Powerlifting
When to Build Strength, When to Display It
Think about it. How do you prioritize these aspects of your training?
WATCH: Dave and Jim Are Back
There's a lot of history shared between these two men. Now they're adding to it.
WATCH: Table Talk — Geared to Raw Lifting
The progression of gear usage is not linear; a lot of lifters actually return to raw after spending years in gear. This can be almost as challenging as learning the gear in the first place.
Building An All-Around Team: Find Your Role
In any successful group or team, there are three key positions that must be filled. Does your team have them?
Reset Your PR's
In a perfect world, you're always getting stronger and your PR's are always moving higher. Well, this world isn't perfect, and you need to remember that if you want to get stronger.
USPA Drug Tested National Powerlifting Championships — Meána Franco PRs in Every Lift
I needed to regain confidence in myself as a lifter and take a step out of my comfort zone. I accomplished this at USPA Nationals.
An Introduction to the Yearly Training Plan of the Strength Athlete
In this first article of the series we look at the underlying purpose of a strength athlete's training and the importance of the mesocycle.
Is Your Coach Giving You What You Need?
There are a lot of coaches to choose from and they all think they're the best. What criteria should you use to judge them?
WATCH: Table Talk — The Reason Powerlifting Records Are Being Shattered
Raw records have been dropping at unprecedented rates in recent years — and Dave thinks he knows why.
WATCH: Chris Duffin and Raw Bench Phenom Leroy Walker
In this second interview, Walker and Duffin discuss the life cycle of athletes, adversity, and talent.
WATCH: Clint Darden Reviews Client Bench Press
From setup adjustments to training intensity, Clint's coaching adjustments are all explained in this video.
How Dave Tate Is Setting 90-Pound PRs
When I left the certification with Douglas Heel, I told him that his system has had the biggest impact on my thoughts on strength training since finding Westside Barbell.