Walk This Way

Walk This Way

Dave Tate
Even if your coach doesn’t care the Walk Out is still on you to do the work. It matters more than you know!
Do You REALLY Have What It Takes?

Do You REALLY Have What It Takes?

Dave Tate
How do the elite fare after the platform? Is their descent into middle age a dignified one, or do the sins of competitiveness mixed with youthful ignorance lead them down a black hole of addiction, depression, and forgotten potential?
Don’t Tell Me What You Placed, Tell Me Your Numbers.

Don’t Tell Me What You Placed, Tell Me Your Numbers.

Dave Tate
To put this into perspective, we calculated just over 18,000 total competitive powerlifters in the USA. By the numbers, this would give every lifter in the USA 9,722 first places and 366 world records.
The Biggest Powerlifting Fears

The Biggest Powerlifting Fears

Dave Tate
These are normal but how you deal with them may not be.
Five Bands Didn't Go As Planned

Five Bands Didn't Go As Planned

Dave Tate
One of the many reasons to do max effort work is seen here. It not only teaches you to strain, but to be able to strain and “think.”
IT'S NOT SUPPOSED TO BE EASY!

IT'S NOT SUPPOSED TO BE EASY!

Dave Tate
I am not saying to keep doing what you don't like or hate to do. What I am saying is don't quit just because progress stops or you got injured. It is during these times when you will learn the most - getting through these times is what makes you better.
westside

Dave Tate Talks Training After Westside

Dave Tate
Change is never easy.
You Will Get Hurt!

You Will Get Hurt!

Dave Tate
To think that you’re going to come into a sport and not ever pull a muscle, or get sore, you are poorly advised.
STEROIDS AND TRAINING PROGRAMS

STEROIDS AND TRAINING PROGRAMS

Dave Tate
Do people actually think that everybody who lifts weights takes steroids?
5 Rings Bar - Coming Soon

5 Rings Bar - Coming Soon

Dave Tate
This is great for coaching! I like it best for dynamic bench work when I use several grips.
Do Standards Matter?

Do Standards Matter?

Dave Tate
When it comes to standards, how do you know what your standards are?
Own No Credit But All Responsibility

Own No Credit But All Responsibility

Dave Tate
I was asked if I could do anything differently, what would I do. I usually sidestep this question but didn't this time.