Strength Training Articles and Programs

Dave Tate and John Meadows are going to town on their lats and upper back

I've been cramping for the past few hours.

Dave Tate and John Meadows were hitting the decline bench machine pretty hard. So hard, in fact, that they rigged up some bands to add more tension to the lockout. The machine barely survived this encounter.

Incline Machine with Bands

This is an old school exercise index clip that was either taken from some of the very early (now discontinued) Westside Barbell Videos or from Dave Tate's early Westside Seminar Slideshows.

Leg Presses Against Bands

Be the yoke!

Have you have ever wondered what a Mountain Dog leg training session looks like?

In this article, I'll introduce you to a brand new shoulder warm-up drill that we use before any upper body movements.

This is a fast and simple article. No hype, just an awesome exercise that I use all the time.

Take your time, work hard and use this system to conquer the weight.

I would like to share with you a movement that has been extremely beneficial to my athletes.

This article will explain how to use partial Deadlifts to improve your pull and also some pitfalls you should avoid.

This will be my first time using this program, you can follow along and see how it works in my training log.

Following the dynamic day, we will work up to a max using the same accommodating resistance as the previous week.

In this short article, I'll show you a technique for overloading lat pull downs on the cable machine.

I thought I would up the ante and provide you with five more challenging and fun variations to add to your arsenal.

I sincerely hope this piece not only helps you set some PR's, but keeps you hoisting the heavy iron for years to come!

Had way more in the "tank" but I was playing it smart.

Here's the Long Band Calibration Chart you've been waiting for...

Strength training is a great way to “lay that foundation” and help an athlete develop superior strength and power endurance.

Got a crappy lockout? These will set you straight.

Simple pointers to make the best out of accommodating band resistance.

Video demonstration of Swiss Bar Press with Bands Around Wrist.