Annual Reflections: A Coach’s Compass
Ashley Jones shares his evolved approach to athlete programming, rooted in the principles of French Contrast Method training.
How You All Have Lost Your Minds
Too many lifters are fixated on the margins of training—debating optimal RPE or the latest recovery hack—while forgetting the white space: common sense.
My First 500 Pound Squat Cycle
This is the exact training cycle I used in the mid-80s to squat my first 500 pounds.
Successful Box Squat Cycles
Rather than just writing one cycle, I’ve decided to make an easy to follow quasi-article that contains all the different cycles for the squat that I’ve used with success. YES to chains and bands.
Why I Hate the Deadlift
The deadlift is just that thing you have to do in a meet before you go to dinner.
14 Deadlift Tips and Tricks
His not-so-secret deadlift tricks and personal tips for fixing those bad habits. Insight from the man himself, Dave Tate.
The Physical Requirements That Make a Rugby Player Great
With our Westside Table Talk episode coming up I thought I'd add more background to this article on Westside and the lifters I met there
The Oreo Challenge Just Became A THING!
It looks like The Oreo Challenge has caught on. The time to beat is 2:56:56. Will you be the one to do it.
The 5 Most Overlooked Strength Training Tips
5 strength training tips that will help you in the weight room
How To Do The Barbell Squat 101
I was asked if I could help Alexander Meadows with his squat. After catching up and trying to determine what his training needs and desires were, we got to work. Alexander came out with John many times, and I would work with him here and there while John was filming content for his site.
Dave Tate Ranting About Personal Core Values
In this Table Talk Sam and I discuss the new elitefts Smelling Salts, the Arnold Classic, Exercise Selection, and Core Values. I have this clip beginning at the Core Values.
Is It Really Not Your Fault?
“My coach had me go up to a weight that was too heavy.” I can see how you might feel this was the coach’s fault—but who decided this would be your coach?
Understanding How to Piece Together the Puzzle of Training
After a long break, Dave Tate and Sam Brown are back and discussing how to train different people and personality types. Here's a little bit of insider information for you, It's like putting together a puzzle!
Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast #73
Dave and Sam wanted to catch up after Sam was gone for a week, but then we thought we should all catch up! So join us for this super informal talk a week out from the Arnold Classic!
5 Things All Lifters Must Master
Stop with the, I “suck” attitude, and change it to, I’m getting there... and put in the right actions to validate it.
Going Through The Motions
The difference between a serious lifter and a recreational one is the focus on ALL of it not SOME of it.
The Powerbuilder Program is Here
We will beat puniness and weakness once and for all as we combine bodybuilding and powerlifting to form the ULTIMATE unity.
Challenge Sets
When it comes to challenge sets, are there valid reasons, based in “science” on why they should be done?
LISTEN: Table Talk Podcast Clip — Jim Wendler's Garage Gym Warm-up
Nearly a decade of training combined, and what have Jim Wendler, Matt Rhodes, and Vincent Dizenzo learned about the perfect warm-up?