Conventional Dead Lifts

Conventional Dead Lifts

Dave Tate
This max effort exercise is designed to test overall body strength.
Close Grip Fat Bar 1/2 Foam Press

Close Grip Fat Bar 1/2 Foam Press

Dave Tate
This movement is intended to work the triceps.
Cambered Bar Bench Press

Cambered Bar Bench Press

Dave Tate
The cambered bar bench press is one of the best ways to increase the strength off of your chest.
Buffalo Bar Box Squat

Buffalo Bar Box Squat

Dave Tate
The buffalo bar is a specially made bar that has a slight camber to it.
Bradford Press

Bradford Press

Dave Tate
Begin by un-racking a barbell much like you would during a military press.
Box Deadlifts

Box Deadlifts

Dave Tate
The box deadlift is a great training tool for many reasons.
Board Presses Without Partner

Board Presses Without Partner

Dave Tate
Many times it is hard to find someone to train with and this can be especially difficult when you need a spot or someone to hold the boards when performing a board press.
Board Press with Bench Shirt

Board Press with Bench Shirt

Dave Tate
I do understanding most readers don't bench press with a shirt and more than likely never will.
Bent Over Barbell Row

Bent Over Barbell Row

Dave Tate
This is a great exercise to develop your lats and upper back.
Belt Squat with Bar

Belt Squat with Bar

Dave Tate
Then I thought about the genius of this exercise.
Barbell Shrugs

Barbell Shrugs

Dave Tate
I have talked extensively about building a big yoke.
Barbell Front Raise

Barbell Front Raise

Dave Tate
This is considered an old school exercise.
Barbell Curls w/ Chains

Barbell Curls w/ Chains

Dave Tate
I'm not a big fan of curls. In fact, I can count on my back hairs how many reps I've done over my lifetime.
Bands and Chains with bands and chains and lockouts....

Bands and Chains with bands and chains and lockouts....

Dave Tate
Your guess is as good as mine.
Back Hyper Complex

Back Hyper Complex

Dave Tate
Work the entire posterior chain. Lifter performs a back hyper extension and then rows the barbell to their midsection.
Back Extension / Row Combination

Back Extension / Row Combination

Dave Tate
Setup in a GHR, Back Extension or Roman Chair. Extend hips and lock into place close to parallel to the floor.
5 Board Press

5 Board Press

Dave Tate
The 5 Board Press, along with the 4 Board Press, is one of of the best ways to increase lockout strength for your bench press.
4 Board Press

4 Board Press

Dave Tate
I think the 4 Board Press is one of the best lockout exercises you can do.
4 Board Floor Press

4 Board Floor Press

Dave Tate
The 4 Board Floor Press is performed just like a regular 4 Board Press except that you are lying on the floor.
5 Board Floor Press

5 Board Floor Press

Dave Tate
The 5 Board Floor Press is performed just like a regular 5 Board Press except that you are lying on the floor.
3 Board Press

3 Board Press

Dave Tate
The 3 Board Press is also a great way to control the range of motion if you are dealing with shoulder and pec injuries.
Shoulder Press With SS Bar

Shoulder Press With SS Bar

Dave Tate
This exercise is very challenging on your grip and hands.
2 Board Press

2 Board Press

Dave Tate
The 2 Board Press is one of the top 5 all-time max effort exercises.
1 Board Press

1 Board Press

Dave Tate
The 1 Board Press has become a favorite of lifters, from raw to equipped lifters. To perform this exercise, all you need is a one board (a 2x6 works perfectly) and a regular bench.