I'm Baaaack!
Not even 72 hours ago I was treading water in the South Pacific in turquoise blue water that you could see a fathom deep, looking back at the Jungle's canopy and having dialog with my new found friends (the monkeys and parrots) when I was but a phone call away from NEVER returning. Yup, I'm like […]
Fixing Dave Tate - Max Effort/Dynamic Effort Programming
The max effort and dynamic effort training I use.
MY ALL-TIME FAVORITE DAVE TATE TIP
I have been training for nearly 35 years and I still get excited when I learn something new
TEACHING AND LEARNING
One of the many great aspects about strength sports is that there is always something to learn. This information can be in the form of a book, a manual, from another coach, from a video, or from one of the greatest teachers of all, from experience. Here is what we mean....
Training Catch-up, sort of...
24 in 30 (26) is done! Resting and getting ready for the semester to start. On to the next challenge with my training.
Road Trip Rants: Howe, Indiana
Here I go again on my own...
Goin' down the only road I've ever known
Training and you just never know
I hesitate to write this but I feel a bit compelled to say something about it. Two Thursdays ago I received a text from a friend. I had not heard from him in quite some time. When I first got in contact with him , a friend had asked me to help him out with […]
PERSEVERANCE
There is something that is a defining trait of champions now and from decades gone by, and that is perseverance. It is perseverance which has always been part of the bedrock that all success is built on. The work behind the scenes that gets the job done. Here is what we mean......
Howe Military Academy Announces New Strength & Fitness Center
HMA’s President, COL Tate, commented, “the Strength and Fitness Center fills a significant void in the Academy’s wholisitic approach to Cadet development. Along with rigorous academic and leader development programs, Cadets will have the opportunity to advance their physical readiness and wellness utilizing state-of-the-art-equipment. The entire campus community is excited about the facility”.
10 Deadlift Tips You Need To Know
Based on the thousands of lifters I have seen, one or more of these tips will be game changers for you.
Pulling the most I have in years w/video of Neal and I
elitefts teammate, Meana Albersworth, moved to nearby Port Orange last month and he's honored to be coaching her. Utilizing the Minimalist/M2 Method for her USPA meet in Miami on December 15th, follow along as Brian share notes on her progress. This month too, continue to watch how his Special Olympian athlete prepares for the Florida State Games, learn new ways
7/10- Speed Pulls and April Pulling heavy
I plan to keep alternating heavy pulls with speed pulls each week to give my lower back more recovery time.