deadlift can be a challenge. Is focusing on "sitting back" the right approach?
The Battle Axe Podcast - It Never Gets Easy - Dave Tate
We sit down with a legend in the strength community and make ourselves right at home with Dave Tate as we listen to some inspiring words and adventures. From humble beginnings to an extremely successful business and athletic career, Dave continues to remind us to never forget where you came from and how the path to legacy is always hard.
Throwback Thursday - Hairy Regrets
Toss back to what was (perhaps) the most bloated time in my life, as well as my competitive strongest.
Why Supplemental Movements Must Be Used
Most periodization models only target the main lifts. The supplemental and accessory training gets a throwaway recommendation like “3 x 10-15” or nothing at all. I’ve seen coaches and lifters spend hours creating elaborate schemes to train and cycle the competitive lifts and put almost no thought into the supplemental and accessory movements.
3 Things That WILL Make You Better in the Gym & Life
Learn from adversity to become your very best. When you do this, you will beat those with better genetics, skill, and talent because while an IRON WILL may not make you the best in the world, it will make you better than those who quit.
WATCH: Table Talk with Dan Green — How Dan Structures His Training
Through years of mistakes and experimentation, Dan has refined his approach and found a setup that works for him.
Has the Max Effort Method Been Forgotten?
Is there any value left to this method or has the lifting world moved on?
Do These Things
If you just do this, you won’t need to invest in some mastermind group or spend hours on end absorbing motivational business garbage.
WATCH: Table Talk with Dan Green — The SS Yoke Bar for Squats and Good M...
There are a lot of ways to use the SS Yoke Bar and good mornings. Here's what Dan is doing with both in his current program.
Have a Flexible Plan (aka Deloads are Dumb)
For maximal results, actually learn how to train instead of reading a piece of paper
What the elitefts Logo Really Means?
Suggests deeper Focus on what’s inside the frame than what’s outside of it.
Dave Tate Podcast with MI40
"Discussed are the lessons learned from fitness and how they translate to running a business, raising kids to become the greatest version of themselves and the mentality of being world class" - MI40
WATCH: Table Talk with Dan Green — Current Nutrition Strategy
Back for his second series of videos with Dave, Dan shares how he's currently eating and explains the approach he uses under the guidance of Stan Efferding.
How To Avoid & Overcome Bench Press Plateaus
This article is about smashing bench press plateaus. If your bench hasn’t progressed in a long time or just isn’t where it should be, this is for you.
What is was really like at Westside Barbell Club
With the release of Westside vs. The World, I thought it would be great to repost this. When you see this movie, you will better understand the "context" of this post. If you have not seen the movie, this will provide some insight on what it was like to train there.
Bust Out Barbarians
I might be a dream smasher or whatever you call it but I’m not going to bullshit people into major life changes with knowing what they are getting into.
WATCH: Table Talk — Conjugate Method Training Tips
You can make this system as complicated as you want it to be, but you can also make it a simple as you want it to be. Understand the basics first.
27 Reasons to Be Big
This one still makes us laugh. Funny how some things change while others stay the same. Enjoy...
Thank You!
I know it's not Thanksgiving, but after being in business for 20 years, there is one lesson that stands out above all.
Has the Max Effort Method Been Forgotten?
Has the Max Effort Method been forgotten? Is there still value to it? Does anyone use it anymore?
WATCH: Table Talk — Programming Isometrics
Following these guidelines and using isometrics in multiple positions, you can increase strength not only at a weak point but throughout the entire movement.
Is There Too Much Science In The Training Process?
Is there too much science involved in the training methods in this era of lifting?
WATCH: Table Talk — The Best Foods for a Squat Bloat
If you're looking for a serious answer to a question about building a bloat, you've come to the right place.
Further Proof that Protein Shakes Don't Work
Maybe I am missing something, but I think this might be known as a CLUE.
If the bar ain't bending, you're just pretending... not really!
While this is kind of funny to watch, notice Joe said he jacked his knee up. I wish him the best but he won’t know the extent of this issue for a bit.
