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™.

 
Kettlebell Flyes with Bands
Kettlebell Flyes with Bands
This exercise is pretty simple, despite the name.
Front Raises with Kettlebells
Front Raises with Kettlebells
This movement is performed the same way you would a standard dumbbell front raise except you will be using Kettle bells.
Fat Bar Extensions with Kettlebell (on floor)
Fat Bar Extensions with Kettlebell (on floor)
Now this is a new one and pretty strange.
Elbows-Out Extensions with KB
Elbows-Out Extensions with KB
Finally a way to blast your triceps for guy with beat up shoulders and elbows.
Double Kettlebell Rack Walks
Double Kettlebell Rack Walks
These are excellent for developing work capacity and strengthening your trunk and core area.
Double-Kettlebell High Pulls
Double-Kettlebell High Pulls
Another plus is that there truly is no resisting the bells on the way down.
Double Bentover Kettlebell Rows
Double Bentover Kettlebell Rows
This is an excellent substitute for bentover BB rows.
Double-Arm Swing (Squat Position)
Double-Arm Swing (Squat Position)
Initiate movement by swinging the kettlebell backwards through your legs
Double-Arm Swing (Lower Back Emphasis)
Double-Arm Swing (Lower Back Emphasis)
Increase explosiveness of hip/back extension with low reps
Bentover Rear Delt with KBs
Bentover Rear Delt with KBs
This movement is performed the same way as rear lateral raises with dumbbells.
Bear Crawl Sled Drags with Kettlebells
Bear Crawl Sled Drags with Kettlebells
This movement is one of my favorite sled training exercises, but I guess it can go here as well!
2-Hand Zercher Squat
2-Hand Zercher Squat
This is one of the easiest variations to learn to squat with.
1-Arm Swing (Squat Position)
1-Arm Swing (Squat Position)
Increase explosiveness of hip/back extension with low reps
1 Arm Swing (low back emphasis)
1 Arm Swing (low back emphasis)
Increase explosiveness of hip/back extension with low reps
One-Arm Kettlebell Military Press w/Bands
One-Arm Kettlebell Military Press w/Bands
These are an added variation to military pressing with kettlebells.
1-Arm Hang Position
1-Arm Hang Position
Situate the kettlebell between your legs
1 Arm Kettlebell Dead Position
1 Arm Kettlebell Dead Position
This is the position from which any 1 arm pull, clean, snatch, etc will be initiated from if you opt to perform the lift from the floor.
1-Arm Kettlebell Clean
1-Arm Kettlebell Clean
Perform from the Dead or Hang position
Tricep Extensions with an Olympic Plate
Tricep Extensions with an Olympic Plate
Tricep strength and shoulder stability while maintaining beneficial elbow and wrist positioning
T-Bar Retractions
T-Bar Retractions
Setup in a T-bar and perform protractions and retractions with head in neutral
Supine Internal Rotation
Supine Internal Rotation
Loop one or two bands to the bottom of a power rack.
Supine Band External Rotation
Supine Band External Rotation
Loop one or two bands to the bottom of a power rack.
Side Lying External Rotation
Side Lying External Rotation
Be sure to keep your elbow at your side.
Shoulder Horn with Cables
This is a great exercise for strengthening the rotator cuff.
Shoulder Horn
Shoulder Horn
This is best done before a training session or after.
Shoulder Band Traction (overhead)
Shoulder Band Traction (overhead)
The average time per set will be close to 2-4 minutes per arm.
Shoulder Band Traction (forward)
Hook the hand around your wrist so you are NOT holding it with your hands.
Shoulder Band Traction (bottom)
Shoulder Band Traction (bottom)
This process will take between 2-4 minutes per arm.
Reach and Roll
Reach and Roll
Arms out front. Walk sides to one side until you reach max position then twist slightly for a greater stretch.
Prone Shoulder Cable Pull
Prone Shoulder Cable Pull
To do this lay face down on a bench at a slight angle from the cable machine.
One Arm Cable Pull Over
One Arm Cable Pull Over
This movement is more for flexibility and Mobility of the shoulder than anything else.
Foam Roller - Glutes
Foam Roller - Glutes
To foam roll the glutes, cross your right ankle over your left knee.
Leg Adduction / Leg Abduction
Leg Adduction / Leg Abduction
Leg Adduction / Leg Abduction
Hip Extension with bands
This is one more exercise in the hip/band hip series.
Hip Crossovers - Knees Side To Side
Feet flat on the floor drops knees from side to side.
Guard Back Extensions
Guard Back Extensions
Locked onto the top of a flat bench with a guard (between legs) position.
Front Laterals with Olympic Plates
Front Laterals with Olympic Plates
Perform front laterals on various degrees of an incline bench.
Foam Roller - Quads/ Hip Flexors
Foam Roller - Quads/ Hip Flexors
To foam roll the quads and hip flexors, lie on your stomach, supporting yourself with your elbows.
Foam Roller - IT Band
Foam Roller - IT Band
To foam roll the IT Band, place the foam roller directly under outside of your thigh.
Foam Roller - Hamstrings
Foam Roller - Hamstrings
Foam Rolling is a great rehab tool for all parts of the body.
Foam Roller - Adductors
Foam Roller - Adductors
Foam Rolling is a great rehab tool for all parts of the body.
Pull Through - Sled
Pull Through - Sled
Ensure tension on strap at start
Prowler & Kettlebell Conditioning
Prowler & Kettlebell Conditioning
Working the prowler is downright brutal for conditioning and VERY applicable for combative athletes.
Hip/Leg Abduction - Sled
Hip/Leg Abduction - Sled
Secure strap around ankle
Harness Dragging
Harness Dragging
I have used both the harness and the belt for sled dragging.
Hand Over Hand Rope Sled Pull
Hand Over Hand Rope Sled Pull
This can also be done as an alternative to rope climbing for heavier guys and / or for safety reasons.
Front & Rear Raise - Sled
Front & Rear Raise - Sled
These two movements have saved my shoulders too many times to count.
Forward Belt Drag
Forward Belt Drag
Maintain upright posture in order to activate the posterior chain muscles
Sled Bicep Curl
Sled Bicep Curl
Ensure tension on strap at start
Bent Over Forward Drag
Bent Over Forward Drag
Strengthen posterior chain
Bear Crawl
Bear Crawl
Attach strap to shoulder harness or belt
Backward Belt Drag
Backward Belt Drag
Quadriceps are on fire!
Backward Ankle Drag
Backward Ankle Drag
Hamstrings, Glutes, Erectors
Prowler Bear Crawls
Prowler Bear Crawls
I LOVE the prowler and the prowler loves me!
Squatting Med Ball Throw
Squatting Med Ball Throw
This is one variation of throwing a medicine ball.

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