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™.

 
Seated DB Military
Seated DB Military
The seated DB military is a great way to develop overall shoulder strength.
Rolling Tricep Extensions
Rolling Tricep Extensions
This is an old favorite.
One Arm Seated Clean & Press
One Arm Seated Clean & Press
This exercise can be used as a warm-up or as a progression to the standing version utilizing a barbell or various odd objects.
Incline DB Curls
Incline DB Curls
If I'm not mistaken the incline DB curl was one of the staples in Arnold's arm training.
Hex DB Claw Curls
Hex DB Claw Curls
This is a great way to incorporate grip work into your bicep curls.
Hammer Grip Curls
Hammer Grip Curls
Exercise can be done while standing or on a preacher curl bench.
Hammer Curls - Two Arm
Hammer Curls - Two Arm
This is a great movement to help prevent elbow, pec and shoulder tendon injuries.
Full Swings
Full Swings
Movement begins with loading hips with a pullthrough and exploding into hip extension providing momentum to move DB into overhead locked position
Free Standing DB Row
Free Standing DB Row
The only advice that I have for those of you that want to try this exercise is this; make sure you have a strong and conditioned lower back that has very good static strength.
Elbows Out Extensions
Elbows Out Extensions
This movement is great for bringing up the lower part of the tricep.
Dumbbell Shrugs
Dumbbell Shrugs
Just don't do the New Jersey Roll.
Floor Press - Dumbbells
Floor Press - Dumbbells
It is a great lockout builder for the bench press.
Dumbbell Extensions on Incline Bench
Dumbbell Extensions on Incline Bench
This is a variation of dumbbell extensions.
Dumbbell Chest Supported Row
Dumbbell Chest Supported Row
Flex elbows and retract scapula until upper arm is approximately level with torso
Double Hammer Curls
Double Hammer Curls
Exercise can be done while standing or on a preacher curl bench.
Double Biceps Curl
Double Biceps Curl
This is my kind of curl.
Double Arm Chain Curls
Double Arm Chain Curls
This madness HAS to stop!
Depression Curls
Depression Curls
Well here it is. The final straw.
Decline Plate Extensions
Decline Plate Extensions
Exercise should be done by grabbing Olympics plates or dumbbells while on a decline bench.
DB Torso Rotations on a Swiss Ball
DB Torso Rotations on a Swiss Ball
Hips up and posterior chain engaged throughout the movement.
DB Hip Flexor Warmup
DB Hip Flexor Warmup
Exercise should be done by grabbing a db and resting it on the quad as far away from the hip joint as possible.
DB Bench Press, Palms Facing
DB Bench Press, Palms Facing
This variation of the dumbbell bench press is probably the easiest on your shoulders.
Calf Raise - Standing with Dumbbell
Calf Raise - Standing with Dumbbell
This is a great movement for increasing the vertical jump and many other things.
Bridging One-Arm DB Bench Press
Bridging One-Arm DB Bench Press
Setup on edge of bench, with DB’s on quads.
Bridging DB Bench Press
Bridging DB Bench Press
Setup on edge of bench, with DB’s on quads.
Braced Squats - Version 2
Braced Squats - Version 2
Maintain upright, neutral torso posture throughout the execution of squat.
Braced Squats - Version 1
Braced Squats - Version 1
Torso Stability and Coordination
Alternate Hammer Curl
Alternate Hammer Curl
Harboring unlawful weapons.
Alternate DB Curl
Alternate DB Curl
The Ocular Organ/Muscle connection; Wendler Principle #1
Alternate Chain Curls
Alternate Chain Curls
I didn't know where to put this gem.
Riding the Short Bus w/ Triceps Rope
Riding the Short Bus w/ Triceps Rope
Things completely wrong with these pictures: 527
Power Squat With Bands
Power Squat With Bands
This exercise was recently done by Dave for higher reps (15 reps) and done as a lactic acid tolerance workout, which is code in Dave's world for getting a big pump.
Power Squat Machine
Power Squat Machine
The Power Squat is a machine that we jacked up a bit to make it better.
Power Squat Good Mornings
Power Squat Good Mornings
The Power Squat Good Morning is a great lower back movement when you are too worn out to deal with Good Mornings.
Pec Deck
Pec Deck
Use a slow and controlled making sure to get a full stretch throughout the pec region.
Parallel Grip Biangular Chest Press with Band
Parallel Grip Biangular Chest Press with Band
This is one way to take a great machine and make it better.
Single-Legged Leg Press
Single-Legged Leg Press
This is the real reason we designed this machine.
Mystery Exercise
Mystery Exercise
Let me tell you how this works
Magnum Biangular Chest Press
Magnum Biangular Chest Press
This one is not that complicated to explain.
Machine One-Legged Squat
Machine One-Legged Squat
One leg squat with machine
Machine Curls
Machine Curls
I don't think so.
Scooby Leg Press
Scooby Leg Press
Find a leg press machine and push.
Handle Squats
Handle Squats
This exercise has been used for years, but many have forgotten about it.
Close-Stance Leg Press
Close-Stance Leg Press
I guess it's heresy to like the Leg Press these days.
Chest-Supported Shrugs - 45 degree
Chest-Supported Shrugs - 45 degree
One of the biggest weaknesses I have seen over the years is the upper back
Chest-Supported Rows
Chest-Supported Rows
Any rowing motion where the chest is in a supported position.
Biangular Row
Biangular Row
What am I going to say about this? It is a machine row.
Biangular Lat Pulldown
Biangular Lat Pulldown
I have never been a big fan of machine training.
Assisted Leg Press
Assisted Leg Press
This exercise is used for people that cannot lift the leg sled by themselves.
Walking Two-Hand Kettlebell swings
Walking Two-Hand Kettlebell swings
This exercise is an excellent movement for improving conditioning and improving strength endurance in the posterior chain.
Side Raises With KBs
Side Raises With KBs
The difference is where the weight is distributed.
Side Plank with Kettlebell
Side Plank with Kettlebell
Perform a side plank and hold a kettlebell in your top hand, with your arm extended straight.
Pistol Squat/ Single-Legged Squat
Pistol Squat/ Single-Legged Squat
This is a true single leg squat.
Parallel Rack/Catch Position
Parallel Rack/Catch Position
This is the parallel catch position to rack the kettlebell
Kettlebell Pulls with Sled Straps
Kettlebell Pulls with Sled Straps
Just loop together as many sled straps as possible to a few heavy kettlebells and go to town pulling hand over hand.
Kettlebell Farmer Walk Relays
Kettlebell Farmer Walk Relays
Notice the extra KB's in the background.
Kettlebell Bear Crawl
Kettlebell Bear Crawl
This is a great conditioning exercise as well as a great exercise for your shoulders, abs and well, your whole body!
KB Burpee
KB Burpee
Begin this exercise with 2 kettlebells, one in each hand.
Hand-to-Hand Swing
Hand-to-Hand Swing
Increase strength-speed with a heavier kettlebell

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