WATCH: Table Talk — Back-Down Sets
After you've reached the heaviest set of the day, is there a reason to reduce the weight and do more reps?
Why Online Trainers Make Me Upset
Dave Tate Gets Upset When Asked About Online Coaches (Method Muppets)
WATCH: Table Talk — Method Muppets
There are people who have been in the gym for two years or less and now they have their own method. What's the method? Tying their shoes and walking through the gym?
3 Lifting Secrets Raw Lifters Can Learn From Multi-Ply
If the bar moves one inch the wrong way with heavy weight - you're screwed. It's easier to prepare to avoid this than it is to overcome it when it happens. It's also safer.
WATCH: Table Talk — Should You Train Assistance Movements to Failure?
For a powerlifter on a conjugate or Westside style program, you first need to make sure you know the role of each exercise you're doing. This will give you direction on how close to failure to train.
Top Training Tips For Advanced Lifters — Technique, Injury Scale, and Sh...
There's no doubt that there are times when you have to push through because you're just not “into it” but there are other times when you really need to shut it down. The trick is knowing the difference.
Don’t blame this on social media!
For all those posting their high-end six-figure rides as a way to validate their EXTREME success
WATCH: Table Talk — The 3 Most Impressive Things Dave Has Seen at the S4...
The mind-blowing lifts and accomplishments that have occurred in the S4 are too numerous to recount, but there are a few that stick out in Dave's mind.
Key Indicators That Drive Your Powerlifts
This is a short video clip from a seminar we held in Boston many years ago and validates the more things change the more they stay the same.
WATCH: Table Talk — The Three Best Conditioning Tools for Powerlifters
Conditioning doesn't have to be complicated or require expensive equipment. These are the best options for a powerlifter.
Closing in on Our 20th Year in Business
Thanks to your valued partnership, after nearly two decades of business we are still focused on the future.
You Are NOT A Savage!
It's called work for a reason and doing what's expected is not savage or beastmode.
WATCH: Table Talk — Tapering for a Meet Using Conjugate
The appeal of conjugate is the ability to build multiple performance traits at once, but this confuses a lot of lifters as they get closer to a meet. It doesn't have to be so complicated.
WATCH: Table Talk — Feeder and Recovery Workouts
You can't just throw in extra workouts or recovery protocols and expect to get the most out of them. Like everything else in training, they need to be programmed strategically and used at the right times.
Why You Should Hire an Online Coach
Not all online trainers are bad. Many members of team elitefts have been in this line of work for decades, training people long before social media even existed. Here's what to look for.
WATCH: Table Talk — How Should a 15-Year-Old Begin Training for Powerlif...
What's the difference between a teenager who is an absolute beginner and an older lifter coming back from a decade-long layoff?
When And How To Add Powerlifting Equipment
Are you looking to begin using briefs, squat suits, bench shirts and deadlift suits to your training? Do you want to see what you can do beyond knee wraps, sleeves, and a belt?
Strength+ Podcast: Why I Hate Podcasts
There is a good chance there will not be very many of these so enjoy while you can...
The 3 Worst Exercises For The Bench Press
Three things that are not going to help your Bench Press & three things that will.
Two Brian Episode 89: It’s Simple, with Dave Tate
This episode is a recording of Dave Tate’s speech at the 2017 TwoBrain Summit.
WATCH: Table Talk — When to Add Gear During A Training Cycle
This doesn't only apply to multi-ply lifters. How you add equipment in training should have a sequence to it, even if you compete raw.
Top Training Tips For Advanced Lifters — The Last Two Weeks, Coaching, a...
You would think this is all common sense, right?
The 10 Best Louie Simmons Quotes
Some of the best quotes from Louie SImmons and my thoughts on them.
s4 Gym Story - The Ab Bench
As we get ready to move to our new location I will be posting equipment stories from s4.
WATCH: Table Talk — Run the Monolift or Walk Out?
This really shouldn't be a debate. Mimic how you compete.
Top Training Tips For Advanced Lifters — Stay Healthy and Be Your Own Wo...
Do you think the top-level guys are 100% healthy? Do you know the best way to deal with critics?
WATCH: Table Talk — Personality Differences in Powerlifting
Should a training program be altered based on a lifter's personality?
Screw Getting Up Early
I don't feel I #grind. I don't go #beastmode. I'm not #savage. I certainly don't think about #paiddues or #sacrifice.
Wake Up! Injuries Are Part Of The Process
Don't let anyone tell you any different- injuries are a part of the process. It's not a question of if, but when. What happens after that is up to you,
WATCH: Table Talk — Natural Potential and the Genetic Ceiling
The potential for what a lifter can accomplish without using performance enhancing substances is far greater than most people assume.
4 Tips For Finding Great Training Partners
If you are looking to take your training to the next level, these four tips are a great start.
8 Biggest Training Takeaways From 2016
The conclusion to "Spending 2016 in the Basement" and my 8 biggest training takeaways from 2016
Sick of Your Gym?
It took me about two weeks to figure out I uprooted myself right into HELL. I ran into many of the same issues many of you are still dealing with.
Why Singles Are Better For Max Effort Work
Most of the people who talk down Max Effort work, don't really know what it is in the first place.
WATCH: Table Talk — Max Effort Work vs. Submaximal Doubles and Triples
There are different purposes, benefits, and risks of max effort work and submaximal doubles and triples. Which makes more sense for your programming?
Top Training Tips For Advanced Lifters — Life Priority and Team Role
Why am I taking the time to write this? These are the things I find myself repeating over and over again with different lifters.
Spending 2016 In The Basement
I have been known to do a lot of stupid things in my time. As I have gotten older, these times have become fewer and far between. But from time to time… I find a way to out-do myself. This is one of those times.
Jameis Winston, Tim Glover & An Elitefts Rack
"If I can do it, it aint good enough for you" - Tim Glover
WATCH: Table Talk — When to Rotate Supplemental and Accessory Exercises
How much time do you really need to spend with an exercise to know if it's working or not?
How NOT To "F" Up The JM Press
Without a doubt, one of the best things you can do for your Bench Press.
Three Tips That Will Make You Stronger Today
I see these three mistakes so often that I'm sure the majority of readers can learn from this post. All three of these tips come from "under the bar" experience. YES, these are SIMPLE. But they often go overlooked and can make a huge difference in your training immediately.
WATCH: Table Talk — Why Are Some Lifters More Explosive Than Others?
Every lifter falls somewhere on this continuum. It will determine how your max attempts look and how you should train to increase them.
Dave Tate on Human Potential
Throw back video from 2010 seminar...
Looks like this was deleted from the original source but I was able to find this version.
My Westside Story
If you couldn't make it there for at least two years, you have may have trained at Westside, but you weren't "Westside".
Dave Tate's Presentation at Syracuse Strength Seminar 2006
Interesting to hear how some things have changed since 2006 and others are still the exactly the same.
Many issues we blame today on social media were still issues before.
PSA: Does your powerlifting coach know what they are doing?
Several items to look into and a couple others to think about.
WATCH: Table Talk Series Compilation with Dan Green
Over the course of seven episodes, Dave and Dan discuss building a base as a new lifter, limiting factors for lifters of all levels, rehab mentality, adrenaline levels in training, and more. Watch now!