Under The Bar: They are NOT Angry Birds! The Monster Within Special Education
Special education is an unfunded federal mandate. Contrary to popular belief, it is not funded by the feds at 100%. Not even close to a third. Cutbacks and downsizing are hitting education hard, and it’s directly impacting student delivery in the classroom.
Discipline in Training and Life
As someone who often trains alone, I tend to have time to reflect on things between sets. It's in those moments that I see connections between training and everyday life. Here are a few ways that training and life are closely woven together, particularly in the area of discipline.
Pushed by Pain
I've realized I've never told my story, save for a couple of people. Those who've heard it were surprised because, against all odds, I didn't end up completely fucked up because of everything that happened. Instead, I became strong and independent. So here it is. My story.
Training Our Thought Process
Just the other day, I was listening to a motivational speech that got me going. That speech made it clear to me that an evolution of the thought process and perception of what training should be is how lifters and strength athletes progress to the higher levels.
In What We Lack
We associate the word "heart" with an emotional response and driving purpose, when it is, in fact, the opposite. It's the act of leaving emotions and connections behind, if only for a short while.
Rise Out of the Ashes
If I can go through hell and back and find success and happiness, so can you. Rise up out of the ashes like a phoenix.
Avoid the Traps
Society has set these standards, and as a result, many people are overworked, underpaid, in debt, divorced, and unhappy. I call them traps.
Someday I will...
We will prepare with all we have. We will perform to the best of our ability, and we WILL prevail.
Actionable Steps to Defeat Your Doubt
There are many cases where medications are overprescribed and are used only to treat the surface of a deeper issue rather than resolving the underlying cause. So, what should we do to address these common issues that persist amongst our society?
Be Afraid
You hear people in an attempt to salvage their fragile egos say they are afraid of nothing. But I have never understood why being afraid of something is a bad thing.
The Yoke: A Reflection of A Person’s Intangibles
These training samples, along with hard work, allowed me to get a 20” neck, sizeable traps, and a sizeable upper back—all done with minimal equipment, mostly at home, and with extremely high rep counts.
Resurgence After the Rust
When the dust settles and I turn the lights off in that weight room for that final time, what legacy will I leave, how many lives did I touch?
WATCH: Blast from the Past — Dave Tate's 2010 Body Transformation Tip
What does it take to completely transform your training, lifestyle, and eating habits after years of the same goal?
What Is Strength?
Mental strength and physical strength are two necessary components for a healthy, happy life of abundance, but you have to get uncomfortable to start building them.
Mindset: The Difference Between Success and Failure
People who succeed in this world have an iron will and a never-say-die mentality. Do you?
My Powerlifting Influences
I would not be the person or the lifter I am today without the influence of these seven people and the lessons they taught me.
Finding True Happiness
I feel that, along with some financial security and fulfillment, you also need these six variables to achieve true happiness.
The Power of Support
Even in powerlifting, when it feels like you’re one-on-one with the bar, you’re not alone.
WATCH: Coach Shoop Visits Dave Tate
If you've read Under the Bar you know who Bill Shoop is — he's the high school football coach Dave credits with changing his life forever.
27 Reasons to Be Big
This one still makes us laugh. Funny how some things change while others stay the same. Enjoy...
Putting It All Out There — Fighting Complacency and Contentment
Making progress in training or in life means taking ownership of your future. Are you a passenger sitting quietly or are you grabbing the wheel and pressing the gas pedal?