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Happy Fathers Day

Dave Tate
The more we grow, the more things change and in many aspects the more they stay the same. As a father I wonder will my children be inspired and find their passion because of me, or will they find their passion despite of me. Am I really doing the best for them?
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Washed Up Meathead Leg Day

Dave Tate
Leg day training and no missed reps on the bench press while one guy smashed someone's face in the ground.
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Watch, Listen, Learn and Apply #2

Dave Tate
Can making your bed everyday can help change the world?
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Two Dynamic Bench Cycles That Will Blow Your Bench Up

Dave Tate
Are you looking for something new to take you bench up a notch? Here are two.
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How To Get The Smell Of Dog Crap Off Yourself

Dave Tate
The school bell rang, marking the end of another day. I grabbed my jacket and lunch pail and found my usual spot in the back of the line. Released from our daily educational grind, I exited the back door with the rest of the kids never expecting what was about to happen.
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Don't Be This Person

Dave Tate
Maybe this is how the rest of the business world works but we CAN do better.
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Watch, Listen, Learn and Apply

Dave Tate
If you watch (or just listen) to anything this year make it this.
More Thoughts On Passion Trumping Everything

More Thoughts On Passion Trumping Everything

Dave Tate
In fact very few who are the "best of the best" are still passionate about what they are doing. Their passion faded long ago and they just show up out of habit or not knowing what else to do.
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A Full Week of Mashed Up Meathead Training

Dave Tate
Rather than post each training session as a single post I wanted to try to do something different this time as it will provide a different overview of my training.
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3 Things that WILL make you better in the gym & life.

Dave Tate
Most fail because they simply quit when things get hard.
10 Ways to Become an Internet Guru

10 Ways to Become an Internet Guru

Dave Tate
When did it become a bad thing to take pride in your best work?
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14 Articles Every Strength Coach, Trainer, Lifter & Athlete Must Read

Dave Tate
These are 14 articles I feel every coach, trainer and lifter must read.
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Are You Content With Little Things?

Dave Tate
All those years could I have been looking for content in the BIGGER things when really needed to find it first in the little things
Passion Trumps Everything

Passion Trumps Everything

Dave Tate
Passion is where you go to find relief and comfort and deal with your problems. It’s not where you go to escape them.
Grinding Water: Mashed Up Meathead Chest Day

Grinding Water: Mashed Up Meathead Chest Day

Dave Tate
A mill cannot grind with water that is past - American Proverb
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Mashed Up Meathead Leg Day

Dave Tate
Waiting for the cramps to come.
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Two Overlooked Strategies to Overcome Training Barriers

Dave Tate
Two often overlooked or forgotten ways to overcome training barriers.
A Normal Mashed Up Meathead Back Day

A Normal Mashed Up Meathead Back Day

Dave Tate
Another day in the neighborhood
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5 Simple Ways To Avoid Failure

Dave Tate
Are you making one of these mistakes? Could one of these simple things change your training & life? Read on...
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A Few Mashed Up Meathead Training Sessions

Dave Tate
Looking for some training ideas or something new to try. Here you go...
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Are lives better left to chance?

Dave Tate
Years ago, I used to joke with others lifters about how it didn't matter how I would feel when I was 40 or 50 years old, and if I pushed hard enough, I hoped that all of my joints would need to be replaced. Funny how this actually plays out.
How did he bench 650 raw the day after missing it with gear?

How did he bench 650 raw the day after missing it with gear?

Dave Tate
Have you ever puked from a set of bench pressing? Well, that's only one of the reasons.
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I hate these things.

Dave Tate
It's not often someone restores my hope in something I can't stand.
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Salem, Ohio Stop Out & Say Hi

Dave Tate
If you live around or are in Salem, Ohio on May 16th stop out and say hi. This is a great cause and your support is appreciated.