I want to elaborate on the most radical and misunderstood facet of the Nautilus training protocol—the concept of ONE SET TO FAILURE. Follow me down the rabbit hole.

I think every sport benefits from incorporating the tiger and the dragon into their training or coaching in some way. For lifters and strength athletes on the path to progression (in strength and level of competition), this hits the nail on the head.

Mental toughness and strength are no different than physical traits. They can be trained and improved, if you’re ready.

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced lifter, an iron sport athlete or a triathlete, stepping on stage at the Olympia or opening a gym door for the first time, you are going to face some mental battles.

I truly believe that if not for the lessons I learned in powerlifting all those years ago, I would not be as effective a coach as I am today.

Like anyone, I’m far from perfect and am constantly in the process of growing. But this year I’ve seen a lot of positive fruit come from changes I’ve made in my life.

The strength of the athlete determines what kind of preparation will produce the desired training effect: more reps. We need to stop and ask three questions.

We experience breaks, tears, sprains, joint replacements, and other sundry surgeries. We could stop, but we don’t. We overcome, persevere, and come back stronger.

Mental strength is a complex monster. You may think you’re motivating yourself by trying to beat other lifters, but you’re actually holding yourself back.

Dave covers training and weight gain principles through Freddy Krueger, Jeffrey Dahmer, and Hershey’s Bars.

I knew I wasn’t done powerlifting, not by a long shot, but something needed to change.

I won’t focus on only one field because I want to do the best I possibly could in each field.

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