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.
Tank Smashes into the elitefts Gym!
Chris "The Tank" Janek makes his first visit to the elitefts™ compound!
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
Barbell Shrugged & Business Barbell Visits elitefts™
The #1 Strength. Fitness and Nutrition Podcast on the web stopped off at elitefts.
Dave Tate, Elite FTS CEO, Drops Training, Business, and Industry Knowled...
Part 2 and 3 of Dave Tate's interview with John Bosse of Barbell1
Dave Tate, Elite FTS CEO, Drops Training, Business, and Industry Knowledge
Dave Tate, Elite FTS CEO, Drops Training, Business, and Industry Knowledge.
How to Dial in Your Bodybuilding Condition
This is the introduction of my journey, explaining the training and nutrition I am implementing, to complete my goal of winning the overall at a National-qualifier.
Mountain Dog Training with Emphasis on Back Detail and Biceps
Dave Tate, John Meadows, columnist Alexander Cortes, and IFBB pro Andrew Hudson train back and biceps at the compound.
Dave Tate Signs To Speak At SWIS 2015
Dave Tate will be presenting with Eric Serrano, Dr. Rob Rakowski, Dr. David Leaf, Joe DeFranco, Dr. Dale Buchberger, Dr. John Berardi and others at the SWIS Symposium 2015.
Dave Tate Shapes Future of SPTS Presenter
He attended a seminar of Dave’s 15 years ago as a nobody. Today he’s presenting for elitefts.
Sports Performance Summit (quick spotlight) - Video
Quick Spotlight Video From The Sports Performance Summit
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.
Teaching Humility and Success
One of the most important lessons is not learning how to accomplish your goals, but rather how to carry yourself once you do.
Ryan Munsey Shares Meadows, Tate Training Lessons
The true and motivational account of his time in London challenges the perception of Iron Success.
WATCH: A Message from Team elitefts
There's more to our athletes than big numbers and world-class physiques. Find out what really matters to Team elitefts this holiday season.
Happy Thanksgiving from Elitefts
Maybe it’s time to stop thanking customers just for their business.
Deconstructing the Deadlift
It took me over 30 years, 80,000 deadlifts, teaching and watching thousands of lifters and learning from the "best of the best" to give you the information presented in this article.
Planning a Powerlifting Meet
The basics of running a powerlifting meet center around providing a safe and enjoyable event for the lifters. These guidelines will ensure that happens.
WATCH: Advanced Programming for Leg Hypertrophy
Do you want quads that sweep like a janitor and hams that hang like horse's balls?
The Ins and Outs of Knee Wraps
Team elitefts shares tips and tricks to get the most out of knee reinforcement.
Inside the Mind of One of the Top Gym Owners in the Country
In California by way of Scotland, Alwyn Cosgrove is changing the personal training business one rep at a time.
Banded Single Leg Hamstring Curl
Elitefts™ founder Dave Tate demonstrates how to perform a banded single leg hamstring curl.
Single Arm Band Pushdowns
Elitefts™ founder Dave Tate performs a drop set of single arm band pushdowns.
Prone Rows with Grenades and Chains
Elitefts™ Founder Dave Tate and Elitefts™ Advisor and Owner of Mountain Dog Training and Nutrition John Meadows demonstrate prone rows with grenades and chains at the Elitefts™ S4 Compound.
WATCH: Hypertrophy-Based Back Training
Dave and the BIG DOG bring on scapular Armageddon by inflicting trapezoid tyranny and latissimus dorsi demolitiion with just a touch of rhomboidal wreckage.
WATCH: SS Yoke Bar Throwdown
Dave "MF'n" Tate tries to take Derek "Mountain Puppy" Dolgner to obedience school...but the puppy breaks his leash.
Meet New Team Member Meana Franco
With guidance from hall-of-famer Steve Goggins, Franco is poised to make her mark in the sport.
The Long Road to a 900-Pound Bench
At the RPS Battle of Champions: Connecticut State Championships I accomplished a life-long goal.
Elitefts™ Triceps Training Techniques with Dave Tate
Dave Tate explains and demonstrates an exercise variation for a seated triceps dip machine, the JM Press with the Swiss Bar and Chains, and a mechanical drop set of Tricep Pushdowns
What "Live, Learn, Pass On" Really Means
In this audio clip, Dave explains how to apply the motto to real life.
Memories of Westside
You all have heard a lot of stories, now let me cut through Dave's Westside bullshit.
Dave Tate Takes Control of Mountain Dog Training
Dave drags an exhausted two-week-out John Meadows and his zombie ass through a back training session.
Elitefts™ Mid Back Hybrid Movement (Upper Spinal Erectors)
Dave Tate explains a variation of the SS Yoke Bar Upper Bake Good Morning
Heroically Overcoming the Villiany of Injury and Depression
Super Zane snorts kryptonite like an ammonia inhalant and laughs in the face of rehabilitation.
Paying Your Dues, Paying Respect, and Knowing the Difference
We have to give this author a high-five.
Investing in a Strong Future
From the desk of Dave Tate (by "desk" we mean competition bench in the gym).
Motivation From Within
How far would you push yourself when you believe the only person who will ever know is you?
The Hidden Strength of elitefts
If you think you have a grasp of the full history of elitefts, then you've only heard half of the story.
Building a Bulletproof Upper Back
No matter what type of strength athlete you are, a big, strong, upper back is a sure sign of dedication to your chosen craft.
Elitefts™ Calf Training: Soleus and Tibialis Anterior Superset
Elitefts™ Advisor and Owner of Mountain Dog Training John Meadows performs a unique calf superset at the S4 Compound.
Dave Tate's Guide to Supplemental Movements with FULL Video
Updated with Dave Tate's FULL presentation (video) on supplemental strength from the LTT8.
Sports Performance Podcast with Mark Uyeyama
In his fifth season with the 49ers, Mark shares his approach to strength and conditioning.
Dizenzo's 900-Pound Bench Program
This month's bench-building program will drive your gains into The Vincent Zone.