Dave Tate

www.elitefts.com

Dave 'Under The Bar' has been involved in Strength & Conditioning for over three decades. He has logged more than 40,000 hours of training and consulting with professional, elite, gen pop and novice athletes, trainers and coaches. He has spoken at over 100 events and authored 20 books, as well as, writing over 2000 articles for magazines and prominent websites. Dave competed in Powerlifting between 1983-2004 obtaining elite rankings in multiple weight classes. Dave is married to elitefts co-founder Traci Arnold-Tate where they resided in London, Ohio with their two sons. Personal Credo: Live, Learn, Pass on™.

 
3 Ways to Really Build Muscle
3 Ways to Really Build Muscle
Are you looking for the magic tip to gaining solid lean muscle mass? Look no more. All you need to know is within this article.
Brian Shaw, Zydrunas Savickas BIG Z & Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson at elitefts™ Compound
Brian Shaw, Zydrunas Savickas BIG Z & Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson at eli...
Three of the strongest men in the world visit elitefts.
Why Things Suck Before They Get Better
Why Things Suck Before They Get Better
If you are thinking about giving up maybe you should read this.
My Video Intro From The Sports Training Summit
My Video Intro From The Sports Training Summit
Video of my elitefts™ Sports Training Summit Introduction
Know What You Don't Know, Execute What You Do
Know What You Don't Know, Execute What You Do
At the Sports Performance Training Summit, Dave Tate defines Live, Learn, Pass On for coaches.
We ALL have another gear, find it
We ALL have another gear, find it
Whether I become great or I never become anything. I will never quit and I will always know I gave everything I had to give...
Evan Centopani Discusses Adversity
Evan Centopani Discusses Adversity
Prime Nutrition's Evan Centopani Discusses Adversity- In this video we visit Evan at his home in Connecticut
The Evolution of DeFranco's Football Training
The Evolution of DeFranco's Football Training
Joe D. talks about 3 of the changes he's made to his program during the past 12 years.
You ever wonder why we do not charge for content?
You ever wonder why we do not charge for content?
Just to be clear on this, I do know that this is not a great business move.
XPC Finals @ The Arnold Classic - Day 1 Results
XPC Finals @ The Arnold Classic - Day 1 Results
Day 1 results for the XPC Powerlifting Finals
IFBB Pro Andrew Hudson Speaks About Training With Meadows & Tate
IFBB Pro Andrew Hudson Speaks About Training With Meadows & Tate
"I got to train at the legendary Elitefts gym with my coach/friend/mentor John Meadows and the iconic Dave Tate... from the get go my goal was to puke like Evan Centopani did.. if I can do that then I'm hardcore right?" - Andrew Hudson
The Guy We Were Not Able To Drop (for long)
The Guy We Were Not Able To Drop (for long)
Last Thursday was leg day and there really was only one goal in mind...To get IFBB Pro Andrew Hudson to vomit. This was my goal, John Meadows goal AND Andrews. This is what happened.
Now THIS Is What It's All About!
Now THIS Is What It's All About!
Chris Janek will hit the platform tomorrow but what he did today could be more impressive.
Smitley Breaks All Time World Record
Smitley Breaks All Time World Record
VIDEO: Brandon Smitley's ALL TIME World Squat Record of 565 w/ Knee Wraps at 132
Barbell Shrugged & Business Barbell Visits elitefts™
Barbell Shrugged & Business Barbell Visits elitefts™
The #1 Strength. Fitness and Nutrition Podcast on the web stopped off at elitefts.
Team Destination, GASP & BB Visit elitefts™ Compond
Team Destination, GASP & BB Visit elitefts™ Compond
Great day at Elite Fts yesterday with a small part of the GASP, BB, and destination team. - Greg McCloy
ketchup
ketchup
Doing what I gotta do to keep my log up.
Yessica Martinez Goes 8 for 9 while Ano Pulls 804
Yessica Martinez Goes 8 for 9 while Ano Pulls 804
Elitefts Team Athlete Yessica Martinez goes 297-181-352 for a 75.5 lb PR total of 830.5
Ed Coan & Chris Duffin Talk Strength Shop
Ed Coan & Chris Duffin Talk Strength Shop
This is REALLY good and worth the time to watch. One key take away aside from the content of the video is to understand you have to ALWAYS keep learning! - Dave Tate
Sports Performance Summit (quick spotlight) - Video
Sports Performance Summit (quick spotlight) - Video
Quick Spotlight Video From The Sports Performance Summit
Almost Passed Training Legs, Arm Work & New Article
Almost Passed Training Legs, Arm Work & New Article
When you can't walk or talk you know you are really training.
6 Ways To Increase Strength
6 Ways To Increase Strength
Six REAL factors to getting strong, not the same crap we've read over and over... and over again. Seriously, how many times do we have to be told to train hard, be consistent, follow a program and eat right? Those may not even matter anyhow but these do.
Building A Bigger Back
Building A Bigger Back
Trying to build lats so maybe someday I can fly. Maybe not, but I have to write something in here. In this post I do show (in detail) how I like to do the reverse lat pulldown.
More Washed Up Meathead Weekend Training
More Washed Up Meathead Weekend Training
Back training inspired from my days at WSBB and chest training with a double failure twist.
Hello, My name is Dave and I am a Washed Up Meathead
Hello, My name is Dave and I am a Washed Up Meathead
What is a washed up meathead and could you be one?
Rapid Fat Loss Principles
Rapid Fat Loss Principles
