No job or person should ever be made to be less than another - We don't have that right!

I wanted to drop a quick post to say thank you to everyone who has supported elitefts.com.

If you fix your technical flaws, take the sport a bit more seriously, and raise your standards, I guarantee that you will surprise yourself with what you're capable of doing.

The max effort and dynamic effort training I use.

Great story from start to finish.

Here I go again on my own... Goin' down the only road I've ever known

HMA’s President, COL Tate, commented, “the Strength and Fitness Center fills a significant void in the Academy’s wholisitic approach to Cadet development. Along with rigorous academic and leader development programs, Cadets will have the opportunity to advance their physical readiness and wellness utilizing state-of-the-art-equipment. The entire campus community is excited about the facility”.

Based on the thousands of lifters I have seen, one or more of these tips will be game changers for you.

‘’Westside only gets the best caliber athletes to work with,” is something we've heard over the years. What does this mean?

Training Status Update

You may be between weight classes or on the far end of the spectrum. Find out if your future should include Big Macs and candy bars or chicken and rice.

How to set up and use chains the right way.

Making this very simple.

With the muscle-building knowledge he has gained since retiring from the sport of powerlifting, what would Dave change about his years training for the platform? We rewind to Dave's first Table Talk from 2015.

I’ll never understand what is so hard about teaching a walk out.

It never ceases to amaze me how so many others devalue the perception of other coaches who are really good at what they do.

As we keep updating our 2018 @elitefts Strength Equipment line, I had to decide what to replace in the gym. One decision was either a double rack or another monolift.

What type of training comes after years of lifting in the world's strongest gym, with the sole goal of moving as much weight as possible?

Dynamic Effort Method - Brief Outline

Dave Tate Coaches: The Romanian Deadlift (RDL)

Another day in the gym.

In Episode 49 we talk to Dave Tate owner of Elitefts. Elitefts is what got me into strength athletics and to pursue my career as a coach so having this opportunity to talk to Dave was truly amazing.

Best Ways To Improve Technique/Progress Without a Coach

Do or Don't: The Ultimate Decision for PED Use