THE BIGGEST LIE (E-BOOK) - Dave Tate
Think strength training is complicated? That’s the lie.
The Biggest Lie by Dave Tate strips periodization to the core using a retro 8-bit video game analogy that makes even the most advanced training plans simple to understand and execute. This is not theory—this is application. Build Focus with a clear roadmap. Earn Trust in your plan. Build Strength that lasts.
Ideal for coaches and lifters who want a plug-and-play system that still leaves room for autoregulation and individualization.
Live, Learn, and Pass On—now with a controller in hand.
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The Biggest Lie in Strength Training by Dave Tate
“It’s not that easy.” That’s the lie.
The Biggest Lie is not just another eBook on periodization—it’s a battle-tested training manual disguised as a video game walkthrough. Written by elitefts founder Dave Tate, this guide takes decades of strength training wisdom and lays it out in a no-BS, gamified format that speaks to lifters who want real-world results, not academic fluff.
What You’ll Learn:
- The 8-Bit Training Map: Macrocycles, mesocycles, microcycles, and training days translated into world maps, territories, cities, and neighborhoods.
- How to Set a Boss-Level Goal: Anchor your training with one clear objective and reverse-engineer your way there.
- Daily Budgeting: Learn to track intensity, effort, and recovery using energy bars and coin systems—no spreadsheets needed.
- Using Power-Ups Right: When to add bands, chains, caffeine, wraps, and other tools without derailing your progress.
- Checkpoints & Respawns: Exactly when and how to deload, reset, or restart a block to keep progressing.
Perfect For:
- Lifters who want a no-nonsense plan with flexibility built-in
- Coaches needing a plug-and-play system to build stronger athletes
- Veterans looking for a smarter, more efficient training model
- Newbies who are lost in the programming jungle
Specs:
- Format: Digital PDF
- Length: ~40 pages
- Sections: 9 Chapters + Worksheets
- Bonus: Links to Table Talk episodes, elitefts gear, recovery tools, and training resources
This book is built on **Focus**, backed by **Trust**, and forged in **Strength**. Whether you're coaching or chasing your next PR, this resource belongs in your rack or your gym bag.
Live, Learn, and Pass On—one checkpoint at a time.