There are no easy ways to lose fat but these principles can help.
Is Combine Training Worth It?
Is Combine Training Worth It?
Could combine tips and tricks be hurting more than helping?
New Book From John Meadows and Scott Stevenson!
New Book From John Meadows and Scott Stevenson!
How does John define "difference makers"?
Arnolds Bodybuilding Success
Arnolds Bodybuilding Success
You can never get enough of Arnold. This is one video worth watching.
9 Week Conjugate Strength Training Program Proven to Break Records
9 Week Conjugate Strength Training Program Proven to Break Records
This was designed in December 2000 and has been used by thousands of lifters to better grasp Conjugate Training and increase the strength of their Squat, Bench Press and Deadlift by hundreds of pounds.
Joe Defranco Teaching The Box Squat From The Bottom Up
Joe Defranco Teaching The Box Squat From The Bottom Up
The basics of teaching the box squat from the "bottom up"
Legs To Go - Arms 4 Show
Legs To Go - Arms 4 Show
Embarrassed, what else can I say.
Muscle Building Blunders
Muscle Building Blunders
How believing that you’re special is about the stupidest thing you can do.
Do you really need to keep a training log? Dorian Yates did!
Do you really need to keep a training log? Dorian Yates did!
Why did Dorian Yates keep a training journal?
Will Failure To Inovate Kill Your Business?
Will Failure To Inovate Kill Your Business?
Do you know what factors determine if your gym will thrive or die?
Unveiling of new EliteFTS National Competition Bench!
Unveiling of new EliteFTS National Competition Bench!
Unpacking of the Elitefts Competition Bench
Women and Diet: The "Good Number" of Calories
Women and Diet: The "Good Number" of Calories
Calories do not hold moral value and are not a referendum on whether you are a good or bad person.
Great Lessons We Can Learn From Arnold Schwarzenegger
Great Lessons We Can Learn From Arnold Schwarzenegger
Excellent Podcast with Tim Farris and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Leg training with Ken Jackson & John Meadows. This is what we did.
Leg training with Ken Jackson & John Meadows. This is what we did.
IFBB Ken Jackson in town and videos of a video of our leg training session.
How I Spent Valentine's  Weekend
How I Spent Valentine's Weekend
Rows, Presses, Kettlebells, Movies, BMX and Pressing like a Powerlifter.
Elitefts Wins Best Forum Of 2014
Elitefts Wins Best Forum Of 2014
Powerlifting Watch Poll is now complete. Thank you all for the support.
 You’re Fat Because You’re Stupid
You’re Fat Because You’re Stupid
Insanity is riding the Q train from Astoria at rush hour with your underwear over your head singing “Bohemian Rhapsody.” But repeating the same actions and expecting different results isn’t insanity — it’s stupidity. - Bryan Krahn
Compression Floss Bands Post Rehab
Compression Floss Bands Post Rehab
Joey Smith walking you through how he has been using the elitefts compression bands for his personal post rehab therapy.
What Is The Spot Athletics?
What Is The Spot Athletics?
One of the most knowledgeable staffs in the country with Honest, caring coaches who adjust for individual needs. Real strength training, from accomplished strength athletes that fix issues that other trainers cause.
All about Doggcrapp Training - DC Training
All about Doggcrapp Training - DC Training
A great resource to learn more about DC Training.
John Meadows Podcast - How To Be A Beast!
John Meadows Podcast - How To Be A Beast!
On this week episode of Under The Bar Tom and Rawdon get the low down from the Mountain Dog himself John Meadows on all things required to be a beast in the gym
Happy Valentine's Day - Training & SH*T
Happy Valentine's Day - Training & SH*T
Happy Valentine's Day the elitefts Way. Live, Learn (Love) and Pass On.
My Washed Up Meathead Training
My Washed Up Meathead Training
My washed up meathead training from this week. So far...
A Double Stack Day
A Double Stack Day
Pressin' isn't what it used to be.
Building Some Hurting Bombs
Building Some Hurting Bombs
I needed to know if I was going to end up bent over a bucket or passed out on the floor so I could let her know.
Prilepin's Table Discussion From Nerd Fitness
Prilepin's Table Discussion From Nerd Fitness
This is a good discussion with some nice links in regards to the use of Prilepin's table.
Last Night Leg Training
Last Night Leg Training
Last night leg training
Training For: Nothing
Where's Waldo? I mean Dave.
Where's Waldo? I mean Dave.
Where have I been and what have I been up to? Training For - Nothing
5 Elements of Defeat
5 Elements of Defeat
Will you be a champ or a chump?
Do Goals Limit Your Success?
Do Goals Limit Your Success?
If you are breaking PR after PR than maybe your goals are the biggest limit to your success.
Holiday Address from the Founder
Holiday Address from the Founder
A letter from CEO and Founder of elitefts.com Inc. Dave Tate.
Happy Thanksgiving from Elitefts
Happy Thanksgiving from Elitefts
Maybe it’s time to stop thanking customers just for their business.
Life Is NOT A Marathon
Life Is NOT A Marathon
This post really caught my attention because I think along the same lines and as so happens was considering writing something about the same topic. As luck would have it Martin beat me to the punch and did a WAY better job with this than I ever could of.
Chest Training Sunday & What To Do If You Can't Train
Chest Training Sunday & What To Do If You Can't Train
Chest training session and what to do & and how to train when you really don't have the time.

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