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Building Massive Forearms

Dave Tate
The secret sauce to building bigger & better forearms.
WATCH: Table Talk — Can Single-Ply Gear Supplement A Raw Lifter's Training?

WATCH: Table Talk — Can Single-Ply Gear Supplement A Raw Lifter's Training?

Dave Tate
If you're competing raw but want to use briefs or a shirt in training, there's one rule you need to follow.
dave-utb-header1Rip or be ripped

Rip or be Ripped

Dave Tate
I know the true strength of a man is not in how much he can lift but how high he can lift others. I may have beat Coach’s bench press, but I still aspire to be the man who helped me that day in the parking lot.
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Dave Tate
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WATCH: Table Talk — Finding Solutions to Deadlift Weaknesses

WATCH: Table Talk — Finding Solutions to Deadlift Weaknesses

Dave Tate
Leverages will influence your ideal deadlift stance, but that's only one small part of finding your weakness is.
In their own words.

In their own words.

Dave Tate
A small collection of some of the posts to my Facebook wall.
THREE DAYS LEFT — Win 12 Weeks of Free Online Training from Team Elitefts

THREE DAYS LEFT — Win 12 Weeks of Free Online Training from Team Elitefts

Dave Tate
Participating coaches include; Swede Burns, Clint Darden, Julia Ladewski, Brandon Smitley, Joe Schillero, Ken Skip Hill, Zach Gallmann, Matt Ladewski, Shane Church, David Allen, Casey Williams, Dani Overcash, David Kirschen, Sheri Whethem, Ken Whethem.
Ken Skip Hill - A coach you sould know.

Ken Skip Hill - A coach you sould know.

Dave Tate
His primary focus is nutrition and supplementation but is called on for his years of training and life coaching experience.
Elitefts internal memo on new team members

Elitefts internal memo on new team members

Dave Tate
Internal memo on new team members,
Team Elitefts Arnold Classic Update

Team Elitefts Arnold Classic Update

Dave Tate
As far as how our team did here are some bullet points, but for me the coolest thing about the weekend was the open gym time.
Matt Ladewski: A coach you should know

Matt Ladewski: A coach you should know

Dave Tate
Matt has been associated with Team Elitefts for close to 10 years in multiple capacities. Through our Social Media and QA, out of all the active Team members, he has answered more of your training questions than anyone else on the site.
WATCH: Table Talk — Do Some Training Programs Only Work If You Take Steroids?

WATCH: Table Talk — Do Some Training Programs Only Work If You Take Steroids?

Dave Tate
I hear lifters say this shit all the time. It's ludicrous.
Swede Burns: Another coach you should REALLY know

Swede Burns: Another coach you should REALLY know

Dave Tate
There are three things that really matter and when you add these up and really look at what this means, you end up with a great coach. Read this to see how Swede Burns excels at these three things. Also, click through to win a chance to win 12 weeks of free online training with him.
Wanna Train At Elitefts Thursday Night Before The Arnold? Read How

Wanna Train At Elitefts Thursday Night Before The Arnold? Read How

Dave Tate
24 hour FLASH raffle to train at elitefts s4 private training compound the Thursday (3/3/2016) before the Arnold Classic. Raffle begins at midnight and will run 24 hours. Ten winners will be selected on Wednesday. No purchase necessary
WATCH: Table Talk — The Worst Beginner Mistake

WATCH: Table Talk — The Worst Beginner Mistake

Dave Tate
This mistake is really, really simple, even if no one wants to take ownership of it.
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This could be the worst thing I've ever done for squats.

Dave Tate
Yes, I still do stupid shit for no other reason then to see if I can do it or not. In this case I failed.
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Are you a coach or a captain?

Dave Tate
If you're are the top dog in your gym are you being a "Captain" or a "Chump".
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A Tribute to Maris Anne Sternberg

Dave Tate
Powerlifting has lost a true Legend. Maris is now in a better place and no longer struggling to take another breath of air
Win 12 weeks of online training from Team Elitefts

Win 12 weeks of online training from Team Elitefts

Dave Tate
This is a money back offer on a service you will have the ability to win for FREE.
Four foods for EPIC fat abs

Four foods for EPIC fat abs

Dave Tate
I'm writing this post because one mark of measure we used to use years ago to gauge our potential strength and how we were peaking for a meet was we would measure the size of our head and the size of our bellies. Based upon that, we would know if we were ready for our meet or not. Are you holding yourself back?
Julia Ladewski - A Coach You Should Know

Julia Ladewski - A Coach You Should Know

Dave Tate
She has helped thousands of people over the years do exactly what you are trying to or wanting to do.
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Discipline Video Rant: Fat, Bloated, Angry with CPAP imprents on my face.

Dave Tate
There's going to be a time when you can't do this anymore. Don't piss on this opportunity. When it's gone, it's gone.
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Four key factors to staying tight, strong and injury free.

Dave Tate
The first thing you need to understand is when lifting big weights, or light weights for that matter, being tight is extremely important. The tighter that you can keep your body, the safer and stronger you will be, but what does "getting tight mean?". Here are four simple ,but often overlooked, things to help you get started today...
6 Training Videos You Don't Want To Miss

6 Training Videos You Don't Want To Miss

Dave Tate
John Meadows is now just a few weeks away from the Arnold Classic. I thought it would be a good idea to post some of the videos we've made together.