WATCH: Table Talk — Advice for Starting a Powerlifting Gym
Choosing equipment? Finding a building? Designing the gym layout? No, there's a step before all of these things.
The B.T.H. Program — Three-Week Jump Start Phase
The other day I was sitting in my office working on the 2006 marketing plan and in busts Jim with a huge grin on his face and a handful of reports.
When is it Time to Fire Your Coach?
This was a question I saw in a private online group. I thought I would share my answer here because this is one of those things I have been saying over and over again.
WATCH: Table Talk — Rotating Specialty Bars for the Bench Press
If you're a beginner or intermediate lifter, this probably doesn't apply to you. But for advanced lifters, knowing how to alter workload without changing volume might be a big help.
WATCH: Table Talk — Training Changes at 50 Years Old
Since retiring from powerlifting in 2005, Dave has tried a lot of different approaches to his training. There's one clear winner.
8 Reasons Why Training Alone May Not Be The Best Idea
If you want to get better, want to advance in the sport and become stronger, the number one way to become stronger above anything else is to align yourself and to start training with other people.
WATCH: Table Talk — Using Specialty Bars for Dynamic Effort Work
Can you alternate specialty bars for different dynamic effort waves? What about for different weeks within the same wave?
Andy Rose Podcast With Dave Tate - 2 Questions - 15 minutes
Two Questions: What is the biggest problem with the industry today & How do you want to be remembered
So You Want To Do A Meet?
I just made a video on how to get ready for your first meet. Here is how it really works...
WATCH: Table Talk — Training for Your First Powerlifting Meet in 2018
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.
WATCH: Table Talk — The Most Important Quality of a Great Coach
It isn't the number of competitions they've won or what degrees they have that can tip you off to who's good and who's not. There are three types of coaches in this industry and you need to be able to tell them apart.
10 Stupid Things Powerlifters Need to Stop Doing
Taking five hours to do a bench workout and trying new stuff on meet day both make the list, but neither of them are number one.
WATCH: Table Talk — How to Run a Three-Day Conjugate Training Split
Due to time constraints or an inability to recover optimally, many lifters seek an alternative to the traditional template. The question isn't whether or not you can use a modified split, but whether or not your results will be optimal.
WATCH: Table Talk — Overcoming the Fear of Injury After Rehabilitation
If you're scared of a weight, you're not going to be able to lift it, even if your body is strong enough. This can be a serious problem if you're coming back from injury.
Should Powerlifters do curls?
How's that elbow pain, forearm pain, shoulder pain? Did you tear a bicep? Do you think curls might have helped? Let's look deeper and see what might be going on.
How Much Money Do Powerlifters Make?
I am sure many won't like the answer to this but it's about time people stop blowing smoke up everyone's ass.
WATCH: Table Talk — How Dave Supported Himself as a Powerlifter Before e...
Before the original Q&A, before the equipment, before the team, what was Dave doing?
10 Stupid Things Powerlifters Need to Stop Doing
Seriously, you’re killing me. It’s like death by exposure to stupid. Some days I feel like I should put on a hazmat suit before going on YouTube.
Strength 101 from Westside Barbell
If people would take their heads out of their asses and set their egos aside, they would see that what Louie teaches has nothing to do with multi-ply powerlifting.
WATCH: Table Talk — Straight Line or Arched Bar Path in the Bench Press
No matter which style you use, there's one rule with your wrists and elbows you always have to follow.
WATCH: Table Talk — Making Time to Train Around A Busy Work Schedule
A busy work schedule can make it hard to train at the times you'd like to, but there's always a way to make it work.
WATCH: Table Talk — Too Much Science?
There are two types of people when it comes to using science in training. Don't be the first kind.
Thanksgiving 2017 — A Letter from Dave Tate
Reflecting on past Thanksgiving letters, my closing from 2016 hit me like a ton of bricks. It has been a big year of challenges and opportunities, hardships and success.