Dave Tate

www.elitefts.com

Dave 'Under The Bar' has been involved in Strength & Conditioning for over three decades. He has logged more than 40,000 hours of training and consulting with professional, elite, gen pop and novice athletes, trainers and coaches. He has spoken at over 100 events and authored 20 books, as well as, writing over 2000 articles for magazines and prominent websites. Dave competed in Powerlifting between 1983-2004 obtaining elite rankings in multiple weight classes. Dave is married to elitefts co-founder Traci Arnold-Tate where they resided in London, Ohio with their two sons. Personal Credo: Live, Learn, Pass on™.

 
Barbell Leverage Squats
Barbell Leverage Squats
Hold one bar in each hand. Be sure to hold the collar end of the bar.
Pin Press w/ Shirt
I can't lie. I've done these a couple of times and before the RAW Mafia come blazing, let me explain.
Military Press
Depending on who you talk to the military press is either part-God or all-Devil.
Lying Front Raise With Barbell
Lying Front Raise With Barbell
This exercise targets the anterior delts.
Incline Barbell Press
Incline Barbell Press
The incline press is a fairly standard lift, so I don't think that there is too much that needs to be said about this lift.
High Pin Press
The high pin press is often used as a second exercise for low reps (3-5).
Two Arm Leverage Rows
This is a great version of the basic barbell row.
Towel Rows
Towel Rows
Place a towel underneath the bar.
Barbell Leverave Single Arm Rows
This is a great version of the basic dumbbell row.
Barbell Leverage Shrugs
Pretty simple. Stand between the two bars.
Barbell Rotational Abs- Elbows In
I love this exercise. It's a great rotational ab exercise that powerlifters and athletes alike should use.
Barbell Leverage Floor Press
Lay on the floor with your head directly between the two bars.
Barbell Leverage Elbows Out Row
Stand perpendicular to the bar so the bar is off to your side.
Barbell Leverage Shoulder Press
Barbell Leverage Shoulder Press
Start with the two bars at shoulder level.
Barbell Leverage Deadlift
Barbell Leverage Deadlift
This is a great supplemental or accessory exercise to help build your deadlift.
Barbell Abs- Arms Straight
Hold the collar of the barbell with both hands, interlocking your fingers for a good grip.
Leverage Abs - Lying
Lie down on the ground and have someone hand you the bar.
Good Mornings - Buffalo Bar
Good Mornings - Buffalo Bar
This is performed the same way as the good morning.
Good morning - Broomstick
We are placing this here to show you all that you can still do good mornings if you suck so bar you can't use the bar.
Good Morning
Good Morning
This exercise is performed in one way or another 70% of all max effort workouts.
Foam Squats
This is a great devise to help those who have a hard time keeping their back arch when coming off the box while box squatting.
Foam Pressing
I always remember the famous quote from Dave Tate, "I'll press off of anything. Give me a hoagie and I'll press off that thing!" I swear I'm not making that up.
Floor Press w/ Chains
Floor Press w/ Chains
I am huge fan of the floor press and think this variation is about as good as the original.
Fat Bar Over head Press
There is not much to an over head press that has not already been said 100 times.
Fat Bar Floor Press Lockout with Chains
This is not as complicated as the title suggests.
Fat Bar Chain Press
Fat Bar Chain Press
The chain press is a max effort movement to help develop the lockout power of the bench press.
Fat Bar 2 Board Press
The fat bar 2 board press is a great variation to the regular 2 board press.
Drag Rows with Trap Bar
Drag Rows with Trap Bar
This is a great exercise to build up your traps.
Double Band Rack Pulls
Take a band (band strength depends on your strength and how much extra tension you want to add to the DL).
Conventional Dead Lifts
This max effort exercise is designed to test overall body strength.
Close Grip Fat Bar 1/2 Foam Press
Close Grip Fat Bar 1/2 Foam Press
This movement is intended to work the triceps.
Close Grip Chain Lockouts
Close Grip Chain Lockouts
This is a great exercise to increase your lockout strength and is a good variation on the standard rack lockout.
Cambered Bar Box Squats
Cambered Bar Box Squats
The cambered squat bar is an excellent variation to a straight bar for several reasons.
Cambered Bar Bench Press
Cambered Bar Bench Press
The cambered bar bench press is one of the best ways to increase the strength off of your chest.
Buffalo Bar Squats
Buffalo Bar Squats
This is a great bar for bigger guys like Mike (see picture).
Buffalo Bar Box Squat
Buffalo Bar Box Squat
The buffalo bar is a specially made bar that has a slight camber to it.
Bradford Press
Bradford Press
Begin by un-racking a barbell much like you would during a military press.
Box Squat With Chains
Box Squat With Chains
The first thing is to learn how to box squat.
Box Deadlifts
Box Deadlifts
The box deadlift is a great training tool for many reasons.
Board Presses Without Partner
Board Presses Without Partner
Many times it is hard to find someone to train with and this can be especially difficult when you need a spot or someone to hold the boards when performing a board press.
Board Press with Bench Shirt
Board Press with Bench Shirt
I do understanding most readers don't bench press with a shirt and more than likely never will.
Bent Over Barbell Row
Bent Over Barbell Row
This is a great exercise to develop your lats and upper back.
Belt Squat with Bar
Belt Squat with Bar
Then I thought about the genius of this exercise.
Barbell Shrugs
Barbell Shrugs
I have talked extensively about building a big yoke.
Barbell Front Raise
Barbell Front Raise
This is considered an old school exercise.
Barbell Curls w/ Chains
Barbell Curls w/ Chains
I'm not a big fan of curls. In fact, I can count on my back hairs how many reps I've done over my lifetime.
Back Hyper Complex
Back Hyper Complex
Work the entire posterior chain. Lifter performs a back hyper extension and then rows the barbell to their midsection.
Back Extension / Row Combination
Back Extension / Row Combination
Setup in a GHR, Back Extension or Roman Chair. Extend hips and lock into place close to parallel to the floor.
5 Board Press
5 Board Press
The 5 Board Press, along with the 4 Board Press, is one of of the best ways to increase lockout strength for your bench press.
5 Board Floor Press
5 Board Floor Press
The 5 Board Floor Press is performed just like a regular 5 Board Press except that you are lying on the floor.
4 Board Press
4 Board Press
I think the 4 Board Press is one of the best lockout exercises you can do.
4 Board Floor Press
4 Board Floor Press
The 4 Board Floor Press is performed just like a regular 4 Board Press except that you are lying on the floor.
3 Board Press
3 Board Press
The 3 Board Press is also a great way to control the range of motion if you are dealing with shoulder and pec injuries.
2 Board Press
2 Board Press
The 2 Board Press is one of the top 5 all-time max effort exercises.
1 Board Press
1 Board Press
The 1 Board Press has become a favorite of lifters, from raw to equipped lifters. To perform this exercise, all you need is a one board (a 2x6 works perfectly) and a regular bench.
X Band DB Bench Press
X Band DB Bench Press
The X Band press is a great tool used to mimic using a bench shirt.
X Band Barbell Bench Press
X Band Barbell Bench Press
The X Band press is a great tool used to mimic using a bench shirt.
Tricep Extension with Band and Chain
Tricep Extension with Band and Chain
For this exercise you will need chain and a band.

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